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Luxury 4* Floating Houseboat in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre

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A canal-side building with a dock and a green boat named 'The Four Sisters'.
A green boat docked at a canal with modern buildings in the background.
A compact bedroom with a bunk bed and a single bed, wooden walls, a window, and artwork.
A neatly made bed with white and blue patterned pillows, a wooden headboard, and a shelf with pink flowers.
A bed with a quilted headboard, a bedside shelf with a vase of flowers, and framed artwork on the wall.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Wake up on the waves
    A rare find — sleep on the water in this unique houseboat stay.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Princes Street

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, SCT
  • Place, Edinburgh International Conference Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Child Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Edinburgh

Located on the waterfront, this houseboat is in Tollcross, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and Grassmarket. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.
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Edinburgh, SCT

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grassmarket - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 11 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cameo Picturehouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Loudons Fountainbridge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Cave - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sofia’s Lebanese Street Food - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury 4* Floating Houseboat in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxury 4* Floating Houseboat in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre?

As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury 4* Floating Houseboat in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre on 3 Nov 2026 start from £984, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Luxury 4* Floating Houseboat in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury 4* Floating Houseboat in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury 4* Floating Houseboat in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury 4* Floating Houseboat in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre located?

Located in Tollcross, this houseboat is within a 15-minute walk of Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Royal Mile and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are also within 1 mile (2 km). Haymarket Tram Station is 12 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 19 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent! And always fun staying on a boat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Once in a lifetime

Loved the unique botel. Very clean and had everything we needed. Thank you for sharing your little piece of heaven with us!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, great location.

Really great place, super location. Natalie was tremendous.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short city break with family.

Really enjoyed our weekend on the boatel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Average

Noisy x toilet and shower terrible x if you only want a 2min shower you are ok x and under 6ft xyou are ok too x ps don’t bring.your average sainsbury toiletries x has to.be eco friendly x x WiFi off before you checked out etc x x cobwebs in bathrooms and bed cover stained x very disappointed and disheartened spent more than the the average for my stay x were staying at best western but have a dog and thought would be better no way x cleaning needs to be checked x x def veryvery average x thanks x Sykes better x x
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent place to stay, will be back.

Boat is fully equipped with everything you need, perfect location for exploring the city. Plenty bars, restaurants and cafes around. Will definately stay there again.
Archival

8/10 Good

Unique stay

This was a great stay! Natalie was helpful and accommodated our early arrival. She is young and can give you great recommendations to eat and drink. The hot water can be tricky and doesn't last very long, if this is a huge problem to you don't stay. But if you're like us, we didn't let it bother us. I was traveling with my mom and brother and there was plenty of room for us. The canal can get a little loud with party people but only noticed this on the weekends. I would stay here again and recommend it for a once in a lifetime vacation stay!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Family of 5

The floating Boatel was delightful! We were a family of 1 adult couple, 1 senior couple and on six year old. The bunk beds are great for kids. The Boatel is equipped with everything you need. Excellent location for exploring Edinburgh. Located within a block of multiple restaurants and grocery store. Natalie was amazing and available to answer all your needs.
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