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About this property

Situated on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh city centre, The Inn on the Mile offers an alternative luxury hotel experience of staying in one of Edinburgh's most prestigious historic landmarks. Princes Street and Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station are 400 metres away. Rooms at the hotel are situated across three floors and accessed by stairs only. Included in all bedrooms are a large flat-screen TV, work desk with free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock with ceiling in-built speakers. Guests can enjoy full tea and coffee making facilities, which come with Scottish delicacies. All bedrooms come with GHD hair straighteners as standard. The bar looks out over the Royal Mile and has free Wi-Fi, wood panelling and an outdoor seating area. A full Scottish breakfast is available each morning and pub food is served daily. Limited room service is also available. It is a 5-minute walk from The Inn on the Mile to Edinburgh Castle, which overlooks the picturesque Princes Street Gardens. Waverley Train Station is only 2 minutes’ walk away and Edinburgh Airport can be accessed via the Airlink bus service which runs every 10 minutes from the airport to the city centre.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Scotsman Collection
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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Full English/Irish


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were very accommodating nightly live music was great a brilliant place to stay
  • Lorraine
    Ireland Ireland
    Lovely central location; great room - beds comfortable, beautiful bathroom with large bath, separate shower & double whb; coffee machine; GHD. Responded promptly to any queries & kept our bags safe while we explored the day of departure. Staff...
  • Rio
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room is bigger than we thought, the view is awesome, double window so you can’t be disturbed but you can still hear beautiful bagpipes. Staffs are all very kind and friendly.
  • Julie
    Australia Australia
    Access to everything. Within walking distance and central
  • Linda
    Canada Canada
    The breakfasts were great, the selection was good for the evening meal
  • Bronislava
    Slovakia Slovakia
    The location is perfect, you are right in the middle of the Royal Mile. Staff is amazingly helpful. Breakfast was very good, you get a choice of plenty meals and drinks.
  • Lavinia
    Australia Australia
    Location, location, location! One minute you are in the hustle and bustle of the Royal Mile and in an instant you leave it all behind for the peace and quiet of the Inn.
  • Aleksandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property’s location is excellent, walking distance to all the attractions and shops.
  • Darryl
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was great. Very friendly staff attentive and helpful. Food was good in the pub. Room larger than I expected and very nicely appointed.
  • Emily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was immaculate as was the bathroom. Very comfortable and enjoyed our stay

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests should be aware that this hotel does not have a lift.

The cancellation policy shown on this page is based on an arrival time of 14:00 (GMT).

Payment is required on check-in.

When booking 3 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.