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Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Princes Street

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed
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
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • 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 CA $261
CA $314 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Reception

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
8.2 out of 10, Very good, 1,006 reviews
The price is CA $182
CA $218 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
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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 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. This eco-certified hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Royal Mile and George Street. 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.

Languages

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

At a glance

DONE

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
    • 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

    • 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 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.

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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.

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 6 minutes' walk from Princes Street. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were plentiful and of high quality with many guests praising the selection and service. (102 reviews)
  • The airport shuttle provided easy access from the airport to the property doorstep. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

6/10 Good

Fairly standard holiday inn hotel to be honest, morning breakfast was not a pleasant, to hot, to many people, loud reception area with groups. Not enough plates and badly organised food area.
Lee, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Fine but incredibly overpriced that weekend

We paid the price of a 5 star hotel ( and even a nice one ) for a basic room with minimum comfort and condition. Would be fine for 1/4 of the price.
nicolas, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

james, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

older Texas couple

Great location near city center, train & bus stations that made easy sight seeing in city & two day trips we took. The hotel offers the best breakfast we have ever had in our 12 trips to UK. Excellent hotel at fair price.
John, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mr John A, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Lucy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The Hotel location is vety good near princess street and walking distance to everything...Easy access to the airport.The good thing as well is that they let us check in early...I do recommend this hotel its worth your money..
Florilyn, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for exploring Edinburgh

Perfect location and good staff
John, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Staffs were very approachable. Very nice to stay since they offer 3 adults in a single room. But, the walls were thin since we could hear the neighbours. Furthermore, we left our luggage in the hotel for free when we checked out. But what I dont like was when we claim our luggage, they did not check the claim stab and they just let us in and get our own bags which is quite not safe.if thats there way of claiming the bags, we would lost our bags anytime.
Phoebe Clarisse, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Armita, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Neil, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff excellent. Venue ideal
Gillian, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Location!

Great location near the tram station. Nice breakfast.
Gregory, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

City centre access

Bang in the middle of town next to the bus station and not too far away from the railway station. The airport shuttle and the tram stop (Picardi place) from the airport are very close.
DR. LEAH, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Moragh, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice very central hotel

Quiet clean very central hotel. Very convenient for all our needs
Martin, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very central location. Clean. Very helpful staff

1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

I think the only thing was the walls are really thin - so you will likely hear your neighbor. But the location was great and the breakfast was good.
Kendra, 3-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

cesar, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Trohan, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good location and great transport links but to be honest everything is walkable. Staff were polite and friendly as were the people of Edinburgh in general. The only thing is the breakfast area could be a bit bigger and have a better layout as was a bit chaotic.
Steven, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

paul, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Too more steps
Kenice, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

One of the most convenient hotels in Edinburgh centre.
Argyl, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Basement room

Room location is terrible It’s in the basement Never stay here again
Jude, 1-night family trip
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