Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.2 (5099 reviews)
300 Cowgate , Edinburgh , gb
+44 131 524 8400

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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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 travelling 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 identification and credit card upon check-in.

Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 5099 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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Colleen • solo_traveller • us
10
Location! Location!
Pros:

Location, AC

Cons:

Price was high during August tattoo

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
J
Javier • family_with_children • pa
8
Buen hotel con una ubicación excelente
Pros:

Lo mejor del hotel es su privilegiada ubicación a un paso de la ciudad vieja . El personal es excepcional , eficiente , amables y diligentes , aunque no hablen español .La habitación pequeña pero correcta , el tamaño de las habitaciones en las grandes ciudades turísticas ha sufrido un empequeñecimiento general y este hotel no es la excepción.

Cons:

Para mí tiene dos puntos débiles , el desayuno que es muy simple y aburrido . Para un par o tres de días pase , nosotros estuvimos ocho noches y los últimos días ya comíamos el desayuno fuera del hotel , teniéndolo pagado. El segundo punto débil es la conectividad , cuando el hotel está lleno , pleno mes de agosto , la señal no es estable y sufre caídas frecuentes , hoy en día esto es una molestia aunque estés de vacaciones

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Raj • family_with_children • in
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Puricelli • couple • it
2
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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laurent • family_with_children • ch
8
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Dianne • family_with_children • au
8
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Lu • family_with_children • gb
5
员工服务很好，但房间一般
Pros:

员工服务态度特别好，早餐也还不错

Cons:

房间设施一般

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Kavittha • solo_traveller • hk
7
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • family_with_children • ar
8
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Siegimaus • solo_traveller • at
7
Pros:

Lage

Cons:

Preis

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
J
Juan Alberto • family_with_children • es
9
Ubicación perfecta
Pros:

Lo mejor la ubicación cerca de todo el entorno turístico y la atención del Sr. David a nuestra llegada, al igual que el resto del personal. Desayuno correcto. Un 3* correcto y adecuado para ir a Edimburgo.

Cons:

Por poner algún pero, como éramos 3 en la habitación faltaba un poco de espacio de almacenamiento.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
M
Maria • solo_traveller • at
5
Preis/Leistung nicht optimal
Pros:

sehr freundliches Personal

Cons:

das Frühstück

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
M
María • family_with_children • es
9
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • at
10
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Binns14 • Family • Cornwall, England
8
Ideally located for the Royal Mile & main attractions
Pros:

Ideally located in Cowgate just a short walk to Royal Mile and only 10 min walk to Edinburgh Castle. We visited all the main attractions and areas like Holyrood Park (for Arthur's Seat) and Calton Hill both only a 14 minute walk. There is a handy convenience store just opposite, Hotel itself is clean and tidy with a breakfast room on the lower floor (all floors accessible via lift). Breakfast selection is basic but adequate with a choice of hot and cold foods (sausages, bacon, hash browns, beans, scrambled eggs, toast , croissants, muffins, choice of cereal, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and fruit juice). We stayed in room 301 which had a good view towards Arthur's Seat, but the room was set up as accessible and the bathroom was a wet room with the shower in the corner. Unfortunately the whole floor was level and so the whole floor flooded when using the shower! So ask for a non- accessible room if you don't need it!

2026-07-26 • via Tripadvisor
A
Anne • couple • au
9
Pros:

Great location

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Xuejiang • couple • cn
10
Good base to explore Edinburgh
Pros:

Satisfied with everything, especially the location.

Cons:

No

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
M
Misha • solo_traveller • bd
7
Pros:

Location is excellent.

Cons:

Too few options in breakfast, water leaking from AC.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Silke • family_with_children • de
8
Pros:

Wir hatten ein 3 Bett Zimmer, welches groß genug war. Es war barrierefrei, das Bad war gut, aber beim duschen war der Boden etwas nass. Das Frühstück war ebenfalls gut. Sehr zentral gelegen. Das Parkhaus NPC ist 5 Minuten zu Fuß entfernt.
Wir würden nochmals wiederkommen

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
C
Cleverson • couple • br
8
Vale pela localização.
Pros:

A localização é ótima. Bem próximo a tudo.

Cons:

O banheiro é estranho e a limpeza do quarto é fraca

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee