About this property

In Edinburgh’s New Town, this Georgian building is just a 5-minute walk from bustling Princes Street and Edinburgh Rail Station. It offers free Wi-Fi access and serves a free buffet breakfast every morning. Modern rooms at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre each have satellite TV and free tea and coffee. Tiled private bathrooms all feature a power shower and a hairdryer. A free daily buffet breakfast with both hot and cold items is provided in the Great Room. The relaxed lounge bar stocks a wide range of whiskies. Evening menus are on offer at restaurants on the hotel doorstep. The restaurants, bars and cinema in the Omni Centre are opposite this Holiday Inn Express. Impressive Edinburgh Castle is 1 mile away, whilst the galleries surrounding Queens Street Gardens are a half-mile walk. "Car Parking is available at the nearby Q-Park Omni Centre. The hotel does have a discount available to guests so please contact the hotel directly for the discount code prior to booking online"

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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2 single beds
1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Green Tourism
    Green Tourism

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dairis
    Latvia Latvia
    Excellent location. 15 min walk from Royal mile. 8 min walk from train station. Close to car rent companies. There is tram stop opposite the hotel, from which you can go to the airport. Responsive staff. Comfortable, clean, wide room.
  • Tracy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was clean, very comfortable beds/pillows. Breakfast good, staff extremely helpful - ordered a taxi for us to the station, gave us a takeaway cup to take a coffee with us as the taxi was booked.
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    1. Air conditioned. 2. Clean and comfortable rooms. 3. Inclusive breakfast. 4. Coffee machines with cups to go. 5. Friendly and helpful staff. 6. A luggage storage room you can use after check-out. 7. Amazing location: - opposite Picardy Place...
  • Iain
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was Good Price for 2 Nights @ £745 Not Good Just because Edinburgh had Tattoo & Fringe Festival Should Not be a reason for increase in Room Rate
  • Bell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel is great for all of Edinburgh's attractions plus fantastic for shopping. Its location is very slightly removed from the main drinking areas so its quiet at night despite also being really accessible. It has a tram stop right outside if...
  • Sylvia
    Australia Australia
    Great position. Staff excellent and helpful even taking our bags down the steps.
  • Archana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were super friendly and even though it’s an old building the staff and management have done all they can to make it as comfortable as possible . Some things like lack of access to a ramp and using stairs at the entrance is what the...
  • Edwards
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely staff on reception, very friendly and helpful. Very clean room and comfortable beds. Breakfast great. We will definately recommend to friends and hopefully be back.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean & well managed. Breakfast was included. Good choice too.
  • Paula
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location central. Plenty of choice at breakfast. Comfortable bed.

Hotel surroundings

House rules

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre by IHG takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Car Parking is available at the nearby Q-Park Omni Centre. The hotel does have a discount available to guests so please contact the hotel directly for the discount code prior to booking online

The hotel has steps to the front of the building, however, there is wheelchair access to the rear via a cobbled street.

Nearby Q car park is available for parking. Guests can request discount vouchers at reception.

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