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Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Exterior
Serves lunch and brunch
Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
City view from property
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, City View | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
20 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2AN

What's nearby

  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Princes Street Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Booking Office - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dishoom Edinburgh - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG

Eco-certified hotel near St. Giles' Cathedral
Located close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street Gardens, Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All 64 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Juniper
  • Twenty Princes Street

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1820
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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.

Property is also known as

British Royal Hotel
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street Scotland
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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG?

Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this eco-certified hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St. Giles' Cathedral, Princes Street Gardens, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Greyfriars Kirk and Edinburgh Castle are also within 15 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Edinburgh Waverley Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 386 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1004 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samiksha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
my room was lovely the staff are very nice and overall the hotel was very clean. It also very close to public transport which made it very convenient for travelling around.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Fab breakfast Lovely staff Look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron Montgomery

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Indigo was a quaint gem of luxary. The stass was do friendly and accommodating it made me feel special. The breakfast was excellent and 1sr rate. My deepest thanks to the Indigo Team.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in the heart of Edinburgh. Close to the train station and plenty of public transport. Walking distance to the Royal Mile and the castle. Very vice, cosy, luxurious room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities
I have stayed at the hot indigo multiple times and the quality of service and the maintenance of facilities is always impeccable. The rooms are well appointed. The staff are cheerful and genuinely concerned about you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent chic hotel. Very clean and with super breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely for a getaway weekend in Edinburgh! The hotel had a historic and cool vibe that made it fun going back in after an evening of shopping! It was also quant with enough room for two!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s very convenient to Waverley and the bus station, which was very helpful, but there was construction on a building literally right out my window. Even with a sound machine, it was very noisy starting very early (often before 7 am) and ending at least 9 or later. Great location to many things in the city.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

I enjoyed my stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An easy stay with really nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nataliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view is stunning especially on sunrise!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel

Incredible hotel, prime location and stunning views. Will definitely be returning
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Roxana

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was terrible. No outlet worked, the bed was uncomfortable/old mattress. The area surrounding it was unsafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel! It’s highly recommended and one of the few hotels in tow with air conditioning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Hotel

This was our second stay at this wonderful hotel. The ease of checking in, the proximity to the train station and being in the heart of everything makes this our favorite place to stay when in Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay. The location is conveniently across from the train station, next to shopping and dining options and a short walk to the Royal Mile. The room was great, and the breakfast was excellent. The lift was not working during my stay, so if you have accessibility needs I would check with the hotel first.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Lovely hotel, lots of old interesting artefacts, lovely breakfast. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Great hotel. Very nice staff and the food was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right by train and walking to restaurants, bars snd tourist sites
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Directly opposite Waverley train station on a busy road but our room was really quiet. Lovely stylish room, free water and snacks, breakfast was really good, so convenient for walking to Fringe events. Would happily stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, quaint & clean room, breakfast with a view…everything was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel from the location to room. The staff was friendly and helpful. Anna gave me some great advice as to where to go and what to do when i checked in. Would definitely come back for another stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A stay you’ll want to extend

The design elements of the hotel and the rooms were beautiful and fun. All the modern comforts you would want in the rooms, with a great restaurant and a gorgeous bar and lounge on the lobby level. Will definitely stay here when I’m back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it —would definitely stay here again

Loved this hotel with its friendly staff, excellent breakfast, and the perfect location for exploring Edinburgh. We also tried the hotel restaurant one evening, which was very good. Had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023