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.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
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
The current price is S$319
S$319
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Room options
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Standard Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Picardy Place Top Of Leith Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3JT
What's nearby
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Royal Mile - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Grassmarket - 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
The Playfair (Wetherspoon) - 1 min walk
The Conan Doyle - 2 min walk
Snug Bar - 2 min walk
The Street - 1 min walk
Mamma Roma - 1 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 a short 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free self-service breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. This eco-friendly hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Royal Mile and George Street. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast. Public transportation is only a short walk: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 8 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 13 minutes.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
DONE
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.
DONE
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
DONE
Children
Up to 2 children (16 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
DONE
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
On-site self-parking (GBP 20.0 per night)
On-site parking is limited
Off-site parking within 656 ft (GBP 16.50 per night); discounts available
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free self-service breakfast 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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. These 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 that 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.
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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 that you 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.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 20.0 per night. Parking spaces 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 social distancing 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. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.
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Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Room
Breakfast
Location
Bed
Restaurant
Lobby
Shower
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Shopping
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as tasty, good, and fantastic with plenty of options. (100 reviews)
The airport shuttle provided easy access from the airport to the property doorstep. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
17 May, 2025
older Texas couple
Great location near city center, train & bus stations that made easy sight seeing in city & two day trips we took. The hotel offers the best breakfast we have ever had in our 12 trips to UK. Excellent hotel at fair price.
John
John, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 May, 2025
Perfect for exploring Edinburgh
Perfect location and good staff
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 May, 2025
The Hotel location is vety good near princess street and walking distance to everything...Easy access to the airport.The good thing as well is that they let us check in early...I do recommend this hotel its worth your money..
Florilyn
Florilyn, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Apr, 2025
Great Location!
Great location near the tram station. Nice breakfast.
Gregory
Gregory, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Mar, 2025
Nice very central hotel
Quiet clean very central hotel. Very convenient for all our needs
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Feb, 2025
Have stayed in this hotel a few times now and always have a nice quiet stay and good choices for breakfast too
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Apr, 2025
Staff excellent. Venue ideal
Gillian
Gillian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Jan, 2025
Very peaceful stay!
Rosanne
Rosanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Feb, 2025
Enjoyable stay
Really enjoyable stay. Staff extremely helpful, especially the staff at breakfast. Very quick to clear tables, helpful with directions. Really nice to see someone who genuinely enjoys their work.
mark
mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jan, 2025
Very comfortable stay
sreenath
sreenath, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Feb, 2025
Great stay! Very close to many things in the city. Loved it!
Stony
Stony, 9-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Mar, 2025
City centre access
Bang in the middle of town next to the bus station and not too far away from the railway station. The airport shuttle and the tram stop (Picardi place) from the airport are very close.
DR. LEAH
DR. LEAH, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 Feb, 2025
Great central location
Perfect location for visiting Edinburgh Playhouse. Lovely breakfast
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
29 Jan, 2025
Great location. We were greeted by very friendly and helpful staff.
Jayne
Jayne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Jan, 2025
Hotelmjustboutside tram, really good location
Alan
Alan, 9-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Jan, 2025
I love the accessibility of this location , very friendly staff, updated, clean, quiet . Would stay again.
wendy leigh
wendy leigh, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Dec, 2024
Good location and great staff!!
Indeep
Indeep, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Dec, 2024
Great location
Andy
Andy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Feb, 2025
Great experience
It was a lovely surprise, nice place with great price including breakfast, friendly staff. The room could be a little colder but was all good
Indianara
Indianara, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 Apr, 2025
Staffs were very approachable.
Very nice to stay since they offer 3 adults in a single room.
But, the walls were thin since we could hear the neighbours.
Furthermore, we left our luggage in the hotel for free when we checked out. But what I dont like was when we claim our luggage, they did not check the claim stab and they just let us in and get our own bags which is quite not safe.if thats there way of claiming the bags, we would lost our bags anytime.
Phoebe Clarisse
Phoebe Clarisse, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Feb, 2025
Excellent short break
Super location, got off the tram from the airport outside the hotel. Central to everything Edinburgh. Staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. Breakfast was busy but we were warned by hotel of when the busiest time was if we wanted to avoid it, but the food was good and plentiful with a wide choice. I would definitely stay here again.
Steven
Steven, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Feb, 2025
Great hotel near Princes St, Edinburgh. Very convenient
Duncan
Duncan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Dec, 2024
Its good place to stay and easy to commute
Mahaboob
Mahaboob, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Dec, 2024
Very central hotel, friendly staff , breakfast was just alright.
noel
noel, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Jan, 2025
Edinburgh City Centre
Pleasant Staff and great location
Plenty to do and lots of places to eat