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Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

3.0 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Picardy Place Top Of Leith Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3JT
  • Place, Calton Hill
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(61 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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

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

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

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

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

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Our customers tell us 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 Princes Street. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and dry cleaning service.
  • Free self-serve 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 proximity to shopping
  • Steps from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 6 minutes by foot from Princes Street
  • 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 business-friendly 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 free self-serve breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

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 self 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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
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 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; cash is not accepted
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 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. 546 out of 1071 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1071 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1071 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1071 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1071 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the moment we went through the front door, everything was top notch from the check-in to the checkout - could not find fault with anything. All the staff we were in touch with were very pleasant and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Disliked: Amenities
The room was very small. Not two queen beds but one bed and a pull out, very uncomfortable. The noise coming from the street was very loud. As for the breakfast, not great. We went elsewhere to eat.The location is good but I wouldn’t recommend staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Travelled with family
Great breakfast, staff was friendly and love the 24 hour coffee/tea access.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

cherie

Travelled with family
Staff was excellent, excellent that the tram is right outside made it so convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

sameer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service and breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

lin

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here so that should say something. Great location, near ESF, John Lewis (love that store) plenty of restaurants, Old and New Town, Bus Terminal and Edinburgh Waverly. Great spread for breakfast, staff helpful, beds and room clean. Good prices. This is an older hotel so some amenities it doesn’t have are a room fridge or safe but the staff accommodates if you need food stored for an early tour etc. It really could use new carpets but all in all I feel safe and comfortable here. It’s getting to be my home away from home.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We got into our room early because it was available. The room, beds and bathroom were clean. Breakfast had a good variety of foodstuffs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check-in, attentive front desk staff, good breakfast options, spectacular location in city center along tram line from the airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gretchen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is in a great location, which is why we chose it. Airport tram is steps away from entrance, Edinburgh Street Food court is across the street and has affordable, good food, and there is a mall not too far away with food and pub. Convenient small market 2 doors down The room was clean, but beware if you have mobility issues, steep stairs of entrance and weird stairs down to elevator and up to your rooms once you exit the elevator. Also, they do not provide washcloths unless you ask. Thermostat is tricky to figure out and no instructions. Having the free, on site breakfast was nice, especially if heading out on an early tour, but it's just okay - same thing every day. Staff was helpful, but not overly friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were friendly, very efficient and helpful. Foyer area had plenty of seating with help yourself coffee and tea. The rooms were clean with two single beds and everything included that you would expect such as, iron & iron board, hairdryer, toiletries, TV, tea & coffee making facilities and a twin USB bedside socket. My wife and I were in room 208 for two nights at the end of November 2025 and I am concerned that since staying there I have had several itchy bite marks on my body & legs. I am writing this review a week after my stay at the Holiday Inn Express and I have not had any more bite marks and thankfully the itching has now all but gone. I cannot say for definite that the bite marks were as a result of staying at the Holiday Inn Express but I honestly can’t think of any other plausible reason for them and if the management read this they might want to check the beds in room 208.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchel

Great hotel in a perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnson

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan Royston

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely family room. Great breakfast and hot chocolate lovely staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Friendly staff. Clean, tidy room and comfy bed. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast area was too crowded and staff were struggling to stay on top of everything (not their fault just far too busy). There was black mould in the shower and regular flashing lights coming in from outside (maybe the trams?) that kept my mother awake. On the positive side it’s a great location, was clean on the whole and staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Sujata

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at reception & during breakfast were helpful but my room was not cleaned properly. Tea bags weren't replaced, cups weren't cleaned. The thermostat didn't work. The room smelt damp. Very disappointed. Will not recommend or stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carol, Viewmount

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was tight but fine, comfortable beds and pillows. Staff were lovely Only getting 4 stars cause we were on ground floor with a few of a staff parking zone. Breakfast was ok, nothing to brag about but given how expensive everything is, it was a welcome benefit
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel close to Tram stations and within walking distance of everything
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Third time we've stayed in a Holiday Inn in Edinburgh, all 3 have been great. Staff are so helpful, polite and caring.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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