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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1NA
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 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 Twin 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
(17 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(53 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)

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)

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

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

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About the area

Edinburgh

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG is centrally located in Edinburgh, a 4-minute walk from Royal Mile and 6 minutes by foot from University of Edinburgh. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Grassmarket and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Scottish Parliament.

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grassmarket - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bannerman's Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Salt Horse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar 50 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Edinburgh Larder - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Royal Mile
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.

Stay in one of 78 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. Additional amenities at this hotel include a vending machine and bike parking.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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
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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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.
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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
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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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 473 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 393 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

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

4/10 Poor

Jaldeep

Travelled with group
very small room. first floor rooms are below well travelled alley. People walking by all hours. Rooms are hot and can't open the windows because of busy alley.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Raul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean friendly staff great location Poor air conditioning
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to the Royal Mile, not fancy but very comfortable and the staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very close to the Royal Mile so walking to, and from was easy. Staff was very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Great location reasonable price

The location was great, nice and close to the royal mile, walking distance to the train station, and surrounded by many restaurants and shops. The staff were all friendly and willing to help. The room was nice and big as is the bathroom however the shower was very small once u put the shower curtain around ( wheelchair accessible). The only negative we had was the experience of the elevators. They are incredibly slow. Many times it would skip our floor altogether or it would pick you up only to go up and not down. After waiting 15 mins and still no elevator we lugged the stroller down the stairs. The breakfast was good and free which was amazing. They also gave us a to go breakfast the morning we checked out as we had an early morning flight. The beds were a bit hard. By the second night my hips ached but the location and spacious room made up for the beds. Had we stayed longer than the 2 nights it might have been more of an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good , but overprice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

OCAL

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location great staff poor breakfast awful extra bed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get around from the hotel, continental breakfast was great, and staff were helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and an excellent breakfast. The hotel is so lean and tidy it looks like it was recently renovated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Neeti

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SATYAJEET

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bat-el

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