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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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Mile Double or Twin | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Reception
Staircase
Bar (on property)
Interior detail
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
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • 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
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Cosy Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Bathrobes
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
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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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
  • ‪Grand Cafe at the Scotsman - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Albanach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Edinburgh - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Whiski Bar & Restaurant - ‬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), smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, outdoor furniture, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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

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 Old Town Edinburgh, 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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The Inn On The Mile Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 413 out of 681 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 681 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 681 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 681 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 681 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for Old Town! The room was great and had a great view. The food at the pub downstairs was delicious as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a gem! Rooms are spacious and well maintained. Bathroom is updated and the shower is excellent. The staff were lovely. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was amazingly comfortable but the room was all bed there was no room for anything else in there .. but not unpleasant it was actually quite nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an inn with rooms as opposed to a hotel. Very centrally located on The Royal Mile. The staff were excellent, rooms large and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It doesnt get better! Great staff, great breakfast, beautiful rooms, and the sound of bagpipes coming thru the window. Walkable to everywhere. One of the first stays of our 2 week trip through Scotland, and it spoiled us for everywhere else. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

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

Great location and friendly staff

My stay at Inn on the Mile was lovely. Great location and friendly staff. This was my first solo international trip and was nice to have sych a positive experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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

10/10 Excellent

JOE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 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

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Different checkin experience as it’s in the bar but don’t let this sway you, the staff are amazing, the food was great and entertainment every night was really good with it ending by midnight never kept us up! Anything you need they were there to please even taking your luggage up stairs for you and only 9 rooms! Loved this central right on the Royal Mile location is prime!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lively and lovely pub with a live acoustic set on the Friday we arrived. Staff were very nice too. All together a very pleasant stay and I definitely would return
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

10/10 Excellent

SARAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to enjoy 'the mile'.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Choi Kit

We lived on the third floor, there’s no elevator. The room was spacious and comfortable. Very convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

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

Heather

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

It's mad to stay anywhere else!

The Inn in the Mile is the perfect location, next to a taxi hub, and located at the half point on the Mile. Very clean, the food was great, all was comfortable, and our every need was met by friendly and professional staff. Highly recommend the breakfast package to start your day with no fuss and delicious a la carte menu to order from. Stephen was especially kind and accommodating, and made our stay an absolute pleasure, along with the rest of the staff. If I visit Edinburgh again, and I will as it is a beautiful city, I will absolutely stay here again! Superb!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Lovely room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Khaled

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Real nice hotel, bar, and restaurant. Even though there isn’t an elevator the staff is very helpful in getting your luggage up the stairs. A very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is AMAZING!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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