10/10 Exceptional
Great central location. Very few onsite parking spaces, but secure parking nearby. Nice room.
Katie
Katie, 1-night trip
Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Royal Mile
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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.
8.6
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Pet friendly
- Parking available
- Free WiFi
- Connecting rooms available
- Air conditioning
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
$130 nightly
$156 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Room options
Showing 5 of 5 rooms
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)
8.8Excellent
97 reviews
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)
8.8Excellent
68 reviews
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
Standard Room, 1 Double with a Sofabed (with Free Hot Breakfast)
8.0Very good
62 reviews
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)
7.8Good
15 reviews
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)
8.0Very good
11 reviews
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood
Picardy Place Top Of Leith Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3JT
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
- Royal Mile - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 44 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
- Santu Coffee Roastery - 2 min walk
- The Playfair (Wetherspoon) - 1 min walk
- The Conan Doyle - 2 min walk
- The Lantern Room - 2 min walk
- 1802 - 1 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG
Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free self-serve breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, St. Andrew Square and George Street are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast. Public transportation is just a short walk: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 8 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 13 minutes.
At a glance
Hotel size
- 186 rooms
- Arranged over 7 floors
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
- Contactless check-in available
- Express check-in/out available
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless check-out available
- Late check-out subject to availability
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.
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
Children
- Up to 2 children (16 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
- Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total)*
- Service animals welcome
- Restrictions apply*
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
- Onsite self parking (GBP 20.0 per night)
- Onsite parking limited
- Offsite parking within 656 ft (GBP 16.50 per night); discounts available
Other information
- Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
- Free self-serve breakfast 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
- Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
- Children stay 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
- Elevator
- Elevator door width (inches): 79
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
- 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 drapes/curtains
- Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
- Private bathroom
- Shower only
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- 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 Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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, which 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 there's a fire extinguisher, 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. Cash is not accepted.
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.
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 to 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 20.0 per night. Parking spots 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 check-in 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. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.
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Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG Reviews
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
9.0
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- Breakfast offered a good variety of food and was a highlight of the stay. (131 reviews)
- The airport shuttle provided easy access from the airport to the property doorstep. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
Service staffRoomBreakfastLocationBedRestaurantLobbyViewShowerShopping10/10 Exceptional
Nice breakfast. Good central hotel
Cameron
Cameron, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great location, good choice for breakfast and staff extremely helpful.
Kezi
Kezi, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Good room, friendly helpful staff, excellent breakfast and great location.
Carl
Carl, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Was just perfect for our weekend visit. Very helpful staff.
Antony
Antony, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Staff is courteous, location is great and breakfast is good.
Gerardo
Gerardo, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Everything stood out staff cleanliness breakfast will definately be back
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Staff excellent and a clean comfortable room with free breakfast and hot drinks included
john
john, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Great location for Playhouse, shops etc. Noise from traffic and trams a big negative.
June
June, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Shops a 10 minute walk away
T L
T L, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Room was spacious and clean. Bathroom was clean too. Was nice to have free drinks in the reception area.
Judi
Judi, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent location, friendly staff
Emmanouil
Emmanouil, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The rooms were a little cold and we could not get the heating to work.
The staff accommodated our request for a twin room.
Breakfast was good
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very accessible clean room lots of space
Lindsey
Lindsey, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Great staff, super friendly. Location is very good.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Our stay was excellent & staff very courteous would recommend location .
Les
Les, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Ok
Shoong
Shoong, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great hotel in a perfect location
Mitchel
Mitchel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great breakfast, staff was friendly and love the 24 hour coffee/tea access.
Marta
Marta, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Bathroom could have been cleaner round bottom of the outside.
Chipped glass at breakfast.
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Easy check-in, attentive front desk staff, good breakfast options, spectacular location in city center along tram line from the airport.
Aaron
Aaron, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great location
Johnson
Johnson, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Everything was good, location was perfect, only negative was room was cold
Sarah
Sarah, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Good service and breakfast
sameer
sameer, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Helpful staff, lots of nice things like water refill station and coffee machine 24/7 on ground floor
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
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