Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.1 (7870 reviews)
Picardy Place , Edinburgh , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Express check-out
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly staff
Good room size
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Breakfast variety lacking

Categories

Cleanliness
7.43
Some reviews mention issues with cleanliness and mold in the rooms.
Service
8.9
Multiple reviews praise the staff's friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
8.94
The location is frequently highlighted as excellent and convenient.
Room Quality
7.89
Generally good but noted issues such as views and room darkness.
Amenities
7.92
Good amenities available, though some guests noted missing items at breakfast.
Value for Money
7.88
Good value mentioned, though some services could improve.
Food and Beverage
7.43
Breakfast options were noted as lacking variety on some occasions.
Overall Experience
8.4
Overall positive experiences reported, some issues were noted but outweighed by positives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 23:05

Property Description

Discover the charm of Edinburgh at the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, where modern convenience meets historic elegance.

Prime Location
Nestled in the heart of New Town, you’re only a 5-minute stroll from the iconic Princes Street and Edinburgh Rail Station, placing the city's main attractions right at your doorstep.

Modern Comforts
Relax in our contemporary rooms, equipped with satellite TV, complimentary tea and coffee, and invigorating power showers, ensuring a refreshing stay after exploring the stunning local sights.

Delicious Dining
Start your day with a delightful complimentary buffet breakfast, featuring an array of hot and cold options. Unwind in our lounge bar, showcasing a fine selection of whiskies, and discover an array of dining options just steps away.

Experience Edinburgh like never before — book your stay today at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre!

Important information:

Car Parking is available at the nearby Q-Park Omni Center. 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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

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Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 7870 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.43
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.94
Room Quality: 7.89
Amenities: 7.92
Value for Money: 7.88
Food and Beverage: 7.43
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Deborah solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Perfect location
Fantastic breakfast

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Storevik solo_traveller no
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Ludwik solo_traveller pl
8
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Sylvie family_with_children re
8
Pros:

L'hôtel est très bien situé. Quand on arrive de l'aéroport, la ligne du tram est très bien pensée, avec un arrêt pratiquement en face de l'hôtel. Le départ pour le tour operator n'était pas très loin. À proximité se trouve aussi une galerie marchande.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Knudsen couple dk
8
Ganske udmærket
Pros:

centralt

Cons:

sur dame modtog os
der kunne godt være lidt mere ost på morgenbordet

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Gillian couple gb
9
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Bed settee & poor mattress

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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dario solo_traveller it
9
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Koert extended_group nl
7
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Linda solo_traveller gb
10
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Boodhun family_with_children mu
9
Excellent. I really love it. Definitely I will recommend your hotel
Pros:

Excellent but not much variety

Cons:

More different dishes

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Mustafa solo_traveller tr
8
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Eduardo extended_group es
9
Buena relación calidad-precio
Pros:

Buena ubicación, servicio amable. Servicio de limpieza bueno y buen diferencial de desayuno. Puedes ir andando a casi todo Edimburgo.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Paula extended_group gb
7
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Steffen solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Die Lage ist phantastisch und das Personal überaus freundlich.
Frühstück ist english and perfekt.

Cons:

...

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Karen solo_traveller gb
9
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jussi couple fi
6
Cons:

Parisängyn leveys vain 140cm!

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Janet extended_group gb
9
Just what we all expected for our trip.
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent and the location was just fantastic

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Cliffybabes couple gb
9
Ideal location for short stay.
Pros:

Location was Ideal, 10 minute walk to old town or railway station.

Cons:

Breakfast could be a bit over crowded at times 😞

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Danuta solo_traveller pl
8
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Paola couple gb
10
2026-05-03 via Nuitee