Customer Notice - Steam Room Closed
Please be advised that the steam room and the adjacent hot room at Portobello Swim Centre are currently closed for maintenance. The rest of the Turkish Baths remain open as usual. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.
Main Pool Closed
The main pool is currently closed due to an issue with our pool floor. Saturday Schedule in small pool - Family Swim - 14:00 - 14:55, Casual swim - 15:00 - 15:45 Sunday - Family Swim - 14:00- 14:55. Casual Swim - 15:00- 16:45
Festive Opening Hours
As the year winds down to a close, many of our venues will experience changed opening hours to give our incredible team a much-deserved rest. Please check out our festive opening hours from Tuesday 24th December 2024 to Tuesday 7th January 2025.
Please note: All venues will be closed on 25th & 26th December, and 1st & 2nd January (excluding Royal Commonwealth Pool). The venue opening hours listed on our venue webpages reflect typical opening hours, not those during the festive period. Some venues, though open, may have shorter opening hours than normal. Please make sure to check the above webpage for further information day by day.
Welcome to Portobello
Seaside views, a top-spec gym, and beautiful Victorian baths – Portobello Swim Centre has been a hallmark of the local community, providing recreation, health and fitness facilities for over 120 years.
The iconic Swim Baths are also home to Edinburgh’s only Turkish Baths, a Steam Room and teaching and family pool. Gym and Fitness Classes are also available to book alongside the fully equipped gym.
We’re also proud to run a successful swim coaching programme. Read more about this here.
More Spaces Available Now in Our Swim Programme!
Starting this January, we are expanding our Learn to Swim programme with more classes and spaces citywide, creating even more opportunities for everyone to get into swimming.
Whether you want to master the basics, refine your strokes, help your child start their swimming journey, or switch to a class that fits your schedule better, now's the perfect time to go for it!
Find the right class and book online below!
Already in a class but found one that suits your schedule better? Complete a movements form here.
We are proud to be a Scottish Water Learn to Swim Provider of The Year 2024 Finalist!
Bookings at Portobello
*New for October 2024* Due to popular demand, Family Fun Swim Sessions will now be available to book in advance, with first bookable sessions starting from Monday 14th October
There is no booking needed for Swimming or a Gym session (for over 16s) - just drop in as a member or a visitor.
All Fitness and Gym classes and Coaching lessons require pre-booking. See our timetable for more information. Under 16s must also pre-book a gym session. The Turkish Baths must also be pre-booked.
You can book online or via our mobile app for Android or iOS by creating or logging in to your booking account.
Any problems see our step by step guide to booking an activity. Please read our Booking Terms & Conditions before booking.
Join Edinburgh Leisure
Unlock the city with an Edinburgh Leisure membership that gives you full access to everything you need to keep active.
Choose what's right for you - with activity specific memberships for Gym, Swim and Fitness Classes - or get full access to all three with our most popular package - the Full Fitness Membership
