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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG

3.0 star property

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
$257
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6

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300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1NA
  • Royal Mile
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG

3-star hotel in Old Town Edinburgh
This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, a 24-hour front desk, and a TV in a common area. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a front-desk safe and a vending machine.
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG offers 78 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 23-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include showers. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Edinburgh hotel also offers a vending machine, discounted use of a nearby fitness facility, and a front-desk safe.

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 18 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (64 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 23-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 18 per day (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
Parking height restrictions apply
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.

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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 472 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 397 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Marwan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this Holiday Inn Express. All the staff especially PANUWAT were great. Panuwat made sure we had everything we needed. He explained all the hotel had to offer. He was kind and patient. Because we are loyalty members (this is our 4th time at this property) he was able to get us a late check out for my senior citizen mother. Thank you Panuwat and IHG!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was great. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

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

Edinburgh on a budget

The rooms were designed smartly for a small space. Exceptional shower with great water pressure and easy to use shower head. Great soaps and shampoo. Largest towels I ever had in an economy hotel. The breakfast was decent. Great location. Very quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vipul

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I only stayed for one night but I really enjoyed my clean, quiet and spacious room. Staff was very welcoming, allowing me to check in early. I also liked the complimentary breakfast buffet. Lots of choices! When I visit Edinburgh again, I will definitely stay here. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Suann

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good room, OK breakfast

Comfy bed, no complaints about the room. Breakfast was hit and miss, things running out all the time with 10 minute waits for certain items
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kin, Lewis Center

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is situated at a great location in the heart of old town Edinburgh and a turn away to the Royal Miles. The hotel is in great condition. Staff and services are exceptional. We will stay at the hotel again next time we would be back at Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

SHERYLEEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is just walking distance to a lot of tourist attractions, restaurants and pub. Hotel has friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lyndsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy location to get to if you dont mind a steep hill
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie Chase

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great. The room was a little small but serviceable. The close proximity to the Royal Mile and train station was much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Susanne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and the staff was super helpful, but the rooms are teeny tiny so just be aware.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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

Comfortable hotel

Comfortable hotel in a good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was good but hotel was too crowded! Because of the noise coming from next door room, I requested to be moved to another room! Wish there were safe in rooms!! Breakfast lacked variety !! People behind the reception were so helpful and friendly BIG THUMBS UP !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Castle
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David, Sale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Some staff were great others mediocre Breakfast was cold and that was right at the beginning
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel nice and central for what we needed dislikes breakfast was Luke warm
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025