Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.2 (4836 reviews)
300 Cowgate , Edinburgh , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness
Limited breakfast options
No parking available

Categories

Cleanliness
7.7
Some reviews pointed out cleanliness issues, such as hair left in the bathroom.
Service
9.2
Positive sentiment in many reviews highlights friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.2
Multiple reviews emphasize the hotel's excellent location for exploring the city.
Room Quality
8.2
Most rooms were reported as clean and comfortable, with adequate space.
Amenities
7.7
Some complaints about breakfast variety and room amenities.
Value for Money
8.2
Generally considered good value, especially with the location.
Food and Beverage
7.2
Breakfast quality received several negative remarks, especially regarding variety and freshness.
Overall Experience
8.2
Most guests enjoyed their stay despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 18:26

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in the heart of the city center, Holiday Inn Express is a short stroll from the iconic Royal Mile and other major attractions, making it the perfect base for exploring Edinburgh.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, and a delicious breakfast buffet to kickstart your day of adventure. The hotel also offers free baggage storage and a cozy bar to unwind in after a day of sightseeing.

Family-Friendly
With children under 18 staying for free, the hotel caters to families looking for a comfortable and budget-friendly stay in the historic Old Town. Book now to experience the best of Edinburgh with Holiday Inn Express.

Important information:

The hotel offers a 25% discount for car parking at the nearby NCP St Johns Hill secure car park.

If booking a Double Room with Sofa Bed and you require the hotel to set up the extra bed, please inform the hotel via the Special Requests box during the booking process.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 30 GBP per pet, per stay applies. Pets are welcomed by prior arrangement with the hotel.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Groups

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

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 19 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 4836 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.7
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 7.7
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 7.2
Overall Experience: 8.2
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Melanie family_with_children fr
8
Super séjour
Pros:

L’emplacement de l’hôtel très bien, personnel agréable. Le petit déjeuner est bien il y a du salé et du sucré.

Cons:

Juste pour mettre quelques choses peut-être plus de choix de fruits frais

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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annalisa family_with_children it
10
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Juliano family_with_children br
10
Pros:

Localização e funcionarios

Cons:

O cafe da manhã é bom, mas nada demais. Faltou queijo e mais opções.

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
10
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Cathal couple gb
10
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Hilde couple no
7
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Lukas solo_traveller lt
10
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Bmcg89 solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

Location, price, friendly staff

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Lee solo_traveller gb
10
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Cigdem family_with_children tr
10
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Michele family_with_children it
9
Pros:

Posizione, colazione

Cons:

Doccia

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Keshav family_with_children gb
8
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Isabel solo_traveller gb
3
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MaireR solo_traveller fi
8
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Xiaodong family_with_children us
9
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Bruno family_with_children pt
8
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Olga solo_traveller au
7
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Brian solo_traveller ie
6
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Alex solo_traveller us
7
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Philippe family_with_children fr
9
2026-04-13 via Nuitee