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The Inn On The Mile

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A short walk from Royal Mile and Princes Street, The Inn On The Mile provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a glass shower enclosure, and a large window with curtains.

Royal Mile Twin or Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the city.

Mile Double or Twin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a wooden floor, a desk with a magazine, and a window with curtains.

Royal Mile Double

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Cosy Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, The Inn On The Mile is near a train station. 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. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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82 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1LL

What's nearby

  • A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.
    Royal Mile
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A church interior with a large organ, stained glass windows, and floral arrangements.
    St. Giles' Cathedral
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings, a pub named 'Squeez,' and a shop called 'Pink.'
    Victoria Street
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A stone pathway leading to historic buildings with a castle in the background.
    Grassmarket
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A historic castle on a hill with a statue in the foreground.
    Edinburgh Castle
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station
    3 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop
    9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    1 min walk
  • Bella Italia
    1 min walk
  • The World's End
  • Brewhemia
    2 min walk
  • Cafe Edinburgh
    2 min walk

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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

Things to do

  • Evening entertainment

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 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 - 11:00 PM
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.]
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Inn On The Mile pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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: 11:00 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 Old Town Edinburgh, this inn is steps from City Chambers and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

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

The Inn On The Mile Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 456 out of 746 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 746 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 746 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 746 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 746 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Inn on the Mile! Not only was it extremely convenient in its location, but the staff was extremely accommodating. We highly recommend it to any travelors!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Staci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at The Inn on the Mile. The boutique hotel is very nice and right in the heart of the Royal Mile making it easy to drop by the hotel for a rest I the middle of the day. The breakfast was delicious and the room was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great for sightseeing. It was a little loud on Friday night from the bar next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room although small was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The breakfast was very enjoyable. The down side was the eight flights of stairs to the room. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying at the Inn on the Mile, great location, spacious room and bathroom, breakfasts were excellent, and the staff was great. It can be noisy at night from the street but that did not disrupt our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great bathroom ghd straighteners good touch and food was excellent 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in the city center with restaurants and shopping. The old town is beautiful. Our room had a balcony which was very nice. The hotel was clean and the staff was helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous room, staff fantastic and perfect stay ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very enjoyable stay from the moment we checked in. Staff excellent. Room and bathroom spotless meal in bar very good. Next time in Edinburgh will drop in for a drink.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff. Excellent live music in the hotel bar. Comfortable bed. Delicious breakfast. Thoroughly enjoyed this little hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Great location. We had breakfast included, both the eggs Benedict and full Scottish breakfast were delicious. Room was perfect, best bathroom I’ve ever enjoyed. The staff were so helpful, from special requests (setting up surprise birthday decorations), to check in/out and breakfast staff. Little bit of noise in the evening but to be expected being so central. It didn’t actually affect us anyway as we were so tired we fell asleep instantly. Overall a brilliant hotel, can’t recommend enough. We would absolutely stay again. Thank you, Josh
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Malin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Perfect location. Big rooms. Nice with shower and bath tub. However, the room was not really clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Inn, great breakfast. Amazing location, minutes to most attractions. Room warm, comfortable and clean. Hair dryer and straightners in the room. Only downside 79 steps to the room, it does say stairs but not how many. Not ideal for people with health issues. Was able to leave bags at the start and end of our holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Very central and very nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible location. Be aware that there is no lift, but a small price to pay for a nice, quiet, well appointed room in the center of everything in Old Town. The first set of rooms can be a little noisy due to the pub downstairs and street traffic, but again, that is what happens when you book a boutique hotel above a pub. The upper floors were perfectly quiet and lovely. The room needed a bit of dusting, and the mattress was incredibly firm, but overall, great value for the price point!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rarely can I say that everything about a hotel booking was perfect - the whole experience exceeded our expectations and we had a wonderful stay. We were visiting the Fringe as part of our 21st anniversary, I'd mentioned it a while back when I booked. I also asked if we could have a room with a view and be quiet if possible. Sometimes you mention these things and they all get ignored! Well not at the Inn on the Mile - it's a beautiful boutique run hotel, with a bar and really great friendly staff. A big thank you and shout out to the general manager, Rosie, who arranged the room, which was perfect - views of the royal mile in the heart of the Fringe and a beautiful room which was quiet too. In the room when we arrived was a welcome card from Rosie and complimentary bottle of prosecco and basket of Scottish snacks/drink goodies! We felt really special and such a nice way to celebrate our 21st anniversary. The room itself was clean, modern, and beautiful decor with a super smart bathroom. All the staff during our stay were really friendly, helpful and breakfast was yummy and lots of it. We loved the crushed avacodo with tomatoes/corriander with poached egg. We also had two complimentary free drinks for the bar - so we had a cocktail and prosecco (yes more!) actually on our last day sitting in the outside area before we headed off to the airport. Our luggage was stored just inside the door so it made it really easy for us to head off that day. Thank you so much :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, service was ok, very clean and Room was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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6/10 Okay

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good rooms, well located hotel. No lobby area to speak of and I would not recommend their restaurant. I ended up having to walk and eat somewhere else, as my main plate never showed up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms and staff that goes out of their way to help you - fabulous place - great location - will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, nicely decorated and cosy. It was in a fantastic location, and really walkable to all main attractions. There was a bar/restaurant downstairs which had a lively atmosphere (and shows sport on a big screen), but the rooms were soundproofed really well and you couldn’t tell if that isn’t your sort of thing. We were able to keep our bags safe at the hotel before check-in and after check-out as well, which was great due to travel times. Would definitely return to this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025