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The Inn On The Mile

4.0 star property
Victorian inn with a restaurant and a bar

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In the heart of Edinburgh, The Inn On The Mile offers a sophisticated retreat near St. Giles' Cathedral and Grassmarket. Enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast, unwind with coffee/tea in the lobby, or explore nearby attractions with tour/ticket assistance – all while appreciating the helpful staff that past guests rave about.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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Royal Mile Twin or Double | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Royal Mile Twin or Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Mile Double or Twin | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Mile Double or Twin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Royal Mile Double | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Royal Mile Double

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cosy Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Cosy Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
82 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1LL

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Albanach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Whiski Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Royal Mile Tavern - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Inn On The Mile

Upscale inn near Royal Mile
A short walk from Princes Street and University of Edinburgh, The Inn On The Mile provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Plasma TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Inn on The Mile Bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [The Scotsman, 20 North Bridge EH1 1TR.]
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Inn On The Mile pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Inn On The Mile?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Inn On The Mile?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Inn On The Mile?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 10 (subject to availability).

Where is The Inn On The Mile located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this inn is steps from Edinburgh Vaults and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) and Edinburgh Waverley Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

The Inn On The Mile Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 419 out of 691 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 691 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 691 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 691 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 691 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
PRIME location. Fun and festive. Beautiful rooms. No elevator! We will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allegra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and beautiful hotel. Rooms were great along with the restaurant. The staff was also extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly and accommodating. The Inn only had 9 rooms so it was quiet and very convenient, if you don't mind the stairs!
Great views on Old Town, Edinburgh!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay for our first to Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Janice

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

Nice overnight stay

Nice place for an overnight stay, very handy for everything. Breakfast was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs elevator
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice exclusive room in a 9 room boutique hotel. The staff could accommodate our needs (early check in, help with luggage). Located on the main tourist street of Edinburgh. Most attractions are accessible by foot. Rooms are on 3 floors above street level. No elevator (could be problematic for some customers; just be aware of that). Bar-restaurant with singer on site. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Above-and-Beyond Service!

The inn is beautiful and quiet despite being right in the middle of the Royal Mile historic district. That alone would have been worth five stars, but on the morning of check-out, my wife wasn’t feeling well, and while the inn was fully committed, Jayne at the front desk arranged for us to stay in the room as long as possible, connected us with a sister hotel for an early check-in, and assisted us with our bags. This was our first international trip, and we were so appreciative of Jayne’s kindness and dedication to great service. We can’t recommend this stay enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the property and location. It was a shame I was unable to stay for two nights.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Great location

Great location, nice place, you do have to walk up stairs to rooms so just be aware of that. Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel and couldn’t be in a better location! You walk anywhere in Edinburgh from here. Great pubs nearby in the heart of the old town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking in was easy, restaurant & bar with live music were great and we enjoyed the room as well. A bit of a walk upstairs, but everything else made it worth while.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Great location, friendly staff

Lovely staff. Hotel is in a great location. Breakfast was delicious. We stayed in room 8 which is on the top floor. The room was small but well equipped. The bed was very comfortable.
Tasty breakfast - started to eat before taking the photo :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gem of a find. Well kept and historic building. Everything was in walking distance. Staff took good care of us and a bar/restaurant downstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great location

Fabulous location. The rooms were a bit hard to access with luggage (no elevator, lots of stairs), but the rooms were very nice. Very expensive, not sure it was good value for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

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

Expensive but good room. Hotel service was v good

Expensive room but very good. Views marred by the scaffolding outside the window. Don't remember reading that when booking. Nearby street can be noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem! This hotel has everything and is located in the heart of the Royal Mile. Monica was so helpful when we checked in after a long travel day and took great care of us when we had breakfast and checked out. The beds were so comfortable, the bathroom felt like a spa and having a drink and dinner right downstairs was a bonus. My daughter and I were able to take in all the sights of the Royal Mile and enjoy the luxury of our room after a long day. Thank you for an enjoyable visit!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just had breakfast there once,which was okay. The double room was quite nice. I was on my own though and I think it would have been a bit of a squash for 2 people. The downstairs area was pub like so a bit disappointing that there wasn’t a lounge for my friend and I to spend time together in the evening ( who was also staying there) That’s probably something we should have realised though. The staff were very friendly and helpful. One of them carried our luggage up the steep stairs which was good. Very handy for sightseeing etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

enrico

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

Bugs Infestation !!!! Bugs everywhere !!!

Bugs infestation ! I’m a Property Manager and i recognized that horrible Bugs when I entered into the Room. Bugs everywhere in the bed , in the bathroom, etc Never happened in my life ,!!!!! What a Shame!!!! Bugs Infestation in a 4 Stars Hotel and they knew that .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great bar and music on first floor. All tourist sites very walkable from this location. Good access to public transportation. Long term parking is not available. Long term parking garage is ten minute walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn't know there would be live music downstairs until 11:30pm, preventing us from getting a good night's sleep on a Friday. Not sure if this is an issue weekday nights- ask the property. Too bad, since room was large, modern, and clean. Had a Nepresso as well as the usual tea kettle, etc., which was nice. Our room had the water closet (toilet) separate from the shower/tub which was nice, but neither had an exhaust fan. There is no lift, but the staff will help bring luggage upstairs. Food in the bar was convenient, fairly priced for being on The Mile, and was good (not great, but good).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome. Third time and we will be back soon !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most kind and centrally located Inn in Scotland. Second time here and we will be back !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the nightly music
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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