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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG

Property class: 3

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A modern lounge area with seating, a TV, and a patterned floor.
A conference room with a wooden table and four orange chairs with blue cushions.
A hotel reception desk with a wooden counter, a digital clock, and a sign for Holiday Inn Express.
The entrance to a Holiday Inn Express in Edinburgh, featuring a modern design with a glass facade, a signboard, and potted plants.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $166
$132 nightly
$166 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

Explore the area

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300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1NA
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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

A modern bathroom with a black granite sink, white tiles, and a glass shower enclosure.

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A modern bathroom with a black granite sink, white tiles, and a glass shower enclosure.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(71 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller sofa, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A modern bathroom with a black granite sink, white tiles, and a glass shower enclosure.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, each with red and white bedding, a desk with a chair, and a TV.

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Royal Mile and within a 10-minute walk of University of Edinburgh. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Grassmarket and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Scottish Parliament.

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grassmarket - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 6 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The World's End - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Edinburgh - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bannerman's Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪WHISKI Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Edinburgh Larder - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG offers 78 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 23-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include showers. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Stay in one of 78 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. Additional amenities at this hotel include a vending machine and bike parking.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 18 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (64 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 23-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 18 per day (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, 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
Parking height restrictions apply
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 Royal Mile by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 483 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 372 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, reasonable price, lovely staff and great breakfast. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty great place to stay and close to everything! Easy to walk pretty much anywhere you want to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, great breakfast. Staff was friendly, but not very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of Edinburgh, walking distance to many sights. Hotel room was clean and well kept!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!!! Wonderful location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location of the property. It was close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, good room., nuce breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Would highly recommend staying here. Great location, wonderful, friendly staff and the rooms were comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly, rooms were clean and energy efficient, and there were many great options for the breakfast bar even for people needing gluten-free options.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and nice clean hotel. Friendly staff. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great value, lovely breakfast, staff were helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well laid out and simple. The hotel was very clean and modern. The staff were incredibly pleasant and very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel needs to offer bigger (king or at least queen) sized beds. There was no body lotion. Breakfast was very good. Staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were courteous and capable. Front desk folks went out of their way to assist. Noemi was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, great breakfast and fantastic location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great. Excellent breakfast included. Will stay here again. Great area
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast, excellent location with very clean facilities and courteous staff!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. Good location. Front desk had to turn on heat when asked.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a convenient location right next to the Royal Mile. Friendly staff. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Location was good - no parking and room was dark and dreary
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was very good and fresh
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location to the Royal Mile
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026