The 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg is located a 19-minute walk from the movie theater "Filmhouse Cinema", in the centre of Edinburgh, and offers rooms with city views. Wi-Fi is available in public areas and public parking is provided nearby too.
The inn is near a train station and in the vicinity of the combined National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh Castle is about 1 km away, while the Museum of Childhood is within a 200-metre distance of the Holiday Inn. There are bars and restaurants near this comfortable hotel. Guests can find Holyrood Abbey, which is a 15-minute walk away. Edinburgh bus station is a short way from the property.
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg offers 78 rooms with ironing equipment and climate control, as well as self-catering options such as coffee/tea making machines. Bathrooms are appointed with a separate toilet and a shower along with hairdryers and bath sheets.
Guests can start a day with a free buffet breakfast in the restaurant. There is a lobby bar with Wi-Fi and a large-screen TV. This Edinburgh hotel is 250 metres from Bene's, that serves British cuisine.
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24-hour reception
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24-hour security
Luggage storage
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Welcome drink
Eating places
Bar/ Lounge area
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Electric kettle
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Children facilities
Cots
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Leisure/ TV room
Facilities for disabled guests
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Wheelchair access
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Bathroom for disabled
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Air conditioning
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
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Free toiletries
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Flat-screen TV
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Carpeted floor
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No smoking on site
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Pets allowed
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The Real Mary King's Close
400 m
Mercat Cross
200 m
Edinburgh Old Town
400 m
The Pleasance
250 m
Museum of Childhood
150 m
Armstrong's
650 m
Brass Rubbing Centre
300 m
Airports
Edinburgh
14 km
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Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station
500 m
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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg offers 78 rooms with ironing equipment and climate control, as well as self-catering options such as coffee/tea making machines. Bathrooms are appointed with a separate toilet and a shower along with hairdryers and bath sheets.
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Martin
2024-05-29
7/10
The hotel was situated in the very central location near the centre in the middle of all main sights ib Edinburgh.
Paul
2024-05-11
9/10
Friendly customer care. Continental breakfast, beautifully maintained and air conditioned room with a coffee maker, access to the sink, the sofas.
Mike
2024-04-30
7/10
Recently renovated, decent size rooms and really good amenities.
Roger
2024-02-13
9/10
I got sensational and adequate breakfasts with tradtional continental, scrambled eggs plus options of hot. The location was marvellous and unbeatable, near the major Edinburgh attractions and easily accessible.
Adrian
2024-01-27
7/10
Good priced, adequate and clean room with an extra bed, buffet breakfast included and hair dryer. Secure parking and excellent and adequate breakfast for all tastes. Fab, awesome location very close to many tourist attractions.
Dave
2024-01-21
7/10
Flawless hotel, adequate rooms, good view over open gardens which I overlooked. Appetising bacon, toast, bread, pastries, and croissants at breakfast. Fab setting, wonderful and fantastic personnel from the chambermaids. Close to main tourist attractions, like a castle and a parliament building.
John
2024-01-10
9/10
Bacon, toast, breads, pastries, and croissants were delicious. The location was marvellous and unbeatable, close to entertainment venues and eateries.
John
2024-01-04
7/10
Adequate and perfect rooms with a double bed, fantastic staff. Delicious food in the restaurant, excellent and adequate breakfast with sausage.
John
2023-12-24
9/10
The location was wonderful near to the centre of Edinburgh. It was close to La Tasca, where you can have lunch.
George
2023-12-01
8/10
Its location is unbeatable, next to a Thistle chapel. The train station is 900 metres away or 15 minutes' walk. The rooms are fabulous and adequate, with luggage storage and an iron.
Darren
2023-11-27
9/10
I loved this pleasant place, stayed there for 1 night. Stayed in fashionable standard twin room with good breakfast. The location was marvellous, just next door to the main shopping area and shops, restaurants and the major sites, in a shopping area. Excellent service was provided here.
William
2023-11-21
7/10
This low budget hotel offers variety of beautifully maintained and air conditioned rooms. The room is reasonably priced. The beds are comfortable and the staff is very attentive.
Jim
2023-11-20
9/10
Clean hotel and excellent restaurant. Beautifully maintained and air-conditioned rooms with decent breakfast. Good and fab location very close to cafes and pubs.
