Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile by IHG

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Scored 8
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.1

Property highlights

About this property

This city centre Holiday Inn Express is just a few minutes’ walk from the Royal Mile, and 0.6 miles from Holyrood House. This IHG Quality Excellence Award-winning hotel offers free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV. The bright and airy rooms are well-equipped with pay movies, free tea/coffee facilities and a private shower room with a hairdryer. Children under 18 stay free when using existing bedding. Guests can prepare for a day exploring Edinburgh with a free breakfast buffet that includes both continental and traditional hot items. We have a food menu at the hotel. The relaxed bar has a large-screen TV, and the hotel also has free baggage storage. The Express Edinburgh Internation Airport in - Royal Mile is located in the charming Old Town, 0.8 miles from Edinburgh Castle. Princes Street’s shops are 10 minutes’ walk away. The University of Edinburgh campus is just across the road. Within 10 minutes' walk of Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station, guests are also surrounded by bars, shops and restaurants. Discounted parking is available at a nearby private car park. The following attractions into the description - Dynamic Earth, National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One, Royal Yacht Britannia.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Free cot available on request
Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

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Standard Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 29 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Continental breakfast included
  • 1 double bed
US$866 for 3 nights
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Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 29 October 2025
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Continental breakfast included
US$911 for 3 nights
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Standard Double Room with Single Sofa Bed and Free Hot Breakfast
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 29 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Continental breakfast included
  • 1 double bed and
  • 1 sofa bed
US$911 for 3 nights
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Standard Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast
  • 1 double bed
205 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Ironing facilities
  • Satellite channels
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Cable channels
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$289 per night
Price US$866
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 29 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast
205 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$304 per night
Price US$911
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 29 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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Standard Double Room with Single Sofa Bed and Free Hot Breakfast
  • 1 double bed and
  • 1 sofa bed
205 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$304 per night
Price US$911
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 29 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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    We have 6 left
  • You won't be charged yet
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Guests who stayed here loved

Mowle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Brilliant. Staff excellent. Friendly and welcoming”
Blanka
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very good breakfast and spacious rooms, the bed was very comfortable as well. The location was really convinient, just off the Royal Mile.”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Close to trainstation and Close to venue we were going to”
June
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was good to see dogs in the hotel, especially in the Dining Room”
Brooke
Australia Australia
“The staff were great! Really attentive to our daughter. Very helpful with all our needs. Everything was great..”
Victoria1911
Malta Malta
“The hotel is in a good location and within walking distance to the Edinburgh Castle and other highlights in Edinburgh. It has a very good breakfast, offering a selection of food, cereals, fruits and sweets. The staff were very helpful and...”
Severine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was lovely, and I especially appreciated the spacious and comfortable bathroom with a great shower. The hotel itself was peaceful and quiet, making it easy to relax. Breakfast was a highlight—there was a generous buffet that even included...”
Margot-marie
South Africa South Africa
“Excellent location, comfortable rooms, good breakfast and room service”
Sharon
Australia Australia
“It was a great location , very clean and the staff are very friendly”
Tabatha
Australia Australia
“Great place to stay. Close to everything, easy walk around the city.”

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile by IHG

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Free cot available on request

House rules

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile by IHG takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
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 18 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 allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The hotel offers a 25% discount for car parking at the nearby NCP St Johns Hill secure car park.

If booking a Double Room with Sofa Bed and you require the hotel to set up the extra bed, please inform the hotel via the Special Requests box during the booking process.

When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 30 GBP per pet, per stay applies. Pets are welcomed by prior arrangement with the hotel.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.