The spirit of the sea

Welcome aboard Fingal

A former Northern Lighthouse Board ship, Fingal has been lovingly transformed into a luxury floating hotel, multi award-winning restaurant and unique wedding and events venue. On Leith's vibrant waterfront, Fingal is just two miles from Edinburgh city centre, Old Town & the Royal Mile.

A luxury hotel with all the glamour and style of a superyacht.

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Relaxed guest in a robe enjoying breakfast in a warm, wood‑panelled cabin with a feature bathtub.

Super king size bed with under bed lighting in Fingal's Hyskeir luxury cabin room at 5 star hotel Edinburgh

Spacious luxury bathroom aboard Fingal, an Edinburgh hotel on the water, featuring a freestanding bath, double vanity with brass fittings, circular mirrors, and refined nautical-inspired design details.

Split‑level suite with a spiral staircase, plush bed, warm wood panelling, and round windows above a desk area.

Elegant en-suite bathroom aboard Fingal, a luxury Edinburgh hotel, featuring a walk-in rainfall shower with green mosaic tiles, brass fittings, bespoke vanity, and plush bathrobes

An Award-Winning Hotel

Step aboard and discover something completely different. Awarded Tripadvisor’s No.1 in the UK and No. 4 in the world in the ‘One of a kind’ hotels category, Fingal Hotel is a five-star (AA) hotel and a world-class destination.

Discover stunning Classic, Luxury and Duplex cabins, with nautical features. The magnificent Skerryvore Suite includes a separate sitting room and private deck area, perfect for stargazing and Champagne.

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Artfully plated fine‑dining dish at The Lighthouse Restaurant, with polished cutlery and embossed menu folder.

Stylish dining room with curved leather booths, set tables, and large windows filtering soft daylight.

Long marble table set with folded napkins, glassware, and a single orange calla lily, surrounded by burgundy seating.

Plated sliced meat with orange purée, greens, and sauce, served with red and white wine on a marble table.

Vibrant green soup with a cream swirl, topped with croutons and fresh herbs.

Tweed Valley lamb rump, courgette & basil purée, romesco, asparagus & lamb jus

The Lighthouse Restaurant

Our crew warmly welcome you to the onboard Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar to relax in this truly unique maritime setting.

Serving breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner and spectacular cocktails for both non-residents and guests, the menus embrace Scotland's finest seasonal produce from local suppliers.

Awarded 2 AA Rosettes for culinary excellence.

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Formal event room with white‑topped tables, green‑and‑white floral centrepieces, and a staircase decorated with a flower garland.

Elegantly dressed couple standing together in a warm, wood‑panelled hallway, sharing a quiet moment.

Elegant nautical dining room with candles and floral centrepiece.

Refined dining room with trident‑emblem chairs, crystal candelabras, and maritime décor including a ship’s wheel.

Elegant evening gown captured on a golden‑railed staircase in a refined interior.

Events & Weddings

Fingal Hotel is the perfect venue for exclusive use events, weddings, private functions, product launches and corporate celebrations.

Our elegant Ballroom, with two grand sweeping staircases, can seat up to 60 people for dinner.

This enchanting room also features a removable skylight and raised gallery for music and entertainment.

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Chef harvesting herbs and vegetables from the dockside garden used in the ship’s galley.

Sustainability

Our crew are on a journey to ensure that sustainability is front of mind, making both big and small improvements to our boutique hotel wherever possible.

Join us on our journey