Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel
1 night
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Picardy Pl, Edinburgh, EH1 3JT
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Last booked 7 hrs ago
Highlights
Sparkling clean
Excellent service
Pets welcome
Ideal location
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Amenities
Luggage Storage
Taxi booking service
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Bar
24-Hour Front Desk
Express Check-In and Check-Out
Front Desk Safe
English
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Property Description
A modern Edinburgh hotel in a Georgian building within walking distance of the city's top attractionsHoliday Inn Express® - Edinburgh City Centre hotel is a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley station in the city's New Town. It's a short stroll to the York Place tram stop, which has a direct connection to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The Edinburgh Playhouse theatre and OMNI Edinburgh's restaurants and cinemas are right across the road. Princes Street and George Street's shops are a few minutes' walk away.You can ramble over the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle, 20 minutes' walk from the hotel. Or experience more royal flavour, less than a mile from the hotel, at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen's official Scottish residence. Amble through the expansive Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, half an hour on foot from the hotel, or wander into Princes Street Gardens to spot the huge floral clock.Business guests are on the doorstep of the financial district around St. Andrew Square and George Street, while the Edinburgh International Conference Centre is less than 10 minutes' drive away. The hotel has a smart meeting rooms.Enjoy free Wi-Fi and an inclusive hot Express Start Breakfast. A nearby Fitness Centre is available to guests. Unwind after a busy day's sightseeing over a cool beer in the lounge bar.
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8.8/10
Very GoodLovely stay. Couldn't fault. Will definitely stay again
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Surroundings
Airport: Edinburgh Airport
(15.4 km)
Train: Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station
(680m)
Train: Haymarket Railway Station
(3.5 km)
Landmarks: Calton Hill
(320m)
Landmarks: National Monument of Scotland
(380m)
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Overview
Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
6
Standard Room
1 Double bed or 2 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Private Toilet
Shampoo
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3
Double Room with Sofa Bed
1 Double bed and 1 Sofa bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Movie
Private Toilet
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1
Run Of House Non Smoking
Non-smoking
Curtain
Spare Bedding
Soft Drink
24-Hour Hot Water
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2
Mobility Accessible Double Room
1 Double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Alarm Clock Vibration Pillow
Movie
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3
Double Room
1 Double bed
12m² | Floor: 1-6
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Movie
Private Toilet
Check Availability
3
Twin Room
2 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Movie
Private Toilet
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Guest Reviews
8.8/10
Very Good
137 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness9
- Amenities8.4
- Location9
- Service9
Average for similar properties in Edinburgh
AI Summary
The accommodation excels in service with friendly staff and convenient location near city center and transportation. Guests praise cleanliness and enjoy the varied, delicious breakfast with take-out options.
Guest User
April 20, 2025
Perfect for a weekend stay. Opposite the playhouse and easily accessible from the airport by tram. I would use it again if there is a chance.
Ko Felix
April 18, 2025
Great customer service. All have been very helpful. There is free coffee or hot chocolate as well for hotel guest.
LEI
April 4, 2025
The hotel has a great location. We took the tram from the airport, and the hotel was right across the station when we got off—super convenient.
The room was clean and decently sized, though the double bed was a bit small. But since we were out early and back late every day, exploring Edinburgh's cobbled streets on foot, the bed size didn’t affect our sleep at all...
The breakfast was fantastic—a full English spread with coffee, milk, scrambled eggs, sausages, croissants, you name it... The self-service coffee machine in the lobby was also excellent. Coming back to a cup of hot chocolate to warm up was the perfect way to unwind after a long day.
We’d definitely recommend this place to friends, and the higher floors offer great views too!
Ash76
March 18, 2025
This place was much better than I thought. Room was a good size, amenities were great, staff was helpful and location was very close to shops, restaurants and attractions.
Anonymous User
December 27, 2024
The hotel and staff were great. The staff are very accommodating. Great breakfast are served. Highly recommended. Within walking distance to visit the Edinburgh landmarks such as Carlton hill, Edinburgh castle, university of Edinburgh, princess street, royal mile etc.
Guest User
April 22, 2025
Very friendly and informative staff. Good breakfast. Hotel in a really good location. Would definitely stay again.
Guest User
February 8, 2025
Great location, nice experience!
chanmy
March 25, 2025
Early check in was arranged and nice three days stay during our trip in Edinburgh. Thumb on for the service and we will be back!
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Luggage Storage
Taxi booking service
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Bar
24-Hour Front Desk
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
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Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Parking
Parking
Transportation
Taxi booking service
Front Desk Services
Luggage Storage
Express Check-In and Check-Out
Front Desk Safe
24-Hour Front Desk
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Halal meals provided
Off-site
Alcohol-Free Rooms (On Request)
Room Service
Bar
Public Areas
Elevator
Smoking Area
No Smoking in Public Areas
Cleaning Services
Dry Cleaning
Additional charge
Clothes Dryer
Laundry Service (On-Site)
Additional charge
Ironing Service
Additional charge
Business Services
Postal Service
Fax/Copying Service
Additional charge
Accessibility
Accessible Rooms Available
Safety & Security
Security Alarm
CCTV In Public Areas
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Detector
First-Aid Kit
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 15:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Buffet:£8.00 per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
Legal Information
This property is managed by a professional host. Professional hosts are parties that act for purposes relating to their trade, business, or profession and are regarded as traders under EU law.
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Property Description
- Opened: 2003
- Number of Rooms: 186
A modern Edinburgh hotel in a Georgian building within walking distance of the city's top attractionsHoliday Inn Express® - Edinburgh City Centre hotel is a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley station in the city's New Town. It's a short stroll to the York Place tram stop, which has a direct connection to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The Edinburgh Playhouse theatre and OMNI Edinburgh's restaurants and cinemas are right across the road. Princes Street and George Street's shops are a few minutes' walk away.You can ramble over the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle, 20 minutes' walk from the hotel. Or experience more royal flavour, less than a mile from the hotel, at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen's official Scottish residence. Amble through the expansive Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, half an hour on foot from the hotel, or wander into Princes Street Gardens to spot the huge floral clock.Business guests are on the doorstep of the financial district around St. Andrew Square and George Street, while the Edinburgh International Conference Centre is less than 10 minutes' drive away. The hotel has a smart meeting rooms.Enjoy free Wi-Fi and an inclusive hot Express Start Breakfast. A nearby Fitness Centre is available to guests. Unwind after a busy day's sightseeing over a cool beer in the lounge bar.