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Hotel Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel

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 4884 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.5
Very good
4,883 reviews
  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Location

    9.3

  • Total

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

Conveniently placed for all the sights of Edinburgh. A clean, relatively comfortable hotel with a more than adequate breakfast included in the room rate.

Debra United Kingdom

Perfect location for Omni centre and Playhouse. Staff were really welcoming

Pauline United Kingdom

Clean, comfortable, everything was spotlessly clean, friendly & helpful staff, ideal location in city

Sue United Kingdom

Central location very clean nice staff would recommend

Brian United Kingdom

Perfect location, right next to the tram stop from the airport and very close to the city centre.

Eva Slovakia

Excellent price and location. Very comfortable room and facilities, very good breakfast with lots of variety of foods, very easy check in and check out process, will definetly stay again if returning to Edinburgh.

Caroline United Kingdom

Room was as expected by Holiday Inn standards, at the back of the hotel so really quiet. Location was perfect and central with the city centre on your doorstep. Breakfast was a mix of continental & cooked and set us up perfectly for a busy day.

Siobhan United Kingdom

The room was excellent at the back and quiet as we both struggle with steps the lifts were handly placed

Elaine1960 United Kingdom

Staff were very friendly and helpful, the location was great with plenty of nearby sights, attractions, restaurants and shops

Amanda United Kingdom

Friendly staff, comfortable room. Great breakfast and nice bar

Sharon Spain

Excellent location!

9.3
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8.5
Very good
4,883 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Conveniently placed for all the sights of Edinburgh. A clean, relatively comfortable hotel with a more than adequate breakfast included in the room rate.”
    Debra Debra United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Perfect location for Omni centre and Playhouse. Staff were really welcoming”
    Pauline Pauline United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Clean, comfortable, everything was spotlessly clean, friendly & helpful staff, ideal location in city”
    Sue Sue United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Central location very clean nice staff would recommend”
    Brian Brian United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Perfect location, right next to the tram stop from the airport and very close to the city centre.”
    Eva Eva Slovakia Slovakia
  • “Excellent price and location. Very comfortable room and facilities, very good breakfast with lots of variety of foods, very easy check in and check out process, will definetly stay again if returning...”
    Caroline Caroline United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Room was as expected by Holiday Inn standards, at the back of the hotel so really quiet. Location was perfect and central with the city centre on your doorstep.”
    Siobhan Siobhan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The room was excellent at the back and quiet as we both struggle with steps the lifts were handly placed”
    Elaine1960 Elaine1960 United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff were very friendly and helpful, the location was great with plenty of nearby sights, attractions, restaurants and shops”
    Amanda Amanda United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Friendly staff, comfortable room. Great breakfast and nice bar”
    Sharon Sharon Spain Spain

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  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money8.6
  • 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.

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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 8 Jun 2009.
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Pets allowed
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24-hour front desk
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뀐 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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8.5
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  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness8.8
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  • Comfort8.6
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  • Value for money8.6
    Convenient location
  • Location9.3
    Central location, Food and drink options nearby
    Quiet area
  • Free WiFi8.7

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  • Debra United Kingdom

    “Conveniently placed for all the sights of Edinburgh. A clean, relatively comfortable hotel with a more than adequate breakfast included in the room rate.”

  • Pauline United Kingdom

    “Perfect location for Omni centre and Playhouse. Staff were really welcoming ”

  • Sue United Kingdom

    “Clean, comfortable, everything was spotlessly clean, friendly & helpful staff, ideal location in city ”

  • Brian United Kingdom

    “Central location very clean nice staff would recommend ”

  • Eva Slovakia

    “Perfect location, right next to the tram stop from the airport and very close to the city centre.”

  • Caroline United Kingdom

    “Excellent price and location. Very comfortable room and facilities, very good breakfast with lots of variety of foods, very easy check in and check out process, will definetly stay again if returning to Edinburgh.”

  • Siobhan United Kingdom

    “Room was as expected by Holiday Inn standards, at the back of the hotel so really quiet. Location was perfect and central with the city centre on your doorstep. Breakfast was a mix of continental & cooked and set us up perfectly for a busy day.”

  • Elaine1960 United Kingdom

    “The room was excellent at the back and quiet as we both struggle with steps the lifts were handly placed”

  • Amanda United Kingdom

    “Staff were very friendly and helpful, the location was great with plenty of nearby sights, attractions, restaurants and shops ”

  • Sharon Spain

    “Friendly staff, comfortable room. Great breakfast and nice bar ”

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About Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel

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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.


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    Answered on 9 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 a sterilizing machine? Thank you

    Dear sender, Please note that our windows do open for letting fresh air to enter the room.


