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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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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

  • 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
The current price is CA $241
CA $290 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

Room options

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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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(101 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
(74 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
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,002 reviews
The price is CA $346
CA $415 total
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22
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About the area

Map
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
  • St James Quarter - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 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 Lantern Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪CC Blooms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Down the Hatch - ‬2 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, Royal Mile and George Street are within a 15-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

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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 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
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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.
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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
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Parking

    • Onsite self parking (GBP 20.0 per night)
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Offsite 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-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.

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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 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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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently good with a nice selection and great options. (135 reviews)
  • The airport shuttle provided easy and convenient access to the property from the airport. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Clean rooms, staff were excellent, Breakfasf was ok
Kathryn, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean, roomy bathroom. Reception was good, very friendly and helpful. Breakfast area needs some improvements, but they did the best they could with the way it is laid out. Food was good.
Jean, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, good choice for breakfast and staff extremely helpful.
Kezi, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good room, friendly helpful staff, excellent breakfast and great location.
Carl, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice breakfast. Good central hotel
Cameron, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great central location. Very few onsite parking spaces, but secure parking nearby. Nice room.
Katie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good location, very friendly staff very helpful. Breakfast was decent. Parking available and good price. Rooms clean and plenty of hot water. Bonus was availability of hot drinks throughout the day in reception. Would return next time in Edinburgh.
Reshma, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff is courteous, location is great and breakfast is good.
Gerardo, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff excellent and a clean comfortable room with free breakfast and hot drinks included
john, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Was just perfect for our weekend visit. Very helpful staff.
Antony, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, friendly staff
Emmanouil, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was spacious and clean. Bathroom was clean too. Was nice to have free drinks in the reception area.
Judi, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great staff, super friendly. Location is very good.
Andrew, 2-night trip
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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, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in a perfect location
Mitchel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location from which to explore the city. Brilliant staff : courteous and helpful with a smile.
Brian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room lovely and clean, staff pleasant and very helpful with my situation
Margaret, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Location staff cleanliness
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast, staff was friendly and love the 24 hour coffee/tea access.
Marta, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean, spacious and provided everything needed for a short city break. Staff were very friendly & helpful. We also were able to store our luggage as arrived early & then wanted to stay in the city after checking out too. Well positioned for everything to do in Edinburgh.
CARLA, 2-night trip
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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, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Johnson, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

This is possibly one of the worst stay in my life. The room was very small (barely a double and we were 4), no space to move nor to open the luggage. Carpet was worn and dirty, the room smelled and was very stuffy, very poor ventilation. Breakfast was very crowded and quality of the food quite low: practically no fresh fruit, horrible coffee. It's a shame because staff was amazing and hotel position really good.
Sara, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good breakfast, convenient location
Peter, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff was excellent, excellent that the tram is right outside made it so convenient
cherie, 4-night trip