The spirit of the sea

Welcome aboard Fingal Hotel

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 Edinburgh’s vibrant waterfront, Fingal is just two miles from the city centre, with interiors inspired by the ship's rich maritime heritage.

A hotel with all the glamour and style of a superyacht but with an old-world elegance that is completely unique.

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Girl stretches, getting out of bed, with both arms in the air

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.

Luxury duplex suite bedroom aboard Fingal hotel Edinburgh, featuring spiral staircase, bespoke wood interiors, patterned flooring, and a beautifully appointed king-size bed.

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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Black Isle beef cheek served at The Lighthouse restaurant on Fingal, a luxury hotel in Edinburgh, accompanied by pearl onions and Brussels sprouts, finished with a rich Périgourdine sauce.

Interior shot of The Lighthouse restaurant aboard Fingal, an iconic floating hotel in Edinburgh, showcasing elegant tables set for fine dining with warm wood interiors, plush seating, and natural light streaming through the windows.

Heritage beetroot salad at The Lighthouse restaurant on Fingal Edinburgh hotel, featuring smoked beetroot purée, goats’ cheese curd, and delicate beetroot pearls.

Mixologist bartender Matt Tomaszewski mixing a cocktail within the bar on Fingal, a refined boat hotel in Edinburgh, featuring marble counters, polished copper barware, and a luxurious nautical atmosphere.

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 the finest seasonal produce from local suppliers.

Awarded 2 AA Rosettes for culinary excellence.

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Christmas Gift Vouchers

Give the gift of Fingal— an unforgettable experience where luxury meets the waterfront. Treat someone special to a timeless experience with our gift vouchers. In-person gift vouchers can be purchased and collected in person at Fingal until 12noon on Christmas Eve.

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Bride and groom walking through the elegant hallway aboard Fingal Hotel in Edinburgh, representing a luxurious wedding or special occasion gift voucher experience.

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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Sustainability

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

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