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    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


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    Answered on 15 June 2020
  • How much is it for pet dog to stay

    Good morning, We are a pet friendly hotel, so it is free!


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    Asked about: Double Room • Answered on 6 November 2019
  • 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.


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    Asked about: Double Room with Sofa Bed • Answered on 12 July 2020
  • i have labrador dog. how much is it additional for them to stay with us here

    Hello. We are a pet friendly hotel, so there will be no additional charge for your dog.


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    You found this answer not helpful

    Asked about: Double Room with Sofa Bed • Answered on 3 February 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 parking. Roseanne

    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 regards


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Answered on 5 November 2019
  • Are there tea and coffee available in room ? Dies room have kettles

    Sure, Our hotel does have a welcome amenity tray in the rooms with tea and coffee making facilities.


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    You found this answer not helpful

    Answered on 27 December 2019
  • Is it walk in shower or shower over bath?? Looking for a walk in shower for person I support

    Good afternoon, Our hotel has only walk in showers so it shouldn`t be an issue for you than. Kind regards, Cristian-Stefan Ionel Guest Service Manager


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Asked about: Room allocated on arrival • Answered on 1 March 2020
  • check in time? we'll be arriving from the station around 1 pm.

    Check-in is guaranteed after 2PM. We cannot promise an early check-in, however you can pop in and check if we have any rooms available at that time. If we do not, we can always store your luggage until your room is ready.


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    Answered on 7 March 2020
  • can i reserve parking

    We do have a car park on site but with a limited number of spaces. It works on first-come first-served basis; therefore it is not possible to reserve a space. Currently we charge £15 per night, however there is a multi-storey car park called Q-park that will cost about £16.50 with the discount we provide


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    Answered on 9 March 2020
  • Car parking facilities

    We do have a car park on site but with a limited number of spaces. It works on first-come first-served basis; therefore it is not possible to reserve a space. Currently we charge £15 per night, however there is a multi-storey car park called Q-park that will cost about £16.50 with the discount we provide.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Answered on 9 March 2020
  • Is it possible to leave bags in hotel before check in

    Hello, thank you for your message. We have got luggage store and its free of charge for our guests so indeed it is possible to leave bags before you check in.


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    Answered on 8 August 2019
  • Hi, is there somewhere to store bikes or can we take them into the room? Thank you

    We have a storage room near the reception area that you can store your bicycles in.


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    Answered on 29 September 2020
  • Is this hotel walking distance to royal mile or princes street ?

    Hello. Is a walking distance for both. 5-10 minute for Pricess Street and 15-20 minutes for the Royal Mile/Castle esplanade.


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    Answered on 18 April 2021
  • Whats the nearest station?

    The nearest train station is Waverley at roughly 10 minutes walk, the bus station in York Place is also 5 minutes walk from our location.


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    Answered on 25 July 2021
  • Does your hotel discriminate against mental health disorders ?

    Does your hotel discriminate against mental health disorders ? Answer: No. We welcome every guest!


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    Asked about: Double Room - Disability Access • Answered on 27 April 2021
  • When can I park when I stay at your hotel . Are there any pre paid parking facility? Thanks

    There are 2 options for car parking: The hotel has its own limited space car park for £20 per night. The nearby Q-Park has 1000 spaces and is across the road from us, we have a discount with them for £17ish per 24 hours. Hotel Management


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    Answered on 24 April 2021
  • how far from bus station are yous thanks

    Hi, we are around 5 minutes walking from Edinburgh Bus Station


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    Answered on 9 November 2020
  • What time does check in close? The only flight I can currently get lands at 10:15pm.

    With some prior notice, it does become easier. Normally at 1am in the morning, it becomes too late for guests to check in but if the guest lets us know prior that they may arrive later, we can pre-check it in. Hotel Management


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    Answered on 24 April 2021

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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.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Answered on 9 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 a sterilizing machine? Thank you

    Dear sender, Please note that our windows do open for letting fresh air to enter the room.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    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


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Answered on 15 June 2020
  • How much is it for pet dog to stay

    Good morning, We are a pet friendly hotel, so it is free!


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Asked about: Double Room • Answered on 6 November 2019
  • 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.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Asked about: Double Room with Sofa Bed • Answered on 12 July 2020
  • i have labrador dog. how much is it additional for them to stay with us here

    Hello. We are a pet friendly hotel, so there will be no additional charge for your dog.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Asked about: Double Room with Sofa Bed • Answered on 3 February 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 parking. Roseanne

    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 regards


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Answered on 5 November 2019
  • Are there tea and coffee available in room ? Dies room have kettles

    Sure, Our hotel does have a welcome amenity tray in the rooms with tea and coffee making facilities.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Answered on 27 December 2019
  • Is it walk in shower or shower over bath?? Looking for a walk in shower for person I support

    Good afternoon, Our hotel has only walk in showers so it shouldn`t be an issue for you than. Kind regards, Cristian-Stefan Ionel Guest Service Manager


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Asked about: Room allocated on arrival • Answered on 1 March 2020
  • check in time? we'll be arriving from the station around 1 pm.