Stanley
2023-11-15
8/10
Simply no complains at all, very nice stay. Functional property with convenient decor and recently refurbished rooms. Very attentive and friendly attentive staff providing terrific services. Cosy bar area.
Ashley
2023-11-01
8/10
Excellent breakfast options, including bacon, toast, bread, pastries, and croissants.
Graham
2023-10-27
7/10
Absolutely great and pleasant hotel with very modern decoration. Sufficiently clean room and wonderful breakfast. Had nice luggage storage, excellant WiFi, and a safe box.
Ashley
2023-10-26
8/10
The beds were exceptionally comfortable and each warm enough room had luggage storage, air conditioning, and a little sofa.
Brian
2023-10-22
7/10
Easy reach of the train station, 10 minutes on foot.
Charles
2023-10-22
8/10
Tidy room with a nice bathroom and a TV, coffee facilities, and a hair dryer.
Georgia
2023-10-19
7/10
I was upgraded to well-appointed double room for coffee pods.
Chris
2023-10-04
9/10
I stayed in the room that was a little late to be cleaned & offered free drinks and available with a view of arthur's seat.
Robert
2023-09-20
5/10
We ate at a great restaurant for dinner. The hotel had a great and brilliant location minutes from St Patrick's Church. Cafes and bars were walk from the place.
The area was very busy.
Pauline
2023-09-13
5/10
Besides, the location was magnificent and unbeatable for our stay, within 10 minutes' walk of a historic fortress. We found porridge, muffins, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and pastries to be warm.
It had a little small beds, maybe it was bad luck.
Michael
2023-09-08
8/10
The location is very central, walk from a gallery and a castle. It offers lovely and adequate breakfasts for vegetarians. Very approachable staff from the chambermaids, everything is great.
Sidney
2023-09-08
7/10
Lots of food at the modern and unusual breakfast. Very nice modern building and rooms with 2 large beds for family of 4. Fantastic location near the main' touristy' sites in Edinburgh, in the shopping area.
Very rude staff!
Gertrude
2023-09-07
9/10
Everything was brand-new, including informative staff and fab location in Edinburgh's Old Town. The twin room I had was adequate and good priced.
Jessie
2023-09-03
7/10
Nice walk to train station, 10 mins. Great and fab location and gorgeous breakfast with cereals and croissants and yogurt.
Johnny
2023-08-28
9/10
Unbeatable location, a castle and a parliament building close to the building. Sensational breakfast, with delicious bacon, toast, fresh bread, pastries and croissants.
Ian
2023-08-20
8/10
Flawless hotel with relaxing rooms and good view over open gardens which I overlooked. Wonderful staff from the chambermaids. Marvellous and unbeatable location, close to some attractions, like a castle and a parliament building. Great christmas in this nice area. Appetising and high quality bacon, toast, bread, pastries, and croissants.
Simon
2023-08-19
9/10
Awesome location, just next door to a Thistle chapel.
Martin
2023-08-14
9/10
Unbeatable location, few metres away from St Patrick's Church. Close to a castle and a parliament building in the nice enough area. Perfect room and adequate, with luggage storage, excellent WiFi and coffee-making facilities.
Mike
2023-08-13
8/10
It was in a particularly good location very close to Brass Rubbing Centre. The train station was within 10 minutes' walk away. The breakfast was savoury and free for vegans, included cereals, croissants, scrambled eggs, toast and breads.
John
2023-07-26
9/10
Reasonably priced and lovely little hotel located so close to the main tourist area and restaurants as well as beautiful shops, friendly people and reasonable prices. The location perfect and amazing in a $ 5 a night truck stop. Plus, close to St Patrick's Church.
Claude
2023-07-14
7/10
The room was cleaned & towels changed everyday and available with good beds.
The breakfast itself was a bit basic, can definitely be improved, and the bathroom was a bit small.
Reginald
2023-06-28
8/10
Bright hotel with accommodating staff at reception desk, everything was nice. Great and efficient location, 15 minutes' walk to Co-op Food. Positioned in the shopping area, near most attraction, from where the Edinburgh castle is walking distance, and the Edinburgh Castle about a mile away.
Charles
2023-06-24
7/10
Amazing known hotel with fabulous staff members from the chambermaids. Got adequate and clean room with particularly good views over open gardens which I overlooked and luggage storage, free wireless internet, and an iron. A huge variety of options for breakfast including fresh bread, bacon, toast, pastries, and croissants. Marvellous and awesome location, around 4-6 minutes away by foot from Museum of Childhood.
