See all properties
Save

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Royal Mile

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel

Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Property amenity
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Bar (on property)
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • BarBarBar
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the neighborhood

Map
300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1NA
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile4 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Edinburgh6 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle13 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)26 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Similar properties

Front of property
ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile – Hunter Square
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1005)
The price is $362
per night
$434 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile – Hunter Square

About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.You'll be steps from Royal Mile and within a 10-minute walk of University of Edinburgh with a stay at this Old Town Edinburgh hotel. Grassmarket and Scottish Parliament are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 4 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 7 min walk
  • Princes Street - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bannerman's Bar - 4 min walk
  • The Banshee Labyrinth - 2 min walk
  • The World's End - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Larder - 2 min walk
  • The Piemaker - 2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel

3-star hotel near Royal Mile
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 78 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel offers 78 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 23-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, German, Polish, Spanish, Thai

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite 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

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
  • Elevator (64 inch 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 23-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

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
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.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 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.

Property payment types

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 25 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

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 fire extinguisher, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, Barclaycard, 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

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

Edinburgh Holiday Inn Express Royal Mile
Edinburgh Royal Mile Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile
Holiday Inn Express Royal Mile
Holiday Inn Express Royal Mile Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Express Royal Mile Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Royal Mile Hotel Edinburgh
Royal Mile Holiday Inn Express
Express Edinburgh Royal Mile
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile Hotel Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile Scotland
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile Hotel
Express Enburgh Royal Mile
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel is 8.1 mi (27-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel?

As of May 13, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel on May 20, 2024 start from $250.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 3 mi (13-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 19.5 mi (47-min drive) from Silver Sands Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel to downtown Edinburgh?

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Edinburgh.

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 454 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 424 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1002 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, good service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davide

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in Edinburgh
A very convenient location for a one night stay right in the middle of Edinburgh. Exactly what I was expecting from the holiday inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to royal mile and all attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ahmed Al-Faisal

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayson

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet hotel, about 5 mins walk from the main tourist area of old Edinburgh. Staff are very helpful. Breakfast has a wide choice. Rooms are clean and comfortable, but could do with more lights.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet. Front desk staff outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023