    Check-in is guaranteed after 2PM. We cannot promise an early check-in, however you can pop in and check if we have any rooms available at that time. If we do not, we can always store your luggage until your room is ready.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Answered on 7 March 2020
  • can i reserve parking

    We do have a car park on site but with a limited number of spaces. It works on first-come first-served basis; therefore it is not possible to reserve a space. Currently we charge £15 per night, however there is a multi-storey car park called Q-park that will cost about £16.50 with the discount we provide


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Answered on 9 March 2020
  • Car parking facilities

    We do have a car park on site but with a limited number of spaces. It works on first-come first-served basis; therefore it is not possible to reserve a space. Currently we charge £15 per night, however there is a multi-storey car park called Q-park that will cost about £16.50 with the discount we provide.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Answered on 9 March 2020
  • Is it possible to leave bags in hotel before check in

    Hello, thank you for your message. We have got luggage store and its free of charge for our guests so indeed it is possible to leave bags before you check in.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Answered on 8 August 2019
  • Hi, is there somewhere to store bikes or can we take them into the room? Thank you

    We have a storage room near the reception area that you can store your bicycles in.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Answered on 29 September 2020
  • Is this hotel walking distance to royal mile or princes street ?

    Hello. Is a walking distance for both. 5-10 minute for Pricess Street and 15-20 minutes for the Royal Mile/Castle esplanade.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Answered on 18 April 2021
  • Whats the nearest station?

    The nearest train station is Waverley at roughly 10 minutes walk, the bus station in York Place is also 5 minutes walk from our location.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Answered on 25 July 2021
  • Does your hotel discriminate against mental health disorders ?

    Does your hotel discriminate against mental health disorders ? Answer: No. We welcome every guest!


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Asked about: Double Room - Disability Access • Answered on 27 April 2021
  • When can I park when I stay at your hotel . Are there any pre paid parking facility? Thanks

    There are 2 options for car parking: The hotel has its own limited space car park for £20 per night. The nearby Q-Park has 1000 spaces and is across the road from us, we have a discount with them for £17ish per 24 hours. Hotel Management


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Answered on 24 April 2021
  • how far from bus station are yous thanks

    Hi, we are around 5 minutes walking from Edinburgh Bus Station


    You found this answer helpful

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    Answered on 9 November 2020
  • What time does check in close? The only flight I can currently get lands at 10:15pm.

    With some prior notice, it does become easier. Normally at 1am in the morning, it becomes too late for guests to check in but if the guest lets us know prior that they may arrive later, we can pre-check it in. Hotel Management


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Answered on 24 April 2021

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

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Edinburgh Playhouse
    0.1 miles
  • Omni Centre
    0.1 miles
  • Calton Hill
    0.2 miles
  • Waterloo Place
    0.2 miles
  • Multrees Walk
    0.2 miles
  • The City of Edinburgh Council
    0.4 miles
  • Waverley Mall
    0.4 miles
  • Nelson Monument
    0.4 miles
  • Scott Monument
    0.4 miles
Top attractions
  • The Real Mary King's Close
    0.5 miles
  • Royal Mile
    0.6 miles
  • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
    0.7 miles
  • National Museum of Scotland
    0.7 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle
    0.8 miles
  • University of Edinburgh
    0.9 miles
  • Arthurs Seat
    1.3 miles
  • Royal Yacht Britannia
    1.7 miles
  • Murrayfield Stadium
    2.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Zoo
    3.4 miles
Natural beauty
  • Mountain Arthur's Seat
    2 miles
Public transport
  • Train Edinburgh Waverley station
    0.4 miles
Closest airports
  • Edinburgh Airport
    6.9 miles
  • Dundee Airport
    34.8 miles
  • Glasgow Airport
    48.6 miles
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Facilities of Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel

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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
  • 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
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Newspapers
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
Languages spoken
  • English

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Sustainable initiatives

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

Check-in

From 14:00 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.

Children aged 18 years and above are considered adults at this property.

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.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Cards accepted at this hotel

Mastercard Visa Solo JCB Diners Club American Express Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

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

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

    • Tram 40min

  • 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 offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel is from 14:00, 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 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

    8.5 Very good 4,884 reviews 100% real guest experiences
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