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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1NA
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Royal Mile
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 a hairdryer. 23-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Royal Mile. Free WiFi in public areas and a bar are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a lift and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Royal Mile and 6 minutes on foot from University of Edinburgh
  • Pets welcome for a fee
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG also features a vending machine, discounted use of a nearby fitness facility, and a front desk safe.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site 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
  • Water dispenser

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
  • Lift (163 centimetre 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 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.

  • 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)

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
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
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 12 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.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 476 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 391 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1003 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

10/10 Excellent

Gord

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The desk staff were very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sucharita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and great location! Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Fredricka

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for visiting Edinburgh.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near High Street and the University.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yinjun

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sabeen

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The AC in my room was not working and upon complaining the night staff (Martin) told me to open windows which seemed unreasonable and I didn’t agree to it. He then told me to talk to Expedia because I booked through them. The hotel told Expedia that I need to check out at 12 in the night if I’m uncomfortable which made this hotel very unreliable for me. Hotel never issued any refund for the uncomfortable stay but Expedia did compensate me with some amount for the discomfort. Breakfast here was hot and fresh but they don’t keep enough quantity and don’t refill. They also wrap up atleast 30mins before the closure time. So we need to get up early to have a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location close to old town. Safe. Old building, but fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was perfect to visit the places of interest.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Wonderful front desk service. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the staff we're very helpful our room was ready on arrival
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and very clean!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing, very friendly and accommodating and courteous
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shek

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

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, great breakfast and fantastic location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brandy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was close to the Waverly train station and the Royal Mile. It was far enough away from the busy tourist area that it was quiet at night. The hotel was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good too. Got the day started well. Because of bad weather, our train to return to London was canceled and thw staff was helpful with extending our staff at the last minute.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Meeta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is centrally located and was easy to walk to from the station and was close to the Royal Mile. The room and bathroom was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located one street over from the Royal Mile. Convenient and clean. Breakfast was a nice start to each day.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura, Downingtown

Liked: Amenities
Staff top to bottom were friendly & helpful. Bed was comfortable. WiFi was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire, Torquay

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was not comfortable, pretty sure there was mould in apple juice from dispensers
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Charles Eric

Disliked: Amenities
Hard beds, no A/C, no ice, no phone in the room, arrogant lying desk agent(woman), Birsen was the only one who tried to help
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel was in a good location on the Royal Mile. Very walkable to restaurants and bars. Hotel was ok for a budget hotel. Nothing fancy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shea, Santa Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025