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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 7223 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.2
Very good
7,227 reviews

How close it was to the Playhouse and the restaurant we ate at and just in general how central it was, the breakfast was really good also, they were no problem in storing our cases as we got to Edinburgh before check in.

Marena United Kingdom

I thought the breakfast was very well presented and tasted excellent, staff were friendly and made you feel welcome at all times. The room was very homely and comfortable with good facilities to accommodate such stay.

Nathan United Kingdom

room, bed, staff help, quietness (surprising), location

Jennifer United Kingdom

We had a room in the new part of hotel which was really fresh and clean. Superb room and lovely bathroom with large spacious shower.

Brian United Kingdom

central location, nice staff, small room but had everything I needed, gluten free bread at breakfast (on request)

Dorottya Hungary

Very good location, within walking distance from a lot of main attractions. Very close to Princess street and a big shopping centre near by. Room and bathroom were very clean. Very friendly staff. The breakfast was good but could have been enriched with cold cuts eg cheeses etc

Koulla Cyprus

Exceptional location for Playhouse Theatre. Very easy to get to from bus station. Staff extremely attentive. We arrived at earlier time than room available and it was no problem for staff to store cases.

Lyndsay United Kingdom

The hotel was in a perfect location - very clean, rooms were bright and with many facilities. All round excellent stay. Breakfast was fresh and service and staff very friendly and kind

David United Kingdom

Breakfast was good , buffet was replenished quickly and tables cleaned and wipe efficiently as says the previous people were finished. Staff friendly and helpful. Rooms clean

Deirdre Australia

Excellent location, friendly staff, comfortable room.

Mathie United Kingdom
8.2
Very good
7,227 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “How close it was to the Playhouse and the restaurant we ate at and just in general how central it was, the breakfast was really good also, they were no problem in storing our cases as we got to...”
    Marena Marena United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “I thought the breakfast was very well presented and tasted excellent, staff were friendly and made you feel welcome at all times.”
    Nathan Nathan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “room, bed, staff help, quietness (surprising), location”
    Jennifer Jennifer United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We had a room in the new part of hotel which was really fresh and clean. Superb room and lovely bathroom with large spacious shower.”
    Brian Brian United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “central location, nice staff, small room but had everything I needed, gluten free bread at breakfast (on request)”
    Dorottya Dorottya Hungary Hungary
  • “Very good location, within walking distance from a lot of main attractions. Very close to Princess street and a big shopping centre near by. Room and bathroom were very clean. Very friendly staff.”
    Koulla Koulla Cyprus Cyprus
  • “Exceptional location for Playhouse Theatre. Very easy to get to from bus station. Staff extremely attentive.”
    Lyndsay Lyndsay United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The hotel was in a perfect location - very clean, rooms were bright and with many facilities. All round excellent stay. Breakfast was fresh and service and staff very friendly and kind”
    David David United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was good , buffet was replenished quickly and tables cleaned and wipe efficiently as says the previous people were finished. Staff friendly and helpful. Rooms clean”
    Deirdre Deirdre Australia Australia
  • “Excellent location, friendly staff, comfortable room.”
    Mathie Mathie United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.2
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi8.7

In Edinburgh’s New Town, this Georgian building is just a 5-minute walk from bustling Princes Street and Edinburgh Rail Station. It offers free Wi-Fi access and serves a free buffet breakfast every morning.

Modern rooms at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre each have satellite TV and free tea and coffee. Tiled private bathrooms all feature a power shower and a hairdryer.

A free daily buffet breakfast with both hot and cold items is provided in the Great Room. The relaxed lounge bar stocks a wide range of whiskies. Evening menus are on offer at restaurants on the hotel doorstep.

The restaurants, bars and cinema in the Omni Centre are opposite this Holiday Inn Express. Impressive Edinburgh Castle is 1 miles away, whilst the galleries surrounding Queens Street Gardens are a half-mile walk.

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

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 8 Jun 2009.
 Hotel chain/brand: Holiday Inn Express

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Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Bar

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet

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4 reasons to choose Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel

  • Prices you can't beat!
  • Booking is safe
  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speak English

Guest reviews

8.2
Very good · 7,227 reviews
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  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.2
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.3
    Central location
  • Free WiFi8.7

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  • Marena
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “How close it was to the Playhouse and the restaurant we ate at and just in general how central it was, the breakfast was really good also, they were no problem in storing our cases as we got to Edinburgh before check in.”
  • N
    Nathan
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “I thought the breakfast was very well presented and tasted excellent, staff were friendly and made you feel welcome at all times. The room was very homely and comfortable with good facilities to accommodate such stay.”
  • Jennifer
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “room, bed, staff help, quietness (surprising), location”
  • Brian
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “We had a room in the new part of hotel which was really fresh and clean. Superb room and lovely bathroom with large spacious shower.”
  • Dorottya
    HungaryHungary
    “central location, nice staff, small room but had everything I needed, gluten free bread at breakfast (on request)”
  • Koulla
    CyprusCyprus
    “Very good location, within walking distance from a lot of main attractions. Very close to Princess street and a big shopping centre near by. Room and bathroom were very clean. Very friendly staff. The breakfast was good but could have been enriched...”
  • Lyndsay
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Exceptional location for Playhouse Theatre. Very easy to get to from bus station. Staff extremely attentive. We arrived at earlier time than room available and it was no problem for staff to store cases.”
  • David
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The hotel was in a perfect location - very clean, rooms were bright and with many facilities. All round excellent stay. Breakfast was fresh and service and staff very friendly and kind”
  • Deirdre
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Breakfast was good , buffet was replenished quickly and tables cleaned and wipe efficiently as says the previous people were finished. Staff friendly and helpful. Rooms clean”
  • Mathie
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Excellent location, friendly staff, comfortable room.”
Property questions and answers
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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 you
    Unfortunately, there is no ultraviolet light technology to remove any covid-19. We allow 3 days between guests in the rooms.
    Answered on 10 July 2020
  • 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 ...
    Dear sender, Please note that our windows do open for letting fresh air to enter the room.
    Answered on 6 July 2020
  • Do you take guests now? During the Covid-19? I’m looking to book for next week 18th June
    Good afternoon, We are open for key workers only at the moment as per goverment advice. Kind regards Robert Katona Deputy General Manager
    Answered on 15 June 2020
  • Do u have to be over 18 to stay here without an adult
    Yes. However, there are some brands that would accept bookings from 16 years old.
    Answered on 13 July 2020
  • 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...
    Good morning, Sure, we do have friendly wheelchair users rooms only with double beds and also, we do have parking for blue batch holders. Kind rega...
    Answered on 5 November 2019
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Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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Facilities of Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel

Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Bar
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 hours

Check-out

Until 11:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

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.

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The fine print

Guests should be aware that August car parking charges are subject to change and may differ to prices shown in the hotel's policy.

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

  • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • 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.

  • Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • 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

    • Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel is 0.7 miles from the centre of Edinburgh.

    • Room options at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double
      • Twin

    • From the nearest airport, you can get to Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel by:

      • Tram 40min