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
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Hotel★★★Trinity
Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
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?
- 1550 m closer to the beach (770 m vs 1.3 km)−550 m
- 2980 m closer to public transport−980 m
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 4More guest reviews (290 vs 12), so the rating is more reliable×24
- 563 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+63
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 78 vs 49)+29
- 75 more sights within 1 km+5
Why is Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront better than Malmaison Edinburgh?
- 1Higher 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 vs Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront
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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.
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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.
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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