Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

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Dates

August 2025

September 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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)
‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room

Good

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Very good

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Excellent

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Very good

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Excellent

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

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Pool
Hot tub
Spa
Parking included

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

About this property

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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 Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. 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 breakfast and the clean accommodations
Steps from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 12 minutes by 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 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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)

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

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

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 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

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

John

17 May 2025

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

older Texas couple

Great location near city center, train & bus stations that made easy sight seeing in city & two day trips we took. The hotel offers the best breakfast we have ever had in our 12 trips to UK. Excellent hotel at fair price.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Ann

17 May 2025

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

Excellent location. Friendly staff.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr John A

15 May 2025

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

15 May 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kam Ming Herina

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner

15 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very good location, Easy to walk everywhere. Staff are all very nice. Specially *Yanis*, he was very kind.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlon

Travelled with family

14 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This hotel was Great, great location, the staff was friendly and professional

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

11 May 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Florilyn

Travelled with group

9 May 2025

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

The Hotel location is vety good near princess street and walking distance to everything...Easy access to the airport.The good thing as well is that they let us check in early...I do recommend this hotel its worth your money..

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

8 May 2025

Liked: Amenities

Good location. Excellent staff.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hermino

Travelled with family

7 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

accommodating staff

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Daryl

5 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

5 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Ideally situated with plenty of dining options and shopping areas if required. Hotel very clean with good facilities including excellent showers. Staff were very helpful, especially Anathalie who ensured certain dietary needs were met at breakfast time.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family

3 May 2025

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

Perfect for exploring Edinburgh

Perfect location and good staff

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

1 May 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Phoebe Clarisse

Travelled with family

24 Apr 2025

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

23 Apr 2025

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

Good

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Eimear

21 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armita

Travelled with family

20 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

17 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

ANDREW RICHARD

16 Apr 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Travelled with family

16 Apr 2025

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

16 Apr 2025

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

Walls were very thin

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Luis, London

13 Apr 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Travelled with family

10 Apr 2025

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