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Hotel The Inn on the Mile

The Inn on the Mile

82 High Street, Royal Mile, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1LL, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.8/10! (score from 89 reviews)

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9.1
Superb
89 reviews
  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Location

    9.8

  • Total

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

We had a great stay at the Inn on the mile. Great location and lovely room. We were just there for one night but wish it was longer.

Ian United Kingdom

Couldn’t ask for a nice place to stop,staff do helpful and friendly and complimentary drinks what more could you ask for Definitely book here again

Lynne United Kingdom

The room was gorgeous and very comfortable. We had a view onto the Royal Mile. Complementary drink on arrival was a lovely touch. Breakfasts were lovely and staff were very friendly. Can highly recommend.

Martha United Kingdom

Great location, the room was amazing for the price, staff were really friendly & I got a free pint on check in ...whats not to like?

Stew United Kingdom

The breakfasts were great, the cleanliness and layout of the room was great, the brownies upon checking-in were great......the staff were ALL wonderful.

Taggett United Kingdom

Brilliant location and considering the proximity to the street you would think it would be noisy but they have brilliant sound proofing! Stunning room, lots of lovely touches and very spacious.

Nicole United Kingdom

Beautiful use of a old building, only 9 rooms so it felt very personal

Frank United Kingdom

From entering the property the staff were outstanding and extremely helpful. Location of the property was excellent as my son and I had no transport and were therefore exploring by foot. Room was clean and beds were very comfortable. Breakfast was first class. Will definitely book here again.

Elaine South Africa

Excellent room, fantastic bathroom, “details” such as delicious brownies

Marta Chile

The room and en-suite were excellent. I especially liked the ghd straighteners.(brilliant idea) we also loved the chocolate brownie on arrival (nice touch). Also great location.

Sarah United Kingdom

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9.1
Superb
89 reviews
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  • “We had a great stay at the Inn on the mile. Great location and lovely room. We were just there for one night but wish it was longer.”
    Ian Ian United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Couldn’t ask for a nice place to stop,staff do helpful and friendly and complimentary drinks what more could you ask for Definitely book here again”
    Lynne Lynne United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The room was gorgeous and very comfortable. We had a view onto the Royal Mile. Complementary drink on arrival was a lovely touch. Breakfasts were lovely and staff were very friendly.”
    Martha Martha United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great location, the room was amazing for the price, staff were really friendly & I got a free pint on check in ...whats not to like?”
    Stew Stew United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The breakfasts were great, the cleanliness and layout of the room was great, the brownies upon checking-in were great......the staff were ALL wonderful.”
    Taggett Taggett United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Brilliant location and considering the proximity to the street you would think it would be noisy but they have brilliant sound proofing! Stunning room, lots of lovely touches and very spacious.”
    Nicole Nicole United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Beautiful use of a old building, only 9 rooms so it felt very personal”
    Frank Frank United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “From entering the property the staff were outstanding and extremely helpful. Location of the property was excellent as my son and I had no transport and were therefore exploring by foot.”
    Elaine Elaine South Africa South Africa
  • “Excellent room, fantastic bathroom, “details” such as delicious brownies”
    Marta Marta Chile Chile
  • “The room and en-suite were excellent. I especially liked the ghd straighteners.(brilliant idea) we also loved the chocolate brownie on arrival (nice touch). Also great location.”
    Sarah Sarah United Kingdom United Kingdom

Stay in the heart of Edinburgh – Excellent location - show map

One of our bestsellers in Edinburgh! Situated on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh city centre, The Inn on the Mile offers an alternative luxury hotel experience of staying in one of Edinburgh's most prestigious historic landmarks. Princes Street and Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station are 450 yards away.

Rooms at the hotel are situated across three floors and accessed by stairs only.

Included in all bedrooms are a large flat-screen TV, work desk with free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock with ceiling in-built speakers. Guests can enjoy full tea and coffee making facilities, which come with Scottish delicacies. All bedrooms come with GHD hair straighteners as standard.

The bar looks out over the Royal Mile and has free Wi-Fi, wood panelling and an outdoor seating area. A full Scottish breakfast is available each morning and pub food is served daily. Limited room service is also available.

It is a 5-minute walk from The Inn on the Mile to Edinburgh Castle, which overlooks the picturesque Princes Street Gardens. Waverley Train Station is only 2 minutes’ walk away and Edinburgh Airport can be accessed via the Airlink bus service which runs every 10 minutes from the airport to the city centre.

This is our guests' favourite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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24-hour front desk
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.2 for two-person stays.

뀐 Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

끉 Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

끸 Private parking available

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9.1
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  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities9.4
  • Cleanliness9.4
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location 9.8
  • Free WiFi 10
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  • Ian United Kingdom

    “We had a great stay at the Inn on the mile. Great location and lovely room. We were just there for one night but wish it was longer. ”

  • Lynne United Kingdom

    “Couldn’t ask for a nice place to stop,staff do helpful and friendly and complimentary drinks what more could you ask for Definitely book here again ”

  • Martha United Kingdom

    “The room was gorgeous and very comfortable. We had a view onto the Royal Mile. Complementary drink on arrival was a lovely touch. Breakfasts were lovely and staff were very friendly. Can highly recommend.”

  • Stew United Kingdom

    “Great location, the room was amazing for the price, staff were really friendly & I got a free pint on check in ...whats not to like?”

  • Taggett United Kingdom

    “The breakfasts were great, the cleanliness and layout of the room was great, the brownies upon checking-in were great......the staff were ALL wonderful.”

  • Nicole United Kingdom

    “Brilliant location and considering the proximity to the street you would think it would be noisy but they have brilliant sound proofing! Stunning room, lots of lovely touches and very spacious.”

  • Frank United Kingdom

    “Beautiful use of a old building, only 9 rooms so it felt very personal”

  • Elaine South Africa

    “From entering the property the staff were outstanding and extremely helpful. Location of the property was excellent as my son and I had no transport and were therefore exploring by foot. Room was clean and beds were very comfortable. Breakfast was first class. Will definitely book here again.” Read more

  • Marta Chile

    “Excellent room, fantastic bathroom, “details” such as delicious brownies”

  • Sarah United Kingdom

    “The room and en-suite were excellent. I especially liked the ghd straighteners.(brilliant idea) we also loved the chocolate brownie on arrival (nice touch). Also great location.”

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An inside look at The Inn on the Mile

Hosting an intimate 9 boutique bedrooms, our crisp and clean interiors and décor is the perfect base to explore our great city with an ideal location located on The Royal Mile in the heart of the city centre. The Mile pub pays homage to our banking history with subtle twists from our past. With a sensational selection of drinks and locally sourced Scottish menu.

Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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Located in the historic old town

Stay in the oldest part of Scotland's capital, where gas lamps light up elegant buildings and cobblestone streets. Nearby, the imposing Edinburgh Castle looms over the city.

What's nearby
  • Geoffrey Kiltmakers and Weavers
    0.1 miles
  • Museum of Childhood
    0.1 miles
  • City Art Centre
    0.1 miles
  • The Real Mary King's Close
    0.1 miles
  • St. Giles' Cathedral
    0.1 miles
  • The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
    0.2 miles
  • Edinburgh Law School
    0.2 miles
  • The City of Edinburgh Council
    0.2 miles
  • National Library of Scotland
    0.2 miles
Top attractions
  • National Museum of Scotland
    0.2 miles
  • Royal Mile
    0.3 miles
  • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
    0.3 miles
  • University of Edinburgh
    0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse
    0.5 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle
    0.5 miles
  • Arthurs Seat
    1 miles
  • Murrayfield Stadium
    2.1 miles
  • Royal Yacht Britannia
    2.2 miles
  • Edinburgh Zoo
    3.2 miles
Public transport
  • Train Edinburgh Waverley station
    0.2 miles
Closest airports
  • Edinburgh Airport
    6.8 miles
  • Dundee Airport
    35.3 miles
  • Glasgow Airport
    48.5 miles
How to get to The Inn on the Mile from Edinburgh Airport
    Public shuttle
    Taxi
    Parking available
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Facilities of The Inn on the Mile Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

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Non-smoking rooms
Room service
24-hour front desk
Bar
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Evening entertainment
Food & Drink
  • Bottle of water Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs £18 per hour.

  • Parking garage
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Car hire
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Newspapers Additional charge

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From 14:00 hours

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Until 11:00 hours

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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 13 years and above are considered adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

The maximum number of cots allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this hotel

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The Inn on the Mile accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Guests should be aware that this hotel does not have a lift.

The cancellation policy shown on this page is based on an arrival time of 14:00 (GMT).

Payment is required on check-in.

When booking 3 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about The Inn on the Mile

  • The prices at The Inn on the Mile may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Inn on the Mile is 500 yards from the centre of Edinburgh.

  • Room options at The Inn on the Mile include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Partner offer

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Inn on the Mile (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Private parking
    • Parking garage

  • The Inn on the Mile offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Evening entertainment

  • Check-in at The Inn on the Mile is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at The Inn on the Mile can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Buffet

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Inn on the Mile by:

    • Taxi 25min
    • Airport shuttle (public) 40min

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  • Facilities9.4
  • Cleanliness9.4
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location 9.8
  • Free WiFi 10
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