If you are searching for long stay apartments Edinburgh, Ocean Serviced Apartments offers serviced accommodation in Leith designed for long term stay from ten nights to several months, with more space than a hotel room and the facilities to live normally while you are here. A contract that runs for six weeks, a house move that leaves you between homes, a research post at the university, an insurance stay, a family relocation or a project on site at the Port of Leith are exactly the kinds of visits these apartments suit.
Every apartment has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully fitted kitchen and an open-plan lounge and dining area, giving professionals on fixed-term contracts, families, visiting academics and longer-stay travellers room to spread out, cook, do laundry and keep to a normal routine. This guide explains why serviced apartments often work better than hotels for extended stays, what is included, how long-stay pricing and discounts work, who tends to book, why Leith is a practical base, and how to arrange a longer booking. All of it matters when you need accommodation in Edinburgh that is flexible, comfortable and cost-effective enough to feel like home rather than somewhere you simply check into.
Why spacious apartments work better for a long stay
A hotel is built for a couple of nights. Stay for a month or a long term stay and the shortcomings add up quickly: no kitchen, nowhere to work properly, a daily housekeeping routine you did not ask for, limited access, and a bill that climbs with every restaurant meal. A serviced apartment flips that around, with the convenience and amenities that make longer stays easier.
You can cook a real dinner instead of ordering another takeaway. You have a separate bedroom with a proper bed to sleep in and a living area to relax in, rather than one room doing every job. Two bathrooms mean colleagues or family are not queuing for the shower. And because the apartment gives you more space, a spacious layout, and practical living space that is yours, the cost per night falls the longer you stay, especially once our monthly bookings and long-stay discounts kick in.
If you are weighing up the options, our guide on staying a week or more in Edinburgh walks through what changes when a short trip becomes a long one, and how to make an apartment feel like home from the first night.
What is included in a fully furnished apartment
We keep things simple. The price you book is the price that covers your stay, with no daily surprises, and it gives you easy access to your own kitchen and daily routine in a way hotels rarely do for longer stays.
• Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments with a full kitchen, an open-plan living and dining space, and a sofa bed for added flexibility
• Complimentary underground parking on site, which matters a great deal when you are here for weeks rather than days
• Weekly housekeeping, so the apartment stays fresh without anyone in your space every morning (see how often we service apartments)
• Super-fast WiFi for remote working, video calls and streaming
• Soft linen and towels provided and refreshed
• Self check-in and flexible check-in and check-out, useful when you arrive late off a flight or a long drive
• A lift to all floors and a genuine waterfront setting on the Firth of Forth
That means utility bills included in the rate, which keeps longer bookings easier to budget and makes the overall value clearer than many hotel stays. For relocations or work stays, serviced apartments also usually involve less paperwork than traditional rentals.
You can see the full list on our facilities page, and browse the layouts on the Two Bedroom Apartment and Executive Apartment pages on our website to see what each property offers, including practical details around utility bills and day-to-day comfort.
The longer your long term stay, the more you save
Long stays should cost less per night, and at Ocean they do. Our Stick Around and Save rates keep pricing simple, with utility bills included in the rate, including electricity and Wi‑Fi, so you can compare the overall cost more clearly than headline monthly rent alone:
• 10% off stays of 7 nights or more
• 15% off stays of 14 nights or more
• 25% off stays of 30 nights or more
• Complimentary Wi‑Fi is available throughout all serviced apartments.
For full amenities and layout details to help you choose suitable accommodation, see our facilities and apartment pages. That last tier makes a real difference to a monthly budget, and it is one of the reasons relocating families, contractors and corporate bookers come back to us. You can find the current terms on the Stay and Save page, and because we offer a best rate guarantee when you book direct, there is no need to trawl the booking sites first.
Who our long stay apartments suit
Professionals and contractors on assignment
If you are in Edinburgh for a fixed-term contract or a project on site, an apartment near Leith gives you a quiet, comfortable place to come back to, with parking for the car and a kitchen for the evenings you do not want to eat out. Business bookers can also read more on our corporate travel page.
Families between homes
House moves rarely line up neatly, whether you are relocating with family, travelling as a corporate guest, or staying in the city for contract work. Some corporate travelers prioritise a central base in areas such as New Town or the West End, while Ocean suits those who want parking and more room on the waterfront. A two-bedroom apartment gives everyone their own space while you wait for a completion date or the keys to a new place. There is room for the children, a proper kitchen for family meals, and often a sofa bed that helps when extra guests need somewhere comfortable to sleep. Many families want a place that ticks all the boxes, including enough flexibility for children and pets during an unsettled few weeks. If you are weighing up different properties and stay options in Edinburgh, Fraser Suites offers serviced apartments for corporate travelers, with locations in the Old Town and New Town, and our corporate travel page can help you compare what suits your plans best.
Relocations and insurance stays
Moving to the city, or displaced from your home while repairs are carried out, calls for accommodation that feels like somewhere to live rather than somewhere to wait. We host relocation and insurance guests regularly. See our insurance relocation and extended stays pages for how we handle longer bookings and the paperwork that comes with them.
Families often look for suitable layouts that tick all the boxes, such as extra sleeping flexibility from a sofa bed. It also helps to compare how each building handles practical needs for longer moves, including whether pet-friendly amenities are available.
Visiting academics and longer city breaks
A visiting fellow at one of Edinburgh’s universities, or a couple spending a slow month exploring Scotland, both want the same thing: space, calm and a base they can live in, without the work of setting up a conventional rental. The waterfront setting and the easy run into town on the number 11 bus or the tram make that straightforward, with the heart of the city, the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street Gardens, Calton Hill, and Arthur’s Seat all easy to explore while still keeping a little distance from the rush and soaking up the city’s history.
Living in Leith and Western Harbour: a central location
Ocean is located in Western Harbour, on the Leith waterfront, with views across the Firth of Forth. For a long stay, it works well as a base for exploring Edinburgh’s history as well as handling day-to-day life. Guests can easily head into the heart of the city for landmarks such as Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and Princes Street Gardens, then return to a quieter waterfront setting; it is a useful reminder of what Edinburgh offers beyond the centre. There is a large Asda next door for the weekly shop, and Ocean Terminal is close by for shops, restaurants, a cinema and the Royal Yacht Britannia. The Shore, near the Foot of the Walk, with its restaurants and old harbour character, is a walk away.
Getting into the centre is easy. The number 11 bus runs from the door, the tram is a short walk, and Waverley Station is straightforward to reach once you are in town; with complimentary parking on site you can keep a car without paying city-centre rates to store it. When friends or family visit, our restaurants and cafés guide is a good place to start.
Booking a long stay with Ocean
For stays of a week or more, and especially for monthly bookings, the easiest way to get an accurate price is to tell us your dates. Every long stay is a little different, and we would rather give you a proper figure than a headline rate.
Request a quote with your dates and party size and we will come back to you with availability and the best long-stay rate we can offer. You can also call the team on 0131 553 7394 or send an enquiry if you have questions about a specific apartment, parking or a stay that runs beyond a month.
Settle in, not just check in. That is what a long stay at Ocean is meant to feel like.
