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Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Princes Street

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes
Free daily self-serve breakfast
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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

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 $109
$131 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(86 reviews)

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)

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

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

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

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Picardy Place Top Of Leith Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3JT

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 10 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪The Street - ‬1 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 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. Also, George Street and Royal Mile are within a 15-minute walk. 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

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Hotel size

    • 186 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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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
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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.
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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
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Children

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

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

More

  • 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 19 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as great, excellent, and outstanding with a good selection of food. (115 reviews)
  • The airport shuttle provided easy access from the airport to the property doorstep. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast, staff was friendly and love the 24 hour coffee/tea access.
Marta, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy check-in, attentive front desk staff, good breakfast options, spectacular location in city center along tram line from the airport.
Aaron, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Johnson, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

From the moment we went through the front door, everything was top notch from the check-in to the checkout - could not find fault with anything. All the staff we were in touch with were very pleasant and helpful
Barbara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great vacation getaway

Close to all attractions. Breakfast is good.
Arnold, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was really polite, room was clean. Room was a bit too hot, jut we managed.
Riina, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was clean and hotel conveniently located to everything. Staff were very helpful with information and ensuring the stay was comfortable.
Nazzareno, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We got into our room early because it was available. The room, beds and bathroom were clean. Breakfast had a good variety of foodstuffs.
Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were accomadating and friendly.
Nazzareno, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ideal location as we were going the Playhouse
Angela, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

nice and good value

average hotel, well located
ALFREDO, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice location and clean room
Reuben Jarvis Dacosta, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good. Staff was great. Breakfast was okay. Coffee was not so good. Room was clean (the location of our room was noisy) but over all i give it 4 stars.
Pamela, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
ROBERT, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great stay, no issues at all. Really friendly staff. We would stay again.
Seleema, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent location!
MIGUEL, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay.
Kathleen Ann, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had an excellent time
Munsi, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff
dylan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was Great, great location, the staff was friendly and professional
Marlon, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and tidy, the front desk service was very good, the breakfast was great
QIUJIE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good convenient hotel

Very good city centre location tram service across the street.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Aixys, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were friendly, very efficient and helpful. Foyer area had plenty of seating with help yourself coffee and tea. The rooms were clean with two single beds and everything included that you would expect such as, iron & iron board, hairdryer, toiletries, TV, tea & coffee making facilities and a twin USB bedside socket. My wife and I were in room 208 for two nights at the end of November 2025 and I am concerned that since staying there I have had several itchy bite marks on my body & legs. I am writing this review a week after my stay at the Holiday Inn Express and I have not had any more bite marks and thankfully the itching has now all but gone. I cannot say for definite that the bite marks were as a result of staying at the Holiday Inn Express but I honestly can’t think of any other plausible reason for them and if the management read this they might want to check the beds in room 208.
Andrew, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Checkbin was a breeze. Staff were great.
Wendy, 3-night trip