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Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

3.0 star property

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Interior
Exterior
Free daily self-serve breakfast
Exterior
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
$85
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026

Explore the area

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Picardy Place Top Of Leith Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3JT
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Omni Centre Edinburgh
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(88 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(62 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(58 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

3-star hotel in Edinburgh City Centre
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.

A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 16.50 per night); discounts available
  • Self parking on site (GBP 20 per night)
  • Limited onsite self 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.
  • Elevator (79 inch wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 7 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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

More

  • 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
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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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

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
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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 544 out of 1054 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 1054 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1054 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1054 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1054 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol-Ann, Peterborough

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10 min walk to the Royal Mile..good breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

JINGXIANG

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. But too expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian, Kitimat

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is well situated in Edinburgh. Close to shopping, tourist attractions and train station. Although room was small it was clean and met expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANJAY

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

bing

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Judy, Thornton

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly and helpful. Lots of restaurants around the hotel. Breakfast at hotel is good; can get very busy in the mornings though. Hotel does need some updates; looking a little dated and worn.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal location as we were going the Playhouse
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were kept very clean, only thing which did need attention was a lack of space at breakfast and being able to access food. Too small an area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

Family weekend

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good. Staff was great. Breakfast was okay. Coffee was not so good. Room was clean (the location of our room was noisy) but over all i give it 4 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahmood, Williamsburg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room could be bigger. Especially when 2 occupants. The included breakfast a big plus. 24 hour facility for coffee and tea a big plus. Keep that going. Ideal location. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary E

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hernan

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

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room and nice big bed. Breakfast was disappointing. Stale rolls and cheap produce. Was a shame because I wouldn’t stay again purely because of the poor quality of breakfast food. Staff were very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gonzalo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful, room clean & comfortable ( could use a little more light. Very convenient location for tram and railway stations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jobena, rochester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
It was not so good as the carpets were damp and some had a smell that irritated the nose.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Central train station yet safe and convenient to everything while not being in the busiest tourist areas. About 10 minute walk to local attractions and hop on hop off bus route. We found the complimentary breakfast to be good and room comfortable. Would return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Holiday Inn is very conveniently located at the Picardy Place Tram Stop and several bus stops. The staff were very helpful and the rooms were clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anil kumar

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, staff was respectful. Rooms too small and booked for more guests than they are supposed to. Hotel blame Expedia for putting room supposed for two people for 4 people accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025