Title: Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Royal Yacht Britannia ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/520000/519940/d2395171.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/520000/519940/21739f1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/520000/519940/8d7545b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free daily self-service breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/520000/519940/8a26893d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Room amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/520000/519940/f61b06e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront sits along the scenic waterfront with self-serve breakfast and impressive views. Guests can relax with coffee or newspapers in the lobby or visit the bar after a day exploring the nearby Royal Mile. 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - - Bar - Pet-friendly - 24/7 front desk - Parking available - Air conditioning £104 includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 2 - Oct 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=519940&PinnedHotelID=519940&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=519940&PinnedHotelID=519940&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 3 - Oct 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=519940&PinnedHotelID=519940&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=519940&PinnedHotelID=519940&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 3 - 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Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed ![Room amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/520000/519940/48189ae5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast) 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds LED TV Pillow menu Hairdryer Eco-friendly toiletries Private bathroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Single Bed ![Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/520000/519940/ded82354.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) 9.0 Wonderful 37 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds LED TV Pillow menu Hairdryer Eco-friendly toiletries Private bathroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Room amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/520000/519940/48189ae5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast) 9.0 Wonderful 67 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds LED TV Pillow menu Hairdryer Eco-friendly toiletries Private bathroom - 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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%7C55.97898%2C-3.17926&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=iYlXDGc114JSyF76HqKpAuX7CyQ=) Britannia Way, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 6JJ ### What's nearby - Edinburgh Port - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Royal Yacht Britannia - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles - Palace of Holyroodhouse - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles - Royal Mile - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles - Edinburgh Castle - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles ### Getting around - Ocean Terminal Station - 3 min walk - Brunstane Station - 9 min drive - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 44 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Port Of Leith Distillery Bar - ‬7 min walk - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk - ‪PizzaExpress - ‬4 min walk - ‪Dolphin Chip Shop - ‬4 min walk - ‪Irish Dude Coffee And Food - ‬5 min walk ## About this property ### Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG Hotel near Royal Yacht Britannia Located close to Royal Botanic Garden and St James Quarter, Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG provides free self-service breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Self-parking (surcharge), a vending machine and a front desk safe - Bike parking, luggage storage and a lift - A 24-hour front desk, a water dispenser and smoke-free property - Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and location Room features All 145 rooms have comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property. 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Assistive listening devices - Lift (109 centimetre wide door) - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible lounge - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - 1 building - 5 floors - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Built in 1999 - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Smoke-free property - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian breakfast available - Vegetarian dining options ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Free cot - Pillow menu ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker ### More - Air conditioning - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Connecting rooms available - Desk - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Iron/ironing board - Laptop workspace - LED lighting - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### 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 30 per pet, per stay Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Pets cannot be left unattended Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Free cots are available on request at the property ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Self-parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night - Pet fee: GBP 30 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 This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector 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 Edinburgh Holiday Inn Express Waterfront Edinburgh Waterfront Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Waterfront Holiday Inn Express Waterfront Holiday Inn Express Waterfront Edinburgh Holiday Inn Express Waterfront Hotel Edinburgh Waterfront Edinburgh Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Waterfront Hotel Edinburgh Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Waterfront Scotland Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Waterfront Hotel Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Leith Waterfront Hotel Holiday Inn Express Waterfront Hotel Holiday Inn Express Leith Waterfront Hotel Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Leith Waterfront Holiday Inn Express Leith Waterfront Inn Express Leith Waterfront Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Leith Waterfront Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Leith Waterfront by IHG Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Leith Waterfront an IHG Hotel Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG Hotel ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG? > As of 2 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG on 2 Nov 2025 start from £104.00, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-Leith-Waterfront.h519940.