This hotel is located next to Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh's newest leisure and shopping destination, the Scottish Executive, the Royal Yacht Britannia and close to all major business areas. The old port area of Edinburgh, Leith, has many atmospheric bars, bistros and boutiques and is only 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the city centre.Express By Holiday Inn Edinburgh Waterfront has good parking and a frequent public bus service from the front door, making it an ideal location for visiting all of the city's famous attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, the Royal Mile, Princes Street, the national museums and galleries.