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ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

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

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In the heart of Edinburgh, ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile is a haven for relaxation and exploration. With its tranquil garden, on-site restaurant and bar, dry cleaning/laundry services, free in-room WiFi, 24-hour front desk and luggage storage to boot – no wonder guests rave about the breakfast options as well as the hotel's helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(219 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(72 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Premium Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Near a train station, ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile is in Old Town Edinburgh, a walkable area in Edinburgh with good shopping. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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77 South Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1HN

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 5 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bannerman's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cabaret Voltaire - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Salt Horse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The City Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar 50 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

Eco-certified hotel near Royal Mile
A short walk from University of Edinburgh and Princes Street, ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and an elevator
  • A vegetable garden, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 259 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), 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

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 13.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 7 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 13.50 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per accommodation, per day
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

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)

Property is also known as

Ibis Centre Bridge
Ibis Centre Bridge Hotel
Ibis Centre Bridge Hotel Edinburgh South
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge Royal Mile Hotel
Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge Scotland
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge Royal Mile
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile Hotel
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile Edinburgh
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile?

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

What time is check-out at ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this eco-certified hotel is steps from Edinburgh Vaults and Royal Mile. University of Edinburgh and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is only a 5-minute walk and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 687 out of 1666 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 613 out of 1666 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 248 out of 1666 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1666 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1666 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Supriya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, conveniently located for walking the Royal Mile area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the Royal Mile, my room was very quiet and reception desk staff were very helpful. Overall enjoyed my stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is close to almost everything. Nice and clean hotel. My 3rd stay there and I will come back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and modern rooms. Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and ver y Good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great location…love to know their secret for making up the bed in a way that the sheets never got untucked…😂
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location easy walking distance to most places you want to visit in Edinburgh, staff were great, bar and breakfast are nice as well. Room was clean and shower was a good size.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was amazing on recommendations and accommodations. Breakfast was top notch with lots of choices.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great proximity to visiting sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel was a bit on the “ tired” side. Location was excellent. Staff most helpful and pleasant .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here. The area was super convenient close to bus stops and around the corner from the Royal Mile. Many tourist spots were all walking distance. Staff was great, and rooms were clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bien placé, belles chambres et pt déjeuner buffet avec bcp de choix.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff service and friendlyness.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central. Good accommodation and onsite bar and restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tobias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
+ Nice, helpful and competent staff + Perfect location + Great breakfast + Comfy bed
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay. The room was spacious. I would stay again. Located near all the tourist spots. Very walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hat alles gepasst
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfekte Lage, super Frühstück.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
super comfy bed, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location as staff
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the port and train
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
location was excellent for the Royal mile
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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