• Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Luggage storage

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

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet


Availability

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

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Polly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, friendly staff, comfortable room (slightly noisy as near the lift), lovely breakfast. Would stay here again. 😊
  • Warren
    Australia Australia
    Location, room and breakfast, was excellent. Value, size of the room, exceeded our expectations.
  • Dave
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It'd location is ideal short walk from the station restaurants next door and playhouse theatre right across the road

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Lift
  • Laundry
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel 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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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.

Mastercard Visa Solo JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel

  • Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel is 0.7 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Twin

  • Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.