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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Picardy Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3JT, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.3/10! (score from 6956 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Staff were lovely, even helped store my bag while I went exploring. Everything was clean. Fantastic buffet breakfast. Location was not as central as I thought but still good.

We only stayed for a ew hours overnight. Really did not have time to hink about it, just a place to sleep, breakfast and gone again.

Great stay in an excellent location Unpretentious staff and a stress free stay. Great choice at breakfast. Parking easy across the road at Omni centre. Room comfortable and clean

It was stylish and centre to wear we wanted to be.

location and staff! the lady at the welcome desk was extremely helpful!

location was great , price was great , bed , room and facilities where all great !

very handy location, excellent breakfast, clean, comfortable

The location was excellent for the playhouses which is why I chose this hotel and also very central for everything else.It was very clean and comfortable.There was an excellent choice to suit everyone for breakfast.All in all it made our visit to Edinburgh great.Thank You.

Breakfast brunch was amazing; good selection of food and attentive staff on hand clearing tables and replenishing food.

Everything you needed was in this hotel.It was spotless and very comfortable.The staff were very helpful and pleasant at all times.Nothing was too much bother to them.The breakfast was everything you needed to set you up for the day.

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HI Is the air sanitized with ultraviolet light technology to remove any covid-19? How much time is allowed between guests in the rooms? Thank youUnfortunately, there is no ultraviolet light technology to remove any covid-19. We allow 3 days between guests in the rooms.Answered on 9 July 2020
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Do the windows open for ventilation? If not, are any precautions taken regarding cleaning the air inside the room for any potential covid-19, such as a sterilizing machine? Thank youDear sender, Please note that our windows do open for letting fresh air to enter the room.Answered on 6 July 2020
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Do you take guests now? During the Covid-19? I’m looking to book for next week 18th JuneGood afternoon, We are open for key workers only at the moment as per goverment advice. Kind regards Robert Katona Deputy General ManagerAnswered on 15 June 2020
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Do u have to be over 18 to stay here without an adultYes. However, there are some brands that would accept bookings from 16 years old.Asked about: Double Room with Sofa Bed • Answered on 12 July 2020
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Is it possible to book double room with wheelchair access although as long as lift to rooms wheelchair user could use that. Would really need disabled parking. RoseanneGood morning, Sure, we do have friendly wheelchair users rooms only with double beds and also, we do have parking for blue batch holders. Kind regardsAnswered on 5 November 2019
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Edinburgh Playhouse0.1 miles
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Omni Centre0.1 miles
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Calton Hill0.2 miles
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Waterloo Place0.2 miles
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Multrees Walk0.2 miles
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The City of Edinburgh Council0.4 miles
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Waverley Mall0.4 miles
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Nelson Monument0.4 miles
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Scott Monument0.4 miles
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The Real Mary King's Close0.5 miles
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Royal Mile0.6 miles
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions0.7 miles
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National Museum of Scotland0.7 miles
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Edinburgh Castle0.8 miles
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University of Edinburgh0.9 miles
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Arthurs Seat1.3 miles
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Royal Yacht Britannia1.7 miles
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Murrayfield Stadium2.3 miles
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Edinburgh Zoo3.4 miles
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Mountain Arthur's Seat2 miles
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Train Edinburgh Waverley station0.4 miles
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Edinburgh Airport6.9 miles
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Dundee Airport34.8 miles
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Glasgow Airport48.6 miles
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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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.
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 Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel
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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
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Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The prices at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel by:
- Tram 40min
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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel is 0.7 miles from the centre of Edinburgh.
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Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Buffet
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Room options at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel include:
- Twin/Double
- Double
- Twin