Title: Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=1100&destination=Edinburgh%2C+Scotland%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=1088215&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG Kick off your day with a great breakfast then head out into the city for some retail therapy. ## Photo gallery for Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG ![Exterior - Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1088300/1088215/9c868edc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property amenity - Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1088300/1088215/2ce6ce74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1088300/1088215/def7f161.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1088300/1088215/75aba299.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1088300/1088215/3e4b19c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Business services £135 includes taxes & fees 6 Apr - 7 Apr ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=1088215&PinnedHotelID=1088215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=1088215&PinnedHotelID=1088215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=1088215&PinnedHotelID=1088215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=1088215&PinnedHotelID=1088215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=1088215&PinnedHotelID=1088215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=1088215&PinnedHotelID=1088215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=1088215&PinnedHotelID=1088215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=1088215&PinnedHotelID=1088215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast) ![1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1088300/1088215/026588e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast) 8.8 Excellent 97 reviews - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) ![1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1088300/1088215/75febee0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) 8.8 Excellent 68 reviews - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double with a Sofabed (with Free Hot Breakfast) ![1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1088300/1088215/026588e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 Double with a Sofabed (with Free Hot Breakfast) 8.0 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 curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1088300/1088215/026588e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast) 7.8 Good 15 reviews - 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[Visit our Edinburgh travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh.dx6069845) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.95715%2C-3.18624&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Yzcm_k1RoCF6OYoQ7FPIE3o2WM4=) Picardy Place Top Of Leith Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3JT ### What's nearby - ![Calton Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507676/223e8598-3cc3-4f70-b3af-57e60e44424e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Calton Hill 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Edinburgh royal playhouse theater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081275/d26f3d71-7376-44ad-8534-31451e98bfb7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129679/519ee91c-169e-4464-8e7f-889b559cf4ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Princes Street 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129680/b0aa6d48-51b3-4993-b8c7-66a149700e62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Royal Mile 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Omni Centre Edinburgh 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles ### 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 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 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 - Meeting rooms, a front desk safe and smoke-free property - A lift, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff - 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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. ## Similar properties ![Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6800000/6793500/6793484/f5d38c36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile Old Town Edinburgh - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 8.4 Very good 1,802 reviews £109 includes taxes & fees 6 Apr - 7 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=6793484&PinnedHotelID=6793484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105810000/105804100/105804010/039691ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Hoxton Edinburgh West End - 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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 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 ### 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 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 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; 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 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. ### Property is also known as Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre Holiday Inn Express Hotel Edinburgh City Centre Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre Hotel Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre Scotland Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre Hotel Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre Hotel Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre Edinburgh Edinburgh Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre Hotel Hotel Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre Edinburgh Holiday Inn Express Hotel Holiday Inn Express Express Edinburgh City Centre Express Edinburgh City By Ihg Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre by IHG Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre an IHG Hotel Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG Hotel Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG Edinburgh ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG? ### How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG? ### What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG? ### What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG? ### Where is Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG located? ### Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 8.4 Amenities ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 539 8 - Good 336 6 - Okay 126 4 - Poor 52 2 - Terrible 17 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fabiola 2 Mar 2026 Liked: Cleanliness Everything was nearby the hotel was clean ##### Fabiola Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terence 24 Mar 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The hotel was very clean, staff were helpful. Hot or cold choice of breakfast was ideal. Situated in the center of edinburgh. Easy access to trains, trams and buses. ##### Terence Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda 28 Feb 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location 10 minutes from train station to hotel room spotless bed comfortable staff very friendly breakfast was good tram stop right outside hotel every 7 minutes ##### Amanda Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian 16 Mar 2026 Liked: Amenities Wide selection of food readily available. Room very clean with tea, coffee and shorting room. Staff all very helpful and attentive. ##### Ian Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin Chandler 3 Mar 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location! Personable friendly staff. Felt very comfortable. Walkable from sights we wanted to see! ##### Erin Chandler Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ella 