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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
Bar (on property)
Exterior
A modern hotel lobby with orange and gray seating, a patterned floor, and a reception area with a counter and shelves.

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, Grassmarket
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, and a red pillow.

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, and a red pillow.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a large bed with white and red pillows, a bedside table, and a lamp.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted lamp.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG

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 hair dryers. 23-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include showers. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Our customers tell us 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, an elevator, and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Royal Mile and 6 minutes by 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 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
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

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 used
  • 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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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 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. 487 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 381 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, good room., nuce breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Thiago

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Would highly recommend staying here. Great location, wonderful, friendly staff and the rooms were comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great. Excellent breakfast included. Will stay here again. Great area
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great value, lovely breakfast, staff were helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and bathroom is fine. Breakfast was busy with adequate selection of hot and cold food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Sanket

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a convenient location right next to the Royal Mile. Friendly staff. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was very good and fresh
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful with a last minute reservation change and helped with some items that required refrigeration. Nice breakfast buffet!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was absolutely perfect but the standout was the lovely reception staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

SARA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were all super friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good although was overdone sometimes but definitely didn't ruin our stay. Great location too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, convenient to Royal Mile.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast, excellent location with very clean facilities and courteous staff!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful from the moment we spoke on the phone pre arrival to the moment we left. Rooms are very clean, more than adequate for a short stay. Great selection of hot and cold food regularly refreshed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, great breakfast and fantastic location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Koba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, but small. The small bad was very small,
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were hot but we sorted that out. No sofa in our room so no where to sit. Unfortunately no parking but just a 2 minute walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service. The room was clean and as advertised
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nathalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good located hotel. Staff were incredibly kind, specially David. Very friendly and helpful. The rooms are equipped with both USB and USB-C on the walls to recharger all devices that you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were polite and helpful. Room was clean. Breakfast had good choices, and hotel had good location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Yogesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could be better if there are more options on breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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