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Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

3.0 star property

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Interior
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior
Exterior
Free daily self-serve breakfast

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
$102
$85 nightly
$102 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026

Explore the area

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Picardy Place Top Of Leith Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3JT
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Omni Centre Edinburgh
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(87 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 12 minutes by foot from Royal Mile. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Princes Street and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from George Street.

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) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Playfair (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪1802 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Conan Doyle - ‬2 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 with free breakfast, steps from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG offers 186 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 186 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 16.50 per night); discounts available
  • Self parking on site (GBP 20 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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.
  • Elevator (79 inch wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 7 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 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 at 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

Property payment types

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

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

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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Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 548 out of 1051 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1051 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1051 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1051 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1051 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

10/10 Excellent

Mary E

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hernan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room and nice big bed. Breakfast was disappointing. Stale rolls and cheap produce. Was a shame because I wouldn’t stay again purely because of the poor quality of breakfast food. Staff were very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gonzalo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful, room clean & comfortable ( could use a little more light. Very convenient location for tram and railway stations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jobena, rochester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
It was not so good as the carpets were damp and some had a smell that irritated the nose.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Central train station yet safe and convenient to everything while not being in the busiest tourist areas. About 10 minute walk to local attractions and hop on hop off bus route. We found the complimentary breakfast to be good and room comfortable. Would return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Holiday Inn is very conveniently located at the Picardy Place Tram Stop and several bus stops. The staff were very helpful and the rooms were clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anil kumar

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, staff was respectful. Rooms too small and booked for more guests than they are supposed to. Hotel blame Expedia for putting room supposed for two people for 4 people accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sian

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Filthy carpets. Smelly bedroom. Rubbish from previous guests left under bed. Door of room left unlocked by housekeeping. Inadequate curtain which does not block out light. Plug sockets don’t secure plugs properly. Rude staff at breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A number of things needed repair
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stamatina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

VANI

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old hotel bad break fast no place anywhere to keep basic things nothing to hang in the bathroom
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jai

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the money paid I expected a bit better. Steep steps into the hotel and then more steps down to get to lifts (not great with a lot of luggage). Rooms a bit tired and breakfastt was fine but would say a premier inn breakfast had more options. Great location just far too expensive for what it is.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raju

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is close to transport and dining also very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

They put sign in the washroom that if we forgot something they will be happy to give with compliments but when we ask for it they there is none. They should not put the sign if they are not able to provide. There is black mold in the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great choice

The staff was exceptionally friendly. They even helped me get the car parked. The location is as good as you can get. Very modern. Also the breakfast was outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole Lee

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Savitri

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable. Room was very small. We booked a room with a double bed and a sofa bed for 2 adults and 2 children, the sofa bed was very small, only suitable for a single person or two small children. Two of the four days, we were only left towels for 2. Bathroom appeared clean but once you get into the shower stall and close the door, there was a lot of mold in all corners. Breakfast was decent with vegetarian options. Staff did not interact or greet us apart from check-in.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aixys

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good hotel but expensive

Hotel.is in a wonderful location near rotal mile Rooms for 4 are big but sofa bed is not comfortable and i ended up sleeping on the floor since they did not have a roll.away bed for this reason i find the hotel expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Playhouse

Great location , recently refurbed so everything clean tidy and functional . Included breakfast was decent if a bit chaotic . Staff all pleasant and helpful . Overall very similar to the Premier inn York place but more recently upgraded . Bed smaller breakfast not quite as good . However would happily stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025