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Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Property amenity
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
The current price is £188
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul

Room options

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

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 Single Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(51 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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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(72 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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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 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 Single 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 - 0.1 miles
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Mile - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Edinburgh Castle - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 42 min drive

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

Eco-certified hotel near Princes Street
Near Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG provides free self-service breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • A front desk safe, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • A lift, smoke-free property and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 186 rooms boast comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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.

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 16.50 per night); discounts available
  • Parking on site (GBP 20 per night)
  • Limited on-site 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (201 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

More

  • 7 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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
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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

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
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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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG?

As of 5 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG on 20 Jul 2025 start from £188.10, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG?

Self-parking is available for GBP 20.0 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this eco-certified hotel is steps away from Omni Centre Edinburgh and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Princes Street and George Street are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 8 minutes by foot and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 8 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 531 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Excellent location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

The room was clean and tidy, the front desk service was very good, the breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

easy transport ,helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

This hotel was Great, great location, the staff was friendly and professional
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great property! Very disability friendly and right across from the Playhouse Theatre. Walkable to access restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

The staff was amazing
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10

Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very good breakfast! Excellent location . Rooms were good size . Will definitely recommend others!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Good location walkable to most sights and good breakfast to start the day!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Good location. Excellent staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

This property checked all the boxes for us. Convince to all forms of transportation, walkability, and to top it off the staff here is the literal best. I’ve worked in hospitality for many years and the staff here is too tier. They happily answered all questions, they were able to give easy directions, they helped us make reservations and helped us feel more than comfortable in the city!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Very good location, Easy to walk everywhere. Staff are all very nice. Specially *Yanis*, he was very kind.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Excellent hotel. Great location, everything on the doorstep and walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Ideally situated with plenty of dining options and shopping areas if required. Hotel very clean with good facilities including excellent showers. Staff were very helpful, especially Anathalie who ensured certain dietary needs were met at breakfast time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10

This property is really hard to navigate with luggage
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Very enjoyable stay. Team service is excellent and easy access to airport. Staff were very friendly in our hotel and the breakfast every morning sets you up for a long day of exploring!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Good place to stay, close to transportation.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Location is GREAT! Close to all the landmarks, restaurants, and shopping area. Staff is super friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Excelente hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Was in a very convenient area, easily accessible, staff was so kind
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Quiet clean very central hotel. Very convenient for all our needs
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great location for tram and train access. Rooms are small but comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The hotel was very good, all the staff were friendly and polite. The breakfast selection was amazing, never short of food and unlimited teas and coffees was welcome. It was very clean and tidy. It wasn't just the building that made the hotel special but all the staff, a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025