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Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

3.0 star property

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Explore the historic city's iconic cathedral and river views from a unique vantage point.
Classic hotel with a symmetrical facade and central entrance, featuring evenly spaced windows.
Relax in a cozy space with a comfortable bed, a stylish chair, and a flat-screen TV.
Relax in our stylish lobby, featuring a reception desk, comfortable seating, and a bar area.
Enjoy a convenient breakfast at this hotel's breakfast bar, featuring a selection of cereals, fruits, and self-service beverages.

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Picardy Place Top Of Leith Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3JT
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(54 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(75 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hotel has self parking and dry cleaning. Free self-service breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and express check-in are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG offers 186 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and dry cleaning service.
  • Free self-service breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, meeting rooms and laundry facilities
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 12 minutes on foot from Royal Mile
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The eco-certified Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG also features multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free self-service breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 16.50 per night); discounts available
  • Parking on site (GBP 20 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (201 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

More

  • 7 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

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: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 20.0 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 16.50 per night (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Tax ID - 244942395
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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 City Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 535 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1015 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Phoebe Clarisse

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staffs were very approachable. Very nice to stay since they offer 3 adults in a single room. But, the walls were thin since we could hear the neighbours. Furthermore, we left our luggage in the hotel for free when we checked out. But what I dont like was when we claim our luggage, they did not check the claim stab and they just let us in and get our own bags which is quite not safe.if thats there way of claiming the bags, we would lost our bags anytime.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaspreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Eimear

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armita

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

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

ANDREW RICHARD

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel is central to everything. Great for sightseeing, shopping and eating out. Sofa isn’t for adults - really poor spring mattress. Room felt pretty cold and there was mould in bathroom. Nonetheless, the breakfast was fantastic and staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walls were very thin
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Luis, London

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very good, all the staff were friendly and polite. The breakfast selection was amazing, never short of food and unlimited teas and coffees was welcome. It was very clean and tidy. It wasn't just the building that made the hotel special but all the staff, a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel. Great location, everything on the doorstep and walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lady

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is GREAT! Close to all the landmarks, restaurants, and shopping area. Staff is super friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff excellent. Venue ideal
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for tram and train access. Rooms are small but comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very lovely staff, the place is kept clean and the breakfast is good. The cons would be that the walls are very thin so you can hear all the loud guests and the bathroom smells humidity.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

Great Location!

Great location near the tram station. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

CONNIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Building is old. Stairs are inconvenient if you have heavy luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan-lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay. Team service is excellent and easy access to airport. Staff were very friendly in our hotel and the breakfast every morning sets you up for a long day of exploring!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tharindu Darshana Bandara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall options and convenience was good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DR. LEAH

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

City centre access

Bang in the middle of town next to the bus station and not too far away from the railway station. The airport shuttle and the tram stop (Picardi place) from the airport are very close.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ciara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, got checked in early and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

chi jie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location walkable to most sights and good breakfast to start the day!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024