Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

Hotel with bar/lounge, near Royal Mile

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

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.

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

$98 nightly

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Tomorrow

Oct 10 - Oct 11

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Excellent

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Excellent

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

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Separate bedroom

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Separate bedroom

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Separate bedroom

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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$76 nightly

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

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

‪1802 - ‬1 min walk
‪The Playfair (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
‪The Conan Doyle - ‬2 min walk
‪CC Blooms - ‬1 min walk
‪The Lantern Room - ‬2 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.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 186 rooms
- Arranged over 7 floors

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

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.

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

Children

- Up to 2 children (16 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total)*
- Service animals welcome
- Restrictions apply*

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Onsite self parking (GBP 20.0 per night)
- Onsite parking limited
- Offsite parking within 656 ft (GBP 16.50 per night); discounts available

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

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.

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

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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 12 minutes' walk from Royal Mile. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.