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=&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 ![Interior - Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1088300/1088215/fb16eeb4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&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) ![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/2000000/1090000/1088300/1088215/75aba299.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Point of interest - Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1088300/1088215/33028e62.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 £67 includes taxes & fees 19 Jan - 20 Jan ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 11 - Jan 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=1088215&PinnedHotelID=1088215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=1088215&PinnedHotelID=1088215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 12 - Jan 13](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=1088215&PinnedHotelID=1088215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=1088215&PinnedHotelID=1088215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=1088215&PinnedHotelID=1088215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=1088215&PinnedHotelID=1088215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=1088215&PinnedHotelID=1088215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=1088215&PinnedHotelID=1088215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) 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 91 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 ### 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 62 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 ### View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast) ![1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1088300/1088215/6bdd2431.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast) 8.0 Very good 61 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Connecting rooms available Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Separate bedroom Blackout curtains - 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 ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Connecting rooms available Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Separate bedroom Blackout curtains - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single 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 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, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) 8.0 Very good 11 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Connecting rooms available Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Separate bedroom Blackout curtains - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-City-Centre.h1088215.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-City-Centre.h1088215.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![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 \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Omni Centre Edinburgh \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Princes Street \- 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Royal Mile \- 10 min walk \- 0.6 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 - ‪The Playfair (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk - ‪The Conan Doyle - ‬2 min walk - ‪1802 - ‬1 min walk - ‪The Lantern Room - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Street - ‬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 - A lift, multilingual staff and smoke-free property - Meeting rooms, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk - 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. 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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 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? ## 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 ### 8.2 Amenities ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.4 Eco-friendliness ### 8.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 545 8 - Good 332 6 - Okay 114 4 - Poor 52 2 - Terrible 18 ## Reviews ### 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 ### 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mitchel 4 Nov 2025 Great hotel in a perfect location ##### Mitchel Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sameer 11 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good service and breakfast ##### sameer Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jillian 23 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location, good sized room. Breakfast a little chaotic. Love the free tea/coffee/hot chocolate in reception! ##### Jillian Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles Edward 16 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Everything was great ##### Charles Edward Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025 ### 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 ### 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathan Royston 2 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Lovely family room. Great breakfast and hot chocolate lovely staff. ##### Nathan Royston Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nirajbala 7 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff were amazing, the hospitality was great, very convenient to all amenities - l would highly recommend it 😊 ##### Nirajbala Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kariza 5 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent service ##### Kariza Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Nazzareno 6 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Room was clean and hotel conveniently located to everything. Staff were very helpful with information and ensuring the stay was comfortable. ##### Nazzareno Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharmine 4 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very good experience ##### Sharmine Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet 10 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very clean, staff very polite and helpful, facilities in room excellent ##### Janet Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian 26 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Upon check in we were given dining recommendations that did not disappoint ##### Brian Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Nicole 2 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Yes please ##### Nicole Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nazzareno 7 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Staff were accomadating and friendly. ##### Nazzareno Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### LUZ D 4 Oct 2025 Liked: Staff & service The staff was excellent. ##### LUZ D Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Raju 28 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The hotel is close to transport and dining also very clean. ##### Raju Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol-Ann 1 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 10 min walk to the Royal Mile..good breakfast! ##### Carol-Ann Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shraya 27 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Extremely convenient placing ##### Shraya Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Martin Richard 21 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Room clean and comfortable. Shower needed maintenance as leaked, mastic needs replacing very mouldy. Breakfasts very good, nice selection Girls on reception were miserable and unhelpful! ##### Martin Richard Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Pier 29 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Good location , rooms clean n tidy the only thing was breakfast rush , but they do tell you the peak time can be full. Maybe a bit more thought into how it’s laid out as great value ##### Pier Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Natasha Louise 10 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Locafionnof room was odd as parking area could see in room easily ##### Natasha Louise Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [voco Edinburgh-Haymarket by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Voco-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h52139644.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-Airport.h84014.Hotel-Information) > > [Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Macdonald-Holyrood-Hotel-And-Spa.h546065.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Edinburgh Carlton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hilton-Edinburgh-Carlton.h1648.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Marriott-Hotel.h873944.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-West-End.h19288210.Hotel-Information) > > [Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Cheval-Old-Town-Chambers.h6175181.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-Airport.h520429.Hotel-Information) > > [Britannia Hotel Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Britannia-Hotel-Edinburgh.h4533.Hotel-Information) > > [Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Wilde-Apartments-By-Staycity-Grassmarket.h39822833.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel.h4270.Hotel-Information) > > [Malmaison Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Malmaison-Edinburgh.h664615.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Edinburgh.h3516.Hotel-Information) > > [Village Hotel Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Village-Hotel-Edinburgh.h9131632.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Edinburgh Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Novotel-Edinburgh-Park.h1781324.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-City-Centre.h518686.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex Grassmarket Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Grassmarket-Hotel.h62750.Hotel-Information) > > [BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-DogHouse-Edinburgh.h72942233.Hotel-Information) > > [Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Fingal.h38753319.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Hotel-Spa.h15554.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Moxy-Edinburgh-Fountainbridge.h64450784.Hotel-Information) > > [Virgin Hotels Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Virgin-Hotels-Edinburgh.h74635444.Hotel-Information) > > [Motel One Edinburgh - Royal](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Motel-One-Edinburgh-Royal.h5333965.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex Waterloo Place Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Waterloo-Place-Hotel.h2278092.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ibis-Edinburgh-Centre-South-Bridge-Royal-Mile.h6793484.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) ---