Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Breakfast included
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)
‪20 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

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

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 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 breakfast and the location
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 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.

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

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Taufique

23 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

23 Mar 2025

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

Very central location. Clean. Very helpful staff

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

22 Mar 2025

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

So conveniently situated

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Francesca

20 Mar 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Overall was good. Walls were a little thin and there was a footmark on the wall so not cleanest. Staff were lovely and welcoming, area around is nice. Shower

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kendra

17 Mar 2025

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

I think the only thing was the walls are really thin - so you will likely hear your neighbor. But the location was great and the breakfast was good.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

cesar

17 Mar 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trohan

16 Mar 2025

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

Great

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with family

16 Mar 2025

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

Good location and great transport links but to be honest everything is walkable. Staff were polite and friendly as were the people of Edinburgh in general. The only thing is the breakfast area could be a bit bigger and have a better layout as was a bit chaotic.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

paul

14 Mar 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kenice

14 Mar 2025

Too more steps

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Argyl

Travelled with family

14 Mar 2025

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

One of the most convenient hotels in Edinburgh centre.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Jude

Travelled with family

13 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Basement room

Room location is terrible It’s in the basement Never stay here again

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marcella

Travelled with family

11 Mar 2025

Liked: Staff & service

That the window had been lodged open from the outside we were in a basement room overlooking the street level above, the window had been lodged open with an empty beer bottle and we had no idea on returning to thd room later that night as there is a single glass sliding window within the frame and we were cold and put it down to the location. In the morning we opened the curtains to find the reason was as explained we were ipset as this made us unsecured in our room. Reported to Natalie who said she would check on that for us but we were leaving then.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner

10 Mar 2025

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

Comfortable and clean room - very convenient for theatre and coty centre. Good breakfast options

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahala

6 Mar 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla

6 Mar 2025

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valdemaras

Travelled with family

4 Mar 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helene

2 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Sink plug got stuck down - had to seek help. Sink bowl extraordinarily deep - could bath a baby in it!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family

28 Feb 2025

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

Excellent short break

Super location, got off the tram from the airport outside the hotel. Central to everything Edinburgh. Staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. Breakfast was busy but we were warned by hotel of when the busiest time was if we wanted to avoid it, but the food was good and plentiful with a wide choice. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Indianara

Travelled with family

26 Feb 2025

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

Great experience

It was a lovely surprise, nice place with great price including breakfast, friendly staff. The room could be a little colder but was all good

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Travelled with group

26 Feb 2025

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

Enjoyable stay

Really enjoyable stay. Staff extremely helpful, especially the staff at breakfast. Very quick to clear tables, helpful with directions. Really nice to see someone who genuinely enjoys their work.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with family

25 Feb 2025

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

The bed was extremely uncomfortable very hard and the sofa bed was so loud squeaking everytime my son moved in it, this is a shame that this spoiled our stay with lack of sleep as the rest of the hotel was really good.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with family

25 Feb 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveller

24 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Well located, but rather small rooms in completely remade interior of a fine old building. Breakfast good, but in a cramped space and the coffee was lousy

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025