Scotland Edinburgh
Cheerful Stays: Spacious Flat in Leith
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated July 2026 · paw rating built from 1 verified guest review mentioning pets
Bring your dog if
- You want a whole-property rental - no shared lobbies or corridors to navigate with your dog
- You're basing yourself in Edinburgh / the Scotland and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- Pet-mentioning reviewers spoke positively about the dog-friendly setup
Worth knowing
- Paw rating sits on a single confirmed pet review - expect movement as more data arrives
- Pet fee and any size restrictions aren't published - confirm directly with the property before booking
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 1 pet-mention guest review sourced from major booking platforms - guests who explicitly mentioned travelling with a dog. Each review is screened for pet-relevance, then judged for sentiment to compute the paw rating.
- Not a personal visit. We don't stay at every hotel we cover - we summarise patterns from real guest reviews, paraphrased and never quoted verbatim. Full standard on our editorial policy page.
- Wider context: The property has 54 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 8.2/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: July 2026. Policies and pricing drift; we re-check on a rolling basis. Confirm specifics with the property at the moment you book.
- How the paw rating works: Full detail on the methodology page, including the three verification gates and known limitations.
Pet-friendly summary
This spacious flat in Leith puts you in one of Edinburgh's most characterful and dog-friendly neighbourhoods, a short stroll from the historic harbour and the Water of Leith walkway. For anyone bringing a dog to the city, Leith is a smart base - less frantic than the centre, well stocked with dog-friendly pubs, cafes and independent shops, and connected to Edinburgh's parks and coast by easy walks and a quick tram or bus ride.
What stands out from guests travelling with dogs is how genuinely relaxed the welcome is. Owners describe being able to bring their dogs without ever feeling it was treated as a problem or a liability - a refreshingly straightforward attitude that takes the anxiety out of a city stay with a pet. The flat itself is larger than many expect from the photos, with a sensible layout, a separate shower and toilet, comfortable beds and easy wifi, so there is real room for a dog to settle rather than being under everyone's feet.
Leith and the wider shoreline give a dog plenty to do close to the door: the Water of Leith path, the harbour front and Leith Links are all within an easy walk, and Portobello's dog-friendly beach is a short hop east for a proper sandy run.
One thing to check before you travel is parking. Guests have run into roadworks and tight on-street parking in the area, so if you are arriving by car it is worth confirming the current situation and booking a space nearby in advance. With that squared away, this is a comfortable, welcoming choice for a couple or small group exploring Edinburgh with a dog.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Relaxed, no-fuss welcome for dogs
- Spacious flat with room to settle
- Steps from the Water of Leith walk
- Dog-friendly Leith pubs and cafes
- Portobello dog beach a short hop
About this hotel
This spacious self-catering flat sits in the lively Leith district of Edinburgh, close to the historic harbour and the Water of Leith walkway. With a comfortable, larger-than-expected layout and a relaxed welcome for dogs, it makes an easy base for exploring the city with a pet.
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Location
31 Portland Street, Edinburgh, EH6 4BB