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG? > Self-parking is available for GBP 10.00 per night. Limited spots are available. ### What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG? > Checkout is at 11 AM. ### Where is Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG located? > Located in Leith, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Royal Yacht Britannia, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Royal Botanic Garden and St James Quarter. Palace of Holyroodhouse and Royal Mile are also within 3 mi (5 km). Ocean Terminal Station is only a 3-minute walk and Newhaven Station is 9 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG Reviews 8.8 ### 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) 10 - Excellent 521 8 - Good 320 6 - Okay 113 4 - Poor 32 2 - Terrible 14 ### 8.8/10 Cleanliness ### 9.2/10 Staff & service ### 8.2/10 Amenities ### 8.6/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.4/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### kuldeep 24 Sept 2025 Very convenient location, friendly staff , excellent service We enjoyed our stay ##### kuldeep Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ena 21 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Really friendly and helpful staff for a chain hotel. ##### Ena Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Keith 30 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice place to stay and wonderful staff who always pointed the way for transportation. Some wear on furnishings but very clean! ##### Keith Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fiona 15 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great staff , very friendly and helpful ##### Fiona Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William David 27 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Quiet atmosphere of Suberb outside the busy city with a convenient easy to use tram and on the route of the hop on hop off tour bus. Great place to stay for a couple of days exploring the city. Breakfast had a good selection of hot and cold and was typical of continental breakfasts offered by large chain establishments. ##### William David Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia 27 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely hotel, excellent staff, quiet comfortable rooms. Not much around, it is a bit of a distance to the city centre but the hotel itself is nice and affordable for the city, it’s an easy tram ride to the centre ##### Patricia Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### victor 26 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Everything was great ##### victor Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dao 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved the breakfast. ##### Dao Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Diane 7 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Location was convenient to the Royal Britannica yacht, beds were comfortable, staff was pleasant and helpful. Breakfast could use improvement. ##### Diane Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Richelle 13 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Staff is nice inside can use a serious reno ##### Richelle Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joyce 6 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff was always very helpful, room was very clean. It was just a few minutes from the tram or buses. Free breakfast was wonderful! ##### Joyce Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trenton 20 Aug 2025 Liked: Amenities Great Staff ##### Trenton Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula 6 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities We loved staying in this hotel. Everything was new, clean, beds were very comfortable. Area was amazing, lots of food options, one block from the train. Would absolutely stay there again ##### Paula Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon 5 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The hotel sits close to the waterfront and has plenty of food options within walking distance. The staff was very friendly and helpful. ##### Brandon Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### John 18 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Looked nice ##### John Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Donald 20 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Enjoyed staying here. Great staff and the breakfast was very nice. Room was on the small size but to be expected in the UK and high price because of peak season. Didn’t spend my days in the room and the bed was good so I was happy. ##### Donald Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### David 22 Sept 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Surrounding area easily accessible, links into city centre easy and value for money. Room was clean and staff were available and helpful at all times. In my opinion the breakfast was not value for cost of room. Dining room staff were helpful at all times but food was not best quality, fuit juice, eggs, lack of fresh coffee, purely instant from a machine. ##### David Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### MacDonald 31 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very quiet and within walking distance to the many facilities ##### MacDonald Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Thomas 8 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Great helpful staff, nice location close to the tram line. ##### Thomas Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Akinyemi 22 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice location, by the ocean terminal, shopping mall and easy access to the city center and train station ##### Akinyemi Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessy 20 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice place to stay ##### Jessy Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Shirley 27 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Very pleasant hotel which fulfilled our needs. ##### Shirley Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phoebe 30 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The hotel was clean and comfortable. ##### Phoebe Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Christine 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Clean, comfortable stay perfect for Royal Brittania visit and close to city centre via a tram ride. Plentiful & free breakfast included. ##### Christine Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Shahzaib 26 Aug 2025 Liked: Amenities Rooms are very tight ##### Shahzaib Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Novotel Edinburgh Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Novotel-Edinburgh-Centre.h982662.Hotel-Information) > > [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) > > [Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-City-Centre.h1088215.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) > > [Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Edinburgh.h3516.Hotel-Information) > > [The Balmoral Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Balmoral-Hotel.h9339.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) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Edinburgh.h15710648.Hotel-Information) > > [Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Macdonald-Holyrood-Hotel-And-Spa.h546065.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel.h4270.Hotel-Information) > > [YOTEL Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-YOTEL-Edinburgh.h36667881.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Hotel-Spa.h15554.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) > > [Britannia Hotel Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Britannia-Hotel-Edinburgh.h4533.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) > > [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) > > [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) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-City-Centre.h518686.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) > > [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)