Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.2 (4915 reviews)
300 Cowgate , Edinburgh , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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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 4915 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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engin • family_with_children • tr
5
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • family_with_children • gb
9
Enchanting city break
Pros:

Staff were lovely. Breakfast was great

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
İsmail • family_with_children • tr
10
Pros:

Özellikle Birsen hanım çok ilgiliydi
Çok teşekkür ederiz

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Carlos Fernando • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

La ubicación es estupenda! El personal muy amable. El desayuno muy básico y la limpieza más ó menos, el grifo del baño se movía para todos lados En general un poco caro, pero la ubicación es estupenda para visitar Edimburgo.

Cons:

El desayuno muy básico y el mantenimiento de las instalaciones.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Zeynel • family_with_children • tr
7
Bebek beşiği haricinde diğer olanakları iyiydi.
Pros:

Bebek beşiği haricinde diğer olanakları iyiydi.

Cons:

Bebek beşiği çok alçaktaydı. Bu sebeple geceleri bebeğimiz çok üşüdü. Gece kaldırdığımızda bebeğin her yeri buz gibiydii devamında da midesi üşüttüğü için kusmaya başladı. 3 kere kustuktan sonra hastaneye götürmek zorunda kaldık. Bebek beşikleri için yeni çözüm bulmalılar. Çok sağlıksız.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Burcak • family_with_children • tr
8
Pros:

Konum

Cons:

Banyo temizliği iyi değildi, kabin dışarı su sızdırıyordu , kahvaltı idare eder , çok iyi değildi
3 kişi kaldığımız odada çay kahve setup ları 2 kişilikti

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
İpek • family_with_children • tr
7
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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amiran • family_with_children • il
4
מאכזב ולא נח
Cons:

החדרים לא נוחים, הכל קטן ולא נח. ארוחת הבוקר מגעילה במיוחד והניקיון מחופף. גבו מאיתנו המון כסף בשביל האכזבה הזו

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
G
gulden • family_with_children • tr
10
Neredeyse mükemmel
Pros:

Resepsiyonda Birsen Hanım'ın göstermiş olduğu profesyonel yaklaşım ve ilgi; ilk andan itibaren doğru yerde olduğumuzu anlamamızı sağladı. Her detay olması gerektiği gibiydi.

Teşekkürler :)

Cons:

Kahvaltı için seçenekler bir tık daha arttırılabilir. Mesela peynir çeşitlerinin eklenmesi tabloyu oldukça pozitif etkileyecek faktörlerden birisi :)

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Rachael • family_with_children • gb
1
Disappointed
Cons:

Cancelled my hotel stay and tried sending me a hour away from my home I live 5 hours from Edinburgh

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Julio Marcelo • extended_group • ar
6
Pros:

Ubicación

Cons:

Limpieza habitación

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • extended_group • us
6
ok but should be in working order
Pros:

the staff was kind

Cons:

the a/c doesn’t work well and leaked and for the money that seems abit of a mismatch

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Rozan • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

The breakfast was okay. location is very central to old town and the train station.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Maurizio • family_with_children • ch
8
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Scorca • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Mehmet Derviş • family_with_children • tr
6
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Gurelme • solo_traveller • tr
8
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Ann • solo_traveller • gb
8
Lively central place to visit Edinburg
Pros:

Very central

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Norgard • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Loved the staff and the location Close to the royal mile and easy access to food and drink.

Cons:

How firm the mattresses were. They felt like a stiff board.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • family_with_children • gb
10
Very clean good location!
Pros:

Very clean!

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee