The 30 Best Public pools & Water park in Edinburgh

“My daughter has been swimming with turtle tots since she was 4 months old. She's now 4 and a half. She has great confidence in the water and that's down to what she's been taught by the fabulous teachers she's swam with. She's had 4 different teachers and each one has been amazing. She loves all the songs they sing and how fun they make the lessons! The badges at the end of each term are a nice touch too! Turtle tot lessons are worth every single penny. Highly recommend them.”

“Perfect stag accommodation. 14 guys in total, mostly from Trinidad, had a great time. Staff super friendly and made sure everything ran smooth providing taxis when needed. 24 hour access, great sound system, pool & football table, and two poles on the stage. What's not to like?!?!”

“I’ve taken 3 kickstarter sessions with Josie and have found them very useful and enjoyable. Josie is extremely knowledgeable and made me feel at ease with trying new things in the gym and talking through good goals to work towards. In particular she was great at spotting where my technique needed work and explaining how to change it in an easy to understand way.”

“Went last year and loved it soo much had to make another trip to Edinburgh to see them (any excuse really!) . One of best light shows seen. Well done all, must take a lot of work!”

“Excellent reception! Although we arrived early, they welcomed us warmly and prepared the rooms for us. They even upgraded our room, which was a wonderful surprise. The hotel’s location is truly fantastic, and all the staff were very friendly and welcoming. A special thanks to the young lady who received us — her hospitality was outstanding. Fahad & Maha”

“A landmark public swimming facility, originally built for the 1970 Commonwealth Games and recently refurbished. Its distinctive brutalist architecture houses an Olympic-length pool and diving facilities, representing a commitment to public sport and modernist civic design in Edinburgh.”

“Really nice hotel, staff were very professional, Tomasz on the front desk was super helpful. Room was very clean and modern. Breakfast was very good. The spa was the best part, awesome experience. Hotel has discount parking onsite.”

“This is the second time I have stayed here. This visit however, was nicer. I was met with very friendly staff as always upon checking in. We were then told that we had been selected for a free upgrade to a suite and was given free parking as well as a welcome drink each and some lovely shortbread for our room. This was such a lovely surprise and made our trip even more special. The hotel is always lovely and clean, not to mention very handy for the tram. I will most definitely come back here. The staff are an asset to the place. You are made to feel very welcome and nothing is too much trouble for them. Highly recommend this hotel.”

“Great place for young males and females to play/be coached in football. Good floodlighting and artificial surfaces. Only major difficulty is very restricted off road parking. All in all a great amenity for youngsters interested in football.”

“The chap at the bar- Lewis - was great. He was really friendly and welcoming. Nice pub/ bar feel on top floor and then ultra modern underground pool room with cool lighting on the bottom floor. Great atmosphere”

“Birthday party for 6yr old went very well. They were well entertained for and hour and a half and came away saying they had the best time ever. Two big slides were a hit as well as the small soft play - mainly the slide and ball pool. Pizza and chips for the meal was just what the kids wanted after a hard morning bouncing.”

“I have joined on a family membership. Frazer was tremendous during the sign up process. Love the fact that I can work from the gym on the adult zone and the nip for a swim at lunchtime and then get my food delivered to my working seat. I am in heaven.”

“Amazing venue with ton of pool tables and other games too, not to mention the the abundance of big screens for the sports did I mentions the drink & food prices are reasonable & the food is on point! Will be back for another visit!”

“Great swimming experience. Clean and Covid-safe changing environment, well managed. Nice water temperature and pool depth. Good range of lane speeds, would recommend now that we can use pools again!”

“Love this pool, me and my children come here often, the wave pool is great and the slide is fun. I like how it slopes from shallow to deep, suitable for babies and great swimmers. Showers are good and loads changing rooms. Kids area has little play parts in the pool.”

“Excellent hotel. We stayed in an executive room after a free upgrade which was dreamy. The rooms were clean and bright, though there's some light staining on some of the carpet. Nothing too bad, probably just needs a refresh. Showers were amazing, and the bed was super comfortable. Staff were all really friendly and helpful. It's about a 5/10 min walk to Victoria Street, so about 10/15 to the Royal Mile. Overall - fantastic for a stay in Edinburgh.”

“Great for the Airport early morning flights, less than 10 minutes away. Nice quiet location, but near the tram lines, which you don't really hear. Staff always lovely”

“I've used the Premier inn Hub before and I love them. The rooms are small but if all you need in a room is a place to sleep and a place to wash with a TV to chill with at night then that's fine. Downstairs is lovely you can order some foods but they only have 5 items (which I'll add the menu if you want to see what) but if you want to gonout for food ans drink you have alot of choice from an indian up the road to adventuring the old town and a walk across to Princes street you'll find something. They do have a good selection of drinks if your wanting a nice quite night in”

“Free parking. Lovely pool, sauna, steam room a d gym. Friendly staff. Very clean.”

“Super friendly staff, good range of cold beers, well over a dozen big screens, darts, pool, snooker... and hot pies! What's not to love?”

“We had a fun outing here playing snooker, especially since the snooker rooms are private and quiet. We loved the atmosphere in the other parts of the bar, though a little loud, it was clearly well maintained and was very inviting, we'll certainly be back for more games.”

“Another super clean Victorian pool.”

“We had a great time bowling and playing the arcades.”

“Variety of classes. Staff and instructors lovely”

“Brilliant facilities! Great gym pool sauna and steam room Great selection of fitness classes Costa coffee and nice snacks. Good prices too.disabled access and parking”

“Excellent small swimming pool. Suitable for young children to swim. On site cafe with good food selection.”

“Spotlessly clean and the staff are brilliant. So lucky to have this in upper nithsdale!”

“Great Experience at Funparx, Edinburgh! We had a brilliant time at Funparx! Booking was quick and easy, and the staff were super friendly and accommodating. The place is clean, fresh, and really well set up, with fantastic play facilities that kept the kids happy and busy. It wasn’t too noisy or overwhelming, which made it a pleasant experience for parents too. The price was reasonable, the atmosphere was relaxed, and the other families there were lovely. Highly recommend – we’ll definitely be back!”

“I’ve really enjoyed my experience at Village Gym Edinburgh. The yoga classes are fantastic—well-structured, calming, and always leave me feeling refreshed. A special shout-out to Natalie at reception, who is always friendly, helpful, and welcoming. She consistently makes the atmosphere even better. Highly recommend!”

“Traveling for work, I've been choosing this hotel every time. Perfect location close to the airport and easy to access with public transport. The rooms are modern, clean, with a touch or luxury. Big plus to all staff for being so friendly and helpful. The food is absolutely fantastic with solid portion sizes and good flavours. Can recommend to anyone traveling to Edinburgh.”