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Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Staff

8.6

Property highlights

About this property

This hotel is next to Edinburgh Zoo, close to Murrayfield Stadium and 4 miles from Edinburgh International Airport. It offers a pool, gym, free parking and a restaurant. Each room at this Holiday Inn is spacious, with tea and coffee facilities and satellite TV. Every room also has air conditioning and free WiFi. Holiday Inn Edinburgh is 3 miles west of the city center and has a view of the Pentland Hills. Edinburgh Castle and the city center are easy to access by bus, with stops less than 5 minutes’ walk away. The hotel’s Spirit Health and Fitness Club has a sauna, spa and offers beauty treatments. There is an international restaurant, as well as a cocktail lounge. Start the day with a buffet breakfast including a selection of continental and cooked items. Guest Notice Please note that all reservations made after 1st October 2025 for stays arriving from 24th July 2026 onwards will be subject to the local council-imposed Edinburgh Visitor Levy. This charge will be applied to the final bill and will be payable upon check out. For further information, please visit https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/visitorlevy

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

Availability

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Room Type
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2 twin beds
1 full bed
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2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
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2 sofa beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
2 full beds
2 twin beds
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1 sofa bed
1 full bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Tourism
Green Tourism

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Adnan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The view of autumn trees were excellent. The room was spacious and clean. The front desk was helpful. Got a bus stop just infront of the hotel. The centre was a little far away, so needed the bus.”
Fareen
Kuwait Kuwait
“Loved everything about this place. It’s honestly under rated!”
Catherine
United States United States
“The location was perfect. It was comfortable and convenient to the bus line. Parking was good.”
Debra
United States United States
“Clean, great location with bus stops right out front. Restaurant ok, bar, parking”
Maureen
South Africa South Africa
“The breakfast is brilliant, something for everyone. The location of the hotel is superb, bus stops right outside the building & direct access to the old town area.”
Nancy
Canada Canada
“Nice room and the hotel was close enough to downtown but in a quiet neighbourhood.”
Abdulwahab
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“Staff, location , comfort , facilities , near transportations”
Angela
United States United States
“The pool, the sauna and hot tub were clean and large.”
J
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really great location for the zoo ( you could hear the animals at night when outside !) with amazing views from the lobby The staff were very friendly and helpful. The check in was quick and simple, parking was free and easy which was great. It is...”
Christopher
United States United States
“The hotel and room were very clean both inside and outside. The bed was large and comfortable. The shower had plenty of hot water and great water pressure. The WiFi was fast and easy to connect with. The price was very reasonable for Edinburgh.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Trader's Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly

House rules

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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