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Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Room options

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(62 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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

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

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

About the neighborhood

Near a train station, Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG is in Edinburgh City Centre, a walkable area in Edinburgh with great shopping. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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Picardy Place Top Of Leith Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3JT

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill
    Calton Hill
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Edinburgh royal playhouse theater
    Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Princes Street
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Royal Mile
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)
    8 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop
    8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Santu Coffee Roastery
    2 min walk
  • The Playfair (Wetherspoon)
    1 min walk
  • The Lantern Room
    2 min walk
  • CC Blooms
    1 min walk
  • The Conan Doyle
    2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

Hotel near Princes Street
Near Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG provides free self-serve breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • An elevator, a TV in the lobby, and meeting rooms
  • A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 186 rooms offer comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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.

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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)

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

Is Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 20.0 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this hotel is steps from Omni Centre Edinburgh and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Princes Street and George Street are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 8 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 532 out of 1073 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1073 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1073 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1073 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1073 reviews

Reviews

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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Fabiola

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was nearby the hotel was clean
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here. Very convenient to everything- tram from the airport stopped right outside the door! Staff were great. Breakfast was good, with a great choice of food. The only issue we found was the floor creaked every time we walked on it. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location 10 minutes from train station to hotel room spotless bed comfortable staff very friendly breakfast was good tram stop right outside hotel every 7 minutes
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean, staff were helpful. Hot or cold choice of breakfast was ideal. Situated in the center of edinburgh. Easy access to trains, trams and buses.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Amenities
Wide selection of food readily available. Room very clean with tea, coffee and shorting room. Staff all very helpful and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Erin Chandler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Personable friendly staff. Felt very comfortable. Walkable from sights we wanted to see!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Nana Apenem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel in a good location. Staff were helpful, and some were friendly and went above and beyond. The breakfast was not great but there are several cafés and restaurants nearby. Note that it's an express so no other meals there.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, clean, friendly staff. Everything you need. Good assortment for breakfast. And great spot for Everything in Edinburgh. Right next to bus and Tram stop. Head for Pickardy Place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emmanouil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Janette

Room and bathroom were spotless. Sraff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kath

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A Great location. Rooms were clean and tidy, with free Tea/coffee making facilities. The room had a TV and had a good WiFi signal. Staff were friendly and helpful. Overall I had an enjoyable stay at the holiday Inn express and would gladly stay there again. Would recommend to those going to the theatre as the hotel is just over the road to it, along with a wetherspoons for a bite to eat
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, super friendly. Location is very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location staff cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location from which to explore the city. Brilliant staff : courteous and helpful with a smile.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room lovely and clean, staff pleasant and very helpful with my situation
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mitchel

Great hotel in a perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

CARLA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, spacious and provided everything needed for a short city break. Staff were very friendly & helpful. We also were able to store our luggage as arrived early & then wanted to stay in the city after checking out too. Well positioned for everything to do in Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marta

Great breakfast, staff was friendly and love the 24 hour coffee/tea access.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check-in, attentive front desk staff, good breakfast options, spectacular location in city center along tram line from the airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

cyril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu was good and service was pretty good.The private car park option is opposite to the property and little time consuming to reach there because of the traffic. The room mentioned on the booking was not available at the time of check in and we adjusted in the room available at the moment
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Johnson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025