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Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Royal Mile

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Explore the historic city's iconic cathedral and river views from a unique vantage point.
Enjoy a convenient breakfast at this hotel's breakfast bar, featuring a selection of cereals, fruits, and self-service beverages.
Classic hotel with a symmetrical facade and central entrance, featuring evenly spaced windows.
Relax in our stylish lobby, featuring a reception desk, comfortable seating, and a bar area.
Relax in a cozy space with a comfortable bed, a stylish chair, and a flat-screen TV.
In the heart of Edinburgh, Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre offers a vibrant base to explore. Enjoy free self-serve breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Connect with in-room WiFi or unwind with TV in the lobby while appreciating multilingual staff and proximity to shopping that previous guests have praised.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is HK$1,488
HK$1,786 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Room options

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Two single beds with white linens and red accent pillows sit against a dark blue wall, separated by a headboard.

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Relax in comfort with a neatly made bed, flat-screen TV, and desk workspace.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(78 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Relax in comfort with a neatly made bed, flat-screen TV, and desk workspace.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Two single beds with white linens and red accent pillows sit against a dark blue wall, separated by a headboard.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Picardy Place Top Of Leith Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3JT

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 42 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Brunstane Station - 8 min drive
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 9 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 13 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 14 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Playfair (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Conan Doyle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Snug Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Street - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mamma Roma - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free self-service breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. This eco-friendly hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Royal Mile and George Street. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast. Public transportation is only a short walk: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 8 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 186 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (16 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (GBP 20.0 per night)
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Off-site parking within 656 ft (GBP 16.50 per night); discounts available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free self-service breakfast 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Bar/lounge

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 201
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 76
  • Visual fire alarm

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Self-parking costs GBP 20.0 per night
  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 16.50 per night (656 ft away)

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
State tax ID – 244942395
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 20.0 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 8-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 12 minutes' walk from Royal Mile. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently great with a good selection of food and unlimited teas and coffees. (105 reviews)
  • The airport shuttle provided easy access from the airport to the property doorstep. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Good

Nice location and clean room
Reuben Jarvis Dacosta, 4-night trip

8/10 Good

Great stay, no issues at all. Really friendly staff. We would stay again.
Seleema, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great staff
dylan, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Had an excellent time
Munsi, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Excellent location!
MIGUEL, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Checkbin was a breeze. Staff were great.
Wendy, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The room was clean and tidy, the front desk service was very good, the breakfast was great
QIUJIE, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The hotel was in walking distance to the royal mile, the tram, and the train. You can take the tram to and from the airport and a stop is outside the hotel. Free breakfast, but it was the same thing everyday.
Tammera, 7-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Clean comfortable hotel, well placed for local attractions. The check-in staff are very pleasant and helpful. They do not serve meals, apart from breakfast, but there are numerous restaurants in the immediate vicinity. The only downside is the lack of parking spaces and the nearby multi-storey car park is VERY expensive.
Annette, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This hotel was Great, great location, the staff was friendly and professional
Marlon, 7-night trip

10/10 Excellent

easy transport ,helpful staff
Mohsin hasan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very nice place. GREAT breakfast!!! Although they should put instructions on wall to put card in holder to turn on lights!! But definitely would stay again. First time in Scotland and great way to start our vacation 😀
Katherine, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great property! Very disability friendly and right across from the Playhouse Theatre. Walkable to access restaurants and shops.
Laura, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

The staff was amazing
Lillian, 7-night trip

8/10 Good

Good location
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The location is really good not too far from the train station, there’s a tram stop near and close by are plenty of bus stops if wanting transport to attractions. At the hotel the staff are lovely and helpful, the rooms are clean and comfortable just what we were expecting.
Cheryl, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good location walkable to most sights and good breakfast to start the day!!
chi jie, 3-night trip

6/10 Okay

Rooms need another coat of paint. Breakfast was over cooked and dinning room could be better organised. Expensive given the quality but well positioned for tram, buses and shopping.
Charles, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very good breakfast! Excellent location . Rooms were good size . Will definitely recommend others!
Sreeparna, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

The location is fantastic! Tram right out the front, walkable to all main areas including city centre, Royal Mile, St. James quarter, St. Andrew’s square, etc. room was a good size, carpet needs replacing but beds comfy and breakfast good. Got checked in early which was also wonderful when so tired from overnight flights! Many staff were top notch. Cleaning crew often very late on day, and did not seem to redo beds just make them. But all in all a great stay and I would go back. Fridges in room would be a wonderful perk.
Kathleen, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for exploring Edinburgh

Perfect location and good staff
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very close to everything we needed while in Edinburgh. Once we figured out the locations of bus and train stations, this was golden. Never had to walk more than 15 minutes to get where we needed.
Denise, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good location. Excellent staff.
Craig, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent hotel. Great location, everything on the doorstep and walkable.
lee, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very good location, Easy to walk everywhere. Staff are all very nice. Specially *Yanis*, he was very kind.
Kam Ming Herina, 3-night trip