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Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

Property class: 3

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower area, featuring dark tiles and handrails.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a sink with a blue-tiled backsplash, and a white toilet.
A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $251
$200 nightly
$251 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a window with curtains.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(108 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding available, desk, blackout drapes

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(81 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Double with a Sofabed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(67 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

A stay at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 10-minute walk of Princes Street and George Street. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Royal Mile and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Edinburgh Castle.

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
  • St James Quarter - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 6 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪John Lewis Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Santu Coffee Roastery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Playfair (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Conan Doyle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪CC Blooms - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

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.

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 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.
  • 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; 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

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)

Property class

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. 544 out of 1089 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1089 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1089 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1089 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1089 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, good breakfast choices and friendly helpful staff!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean the staff were very friendly and helpful good breakfast and easy to explore the area from the location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oleg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent central location. Very good breakfast, great choice includes fresh fruit
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Excellent staff. Felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gluten Free breakfast available
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice snd clean hotel located close to all of the main attractions. Parking was a little hard to find but after talking to the receptionist all went well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great showers, breakfast included but is just ok. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location! The Tram from the airport stopped in front of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, the room was super clean... Nice hot buffet breakfast to start the day... Recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, staff were excellent, Breakfasf was ok
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay for the four of us lads on a first time trip to Edinburgh!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness
Favorite hotel in Edinburgh
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, very central. Free tea and coffee. Great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kezi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, good choice for breakfast and staff extremely helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good room, friendly helpful staff, excellent breakfast and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good but the breakfast room is small and very noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The free bfast, coffee, tea and onsite bar are excellent amenities. The rooms are comfortable, quiet and well designed and especially enjoyed that you can open the window for some fresh air or use the individually controlled thermostat. Although I wish they had hand cream and a guest use microwave onsite somewhere (maybe near the bar).
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven Ting Fung Cheung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at this hotel. Room has everything you need except for maybe a fridge. Breakfast was good and plentiful. Best of all is perhaps the location which is close to the city's main highlights.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The staff was amazing. They were very polite and friendly and very helpful The breakfast was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marlon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything at downtown Edinburgh. Nice and helpful staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was nearby the hotel was clean
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is courteous, location is great and breakfast is good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026