9 Mar 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great hotel, clean, friendly staff. Everything you need. Good assortment for breakfast. And great spot for Everything in Edinburgh. Right next to bus and Tram stop. Head for Pickardy Place ##### Ella Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Nana Apenem 10 Mar 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good hotel in a good location. Staff were helpful, and some were friendly and went above and beyond. The breakfast was not great but there are several cafés and restaurants nearby. Note that it's an express so no other meals there. ##### Nana Apenem Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Janette 1 Mar 2026 Room and bathroom were spotless. Sraff friendly and helpful. ##### Janette Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kath 27 Feb 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities A Great location. Rooms were clean and tidy, with free Tea/coffee making facilities. The room had a TV and had a good WiFi signal. Staff were friendly and helpful. Overall I had an enjoyable stay at the holiday Inn express and would gladly stay there again. Would recommend to those going to the theatre as the hotel is just over the road to it, along with a wetherspoons for a bite to eat ##### Kath Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emmanouil 13 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Excellent location, friendly staff ##### Emmanouil Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert 5 Feb 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Location staff cleanliness ##### Robert Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret 6 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Room lovely and clean, staff pleasant and very helpful with my situation ##### Margaret Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian 7 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location from which to explore the city. Brilliant staff : courteous and helpful with a smile. ##### Brian Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### CARLA 22 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### cyril 2 Mar 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Breakfast menu was good and service was pretty good.The private car park option is opposite to the property and little time consuming to reach there because of the traffic. The room mentioned on the booking was not available at the time of check in and we adjusted in the room available at the moment ##### cyril Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mitchel 4 Nov 2025 Great hotel in a perfect location ##### Mitchel Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marta 11 Nov 2025 Great breakfast, staff was friendly and love the 24 hour coffee/tea access. ##### Marta Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aaron 6 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Easy check-in, attentive front desk staff, good breakfast options, spectacular location in city center along tram line from the airport. ##### Aaron Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johnson 3 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Great location ##### Johnson Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Alan 6 Feb 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location, easy access via tram from airport, tidy and clean rooms. Only reason for 4 not 5 is busy breakfast. Not much they can do if everybody eats at the same time. They do warn you. The breakfast is fine and despite busyness food plentiful ##### Alan Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### ASHLEY 1 Dec 2025 Liked: Staff & service, amenities Staff were very good, very helpful ##### ASHLEY Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### cherie 11 Nov 2025 Staff was excellent, excellent that the tram is right outside made it so convenient ##### cherie Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Peter 25 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good breakfast, convenient location ##### Peter Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsey 19 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good breakfast, lovely hotel. Great staff. ##### Lindsey Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Benjamin 19 Dec 2025 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 ##### Benjamin Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Cheval-Old-Town-Chambers.h6175181.Hotel-Information) > - [Princes Street Party Palace Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Princes-Street-Party-Palace-Edinburgh.h17520400.Hotel-Information) > - [The Roseate Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Roseate-Edinburgh.h1381332.Hotel-Information) > - [Virgin Hotels Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Virgin-Hotels-Edinburgh.h74635444.Hotel-Information) > - [Beaverbank Place - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Beaverbank-Place-Campus-Residence.h6915060.Hotel-Information) > - [Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Jurys-Inn-Edinburgh.h115987.Hotel-Information) > - [Adelphi Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Adelphi-Hotel.h7734202.Hotel-Information) > - [Britannia Hotel Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Britannia-Hotel-Edinburgh.h4533.Hotel-Information) > - [Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh, West End](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Staycity-Aparthotels-West-End.h4435260.Hotel-Information) > - [a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ao-Edinburgh-City.h1594761.Hotel-Information) > - [Point A Edinburgh Haymarket ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Point-A-Hotel-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h37166264.Hotel-Information) > - [Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Destiny-Student-Shrubhill.h12691487.Hotel-Information) > - [Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Garner-Edinburgh-Haymarket-By-IHG.h5589159.Hotel-Information) > - [Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Wilde-Apartments-By-Staycity-Grassmarket.h39822833.Hotel-Information) > - [Apex Grassmarket Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Grassmarket-Hotel.h62750.Hotel-Information) > - [Tynecastle Park Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Tynecastle-Park-Hotel.h99931255.Hotel-Information) > - [House of Gods Royal Mile Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-House-Of-Gods-Royal-Mile.h38206083.Hotel-Information) > - [St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-St-Christophers-Edinburgh-Old-Town.h45754941.Hotel-Information) > - [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > - [CODE - The Court, Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-CoDE-Pod-Hostels-THE-CoURT.h36150915.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hotel-Du-Vin-Bistro-Edinburgh.h7728219.Hotel-Information) > - [BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-DogHouse-Edinburgh.h72942233.Hotel-Information) > - [Leonardo Edinburgh Murrayfield](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Edinburgh-Murrayfield.h579949.Hotel-Information) > - [Goblin Ha'](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Goblin-Ha.h9843141.Hotel-Information) > - [Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-City-West.h13364.Hotel-Information) > - [Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Fingal.h38753319.Hotel-Information) > - [Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h4035314.Hotel-Information) > - [The Scotsman Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Scotsman-Hotel.h570820.Hotel-Information) > - [Quartermile serviced apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Quartermile-Serviced-Apartments.h74811613.Hotel-Information) ---