• Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Private Bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Baggage storage
  • Heating

This Holiday Inn Express in the center of the city is just a short walk from the Royal Mile, and half a mile from Holyrood House. This IHG Quality Excellence Award-winning hotel offers free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV. The bright and airy rooms are well-equipped with pay movies, free tea/coffee facilities and a private bathroom with shower with a hairdryer. Children under 18 stay free when using existing beds. Guests can prepare for a day exploring Edinburgh with a breakfast buffet that includes both continental and traditional hot items. The relaxed bar has a large-screen TV, and the hotel also has free baggage storage. The Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile is in the charming Old Town, less than a mile from Edinburgh Castle. Princes Street’s shops are a 10 minute walk away. The University of Edinburgh campus is just across the road. Within a 10 minute walk of Edinburgh Waverley Train Station, guests are also surrounded by bars, shops and restaurants. Discounted parking is available at a nearby private parking lot.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Paddingtonkt
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location. Good sized rooms. Breakfast was basic but good
  • Robert
    Ireland Ireland
    Good breakfast. Full fryup and continental available until 10am. Clean rooms.
  • Andres
    Argentina Argentina
    Personnell eas outstanding and location a differentiator! Bkfst was a 10 also!

Hotel area info

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Elevator
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs £18 per day.
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Baggage storage
      Additional charge
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    Accessibility
    • Bathroom emergency cord
    • Lowered sink
    • Raised toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    Languages Spoken
    • Bulgarian
    • English
    • Polish
    • Thai

    House rules

    Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    The hotel offers a 25% discount for car parking at the nearby NCP St Johns Hill secure car park.

    When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night applies.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel

    • The prices at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Buffet

    • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel is 1,800 feet from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel include:

      • Twin
      • Twin/Double
      • Double

    • Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 2 miles)