Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre by IHG
- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Luggage storage
About this property
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 mile away, whilst the galleries surrounding Queens Street Gardens are a half-mile walk. "Car Parking is available at the nearby Q-Park Omni Centre. The hotel does have a discount available to guests so please contact the hotel directly for the discount code prior to booking online"
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Lift
- Laundry
- Heating
- Breakfast

Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Rhiannon
United Kingdom
“Excellent location, great welcome and helpful staff” - Sandra
United Kingdom
“Good location; comfortable room with hair dryer/ iron/ ironing board and friendly welcoming reception staff on arrival; nice hot breakfast and plenty of space” - Nicholas
New Zealand
“Amazing location with the team on the doorstep, a quick walk to the train station and plenty of eateries to choose from” - John
United Kingdom
“Great location, clean and spacious room. The reception staff were very friendly and helpful and allowed me to check in before 3pm.” - Cassidy
Ireland
“Great location and friendly staff. Cleanliness was second to none. Great breakfast and free tea and coffee facilities throughout the day and night.” - Anupama
India
“Well located, very clean and very helpful and humble staffs” - David
United Kingdom
“reception on booking in explained all we needed to know,a very pleasant member of staff,a couple of queries during our stay were easily dealt with,the room was good and cleaned every day of our stay.” - Peter
United Kingdom
“The choices available were were wide and appetising to look at. However , I am a basic tea and toast man. My daughter booked the hotel reservation for me and I was expecting a modern, factory style hotel. I walked passed the hotel several times...” - Melanie
United Kingdom
“Great location. It was understandably expensive for what it was because it was during the festival. However, I thought the staff were excellent. Really helpful and accommodating. I also thought the free breakfast was an excellent offering.” - Lisa
United Kingdom
“Staff super friendly! Good location. Decent sized room”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.






The fine print
Car Parking is available at the nearby Q-Park Omni Centre. The hotel does have a discount available to guests so please contact the hotel directly for the discount code prior to booking online
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.