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Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Royal Mile

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Picardy Place Top Of Leith Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3JT
  • Place, Calton Hill
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(97 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(71 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double with a Sofabed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

Standard Room, 1 Double with a Sofabed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(62 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre stay.A stay at this Edinburgh City Centre hotel places you steps from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and within a 10-minute walk of Princes Street. Also, Royal Mile is within half a mile (1 km) and Edinburgh Castle is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Andrew Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santu Coffee Roastery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Playfair (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Lantern Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪CC Blooms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Conan Doyle - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

3-star hotel near Royal Mile
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG also features multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 186 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG offers 186 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 16.50 per night); discounts available
  • Self parking on site (GBP 20 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (79 inch wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 20.0 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 16.50 per night (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - 244942395
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The tax ID number is 244942395. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

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Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 532 out of 1072 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1072 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1072 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1072 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1072 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was very clean and the breakfast was awesome, problem was the room was freezing and I couldnt get it warm, spoke to reception and no change.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leidy, Roswell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So beautiful AMAZING THANK YOU
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location double check if you need parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is courteous, location is great and breakfast is good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
the staff were lovely. the room was adequate for the price paid. silly things like. marks on the carpet. stained grout. paint on the glass. but it was all clean. bed was comfy. didn't realise I could adjust the temperature, till the morning, but that's on me, would stay again. as so convenient for the the theatre ame
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Muhammad

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bryon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location from which to explore the city. Brilliant staff : courteous and helpful with a smile.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room lovely and clean, staff pleasant and very helpful with my situation
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me gusto el hotel limpio !! Ubicación perfecta
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes please
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, super friendly. Location is very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room smelt unclean when we arrived and was just generally a bit dated. The walls were so thin and could hear EVERYTHING going on in the rooms either side (not great when we had 2 young children in the room). The breakfast wasn't good either.. The staff were polite and location was good but I wouldn't be rushing back .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jillian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good sized room. Breakfast a little chaotic. Love the free tea/coffee/hot chocolate in reception!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Martin Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and comfortable. Shower needed maintenance as leaked, mastic needs replacing very mouldy. Breakfasts very good, nice selection Girls on reception were miserable and unhelpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good accept walls are quite thin so can hear neighbouring noise quite a lot Staff were very helpful with storing luggage and arriving taxi for us
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful staff, lots of nice things like water refill station and coffee machine 24/7 on ground floor
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Toilet area had mildew which a bit of bleach would remove it and my friend suffered from backache every morning because of the bed. Apart from that, it was o.k. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
In general the stay was okay. One major negative for me was the shower gel in the room, this haf been watered down meaning that it couldn't be used. I had to go in and out of the shower to use the soap from the sink area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanouil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025