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title: "Malmaison Edinburgh vs Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront"
description: "Malmaison Edinburgh or Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront in Edinburgh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Malmaison Edinburgh vs Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront

Both are in Edinburgh, 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Leith Harbour & Newhaven
## [Malmaison Edinburgh](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/malmaison-edinburgh-edinburgh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.3

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1816576/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Trinity
## [Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/premier-inn-edinburgh-leith-waterfront-edinburgh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 4.3

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1977275/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Malmaison Edinburgh

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.7 km apart.

### Choose Malmaison Edinburgh if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (770 m / 1.3 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (85 / 22)

### Why is Malmaison Edinburgh better than Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront?

1.  550 m closer to the beach (770 m vs 1.3 km) (−550 m)
2.  980 m closer to public transport (−980 m)
3.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
4.  More guest reviews (290 vs 12), so the rating is more reliable (×24)
5.  63 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+63)
6.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 78 vs 49) (+29)
7.  5 more sights within 1 km (+5)

### Why is Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront better than Malmaison Edinburgh?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.6) (+0.2)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Malmaison Edinburgh | Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| Location | 7.3  (+3.0) | 4.3 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 7.7  (+1.9) | 5.8 |
| Public transport | 9.6  (+5.4) | 4.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.8  (+0.2) |
| Number of reviews | 290  (+278) | 12 |
| Rank in Edinburgh | top 47% | top 47% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.3  (+3.0) | 4.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.5 km | 3.5 km |
| To the beach | 770 m  (−550 m) | 1.3 km |
| To public transport | 230 m  (−980 m) | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | 13 km | 12 km  (−1.5 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 85  (+63) | 22 |
| To the nearest food shop | 320 m | 270 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6  (+5) | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 100 | – |
| Listed amenities | 16 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

1.7 km apart

Malmaison Edinburgh: city centre: 3.5 km, nearest station South Leith railway station: 230 m, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 13 km, beach: 770 m, 85 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront: city centre: 3.5 km, nearest station Leith Citadel railway station: 1.2 km, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 12 km, beach: 1.3 km, 22 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Edinburgh

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## Malmaison Edinburgh or Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront: common questions

### Which is better, Malmaison Edinburgh or Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront?

Malmaison Edinburgh leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Malmaison Edinburgh or Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Malmaison Edinburgh is 770 m from the nearest beach; Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront is 1.3 km.

### How far apart are Malmaison Edinburgh and Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront?

The two hotels are 1.7 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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