Neil
2023-06-24
8/10
The hotel is fairly clean and fairly large with fantastic staff members. Delicious bacon, toast, breads, pastries, and croissants. Marvellous and unbeatable location a short walk to St Patrick's Church. Found in a nice enough area, close to a castle and a parliament building. Perfect for the christmas, close to the train station.
William
2023-06-23
7/10
Our double room was air conditioned and great quality. The staff were fabulously helpful and highly courteous.
Percy
2023-06-22
9/10
It had great and unbeatable location, the place was minutes away from Edinburgh city centre. The English breakfast was sensational: fresh bread, bacon, toast, pastries, and croissants.
Alex
2023-06-18
7/10
Functional hotel in an amazing location near the sites of Edinburgh, the services were terrific. The staff was highly courteous and attentive and gave me recommendations. The continental breakfast with cereals, croissants, scrambled eggs, toast, and fresh bread was savoury and free for vegans. Stayed here for 4 nights and didn't feel like leaving.
John
2023-06-18
7/10
Fairly clean, luxurious hotel built in an European style. A good choice of food at the continental breakfast. Responsible staff on check-out, air conditioned and well furnished room.
A.
2023-06-05
9/10
Warm enough and well cleaned room with an excellent view over open gardens which I overlooked. Exceptionally comfortable bed, luggage storage and air conditioning.
Dennis
2023-05-23
8/10
Well furnished and brand-new room with comfortable beds, luggage storage, excellent WiFi, and a safe.
Richard
2023-05-17
5/10
Fab and marvellous location a short way from Museum of Childhood. Sensational and adequate breakfast with a wide array of food, also with delicious fresh bread, bacon, toast, pastries and croissants. Top-notch customer care, parking nearby.
Beds were quite small.
Robin
2023-05-14
7/10
I spent a very lovely time here, recommend to anyone. Had savoury and free breakfasts for vegetarians. The service was great, including an efficient check-in.
Barry
2023-04-30
7/10
My stay was very good during our visit.
Colin
2023-04-30
7/10
The location was very central and very close to a cathedral and a church. It took only 5 minutes to walk to The Pleasance bus stop. The breakfast offered cereal, croissants, scrambled eggs, toast, and breads, was free and for vegetarians.
Didn't like the area, it was very ordinary.
Colin
2023-04-30
9/10
Superior hotel with courteous staff, walk from pubs and cafes. Savoury and modern breakfast with cereal, pastries, toast, croissants and bread available.
Pauline
2023-02-27
8/10
Unbeatable location, it is close to a castle and a theatre. There's Pilgrim Bar with nice shots very close to the venue.
Robert
2023-02-27
7/10
The hotel was pleasant and spacious! The beds were comfy, the room was neat and en suite with good beds. We loved cereal, porridge, toast, pastries and muffins at the breakfast. The breakfast was rich, the check in was early.
Robert
2023-02-06
9/10
Everything was very good with neat and air-conditioned rooms. The room was very large, comfy bed. Had central location so close to the main shopping area for tourists.
Will
2023-01-29
8/10
The hotel was fairly clean and the staff were kind and informative. My breakfast was excellent with scrambled egg and yogurt, for instance. The location was fab, a few steps away from The Real Mary King's Close. Set close to a hill and a mountain, it was a plus.
Bob
2023-01-21
7/10
The breakfast was savoury, the choice of cereals, croissants, scrambled eggs, toast and fresh bread. Friendly service, absolutely fabulous views over open gardens from my double room.
Albert
2023-01-17
6/10
The breakfast was sensational and the staff was polite and welcoming. It had a marvellous location - right next to The Studio. We could walk to a castle and a palace located close to the hotel.
The room seemed a little dark.
Andrew
2023-01-15
8/10
The hotel is flawless and clean, has exceptionally good views over open gardens which I overlooked. The room is perfect and relaxing, the staff are marvellous people from the chambermaids. The sensational and adequate breakfast offers fresh food: bread, bacon, toast, pastries and croissants.
Ian
2023-01-11
7/10
All great, everything you need for the christmas. The rooms are neat and air-conditioned with exceptionally comfortable beds and smoke detectors.
Cameron
2023-01-07
7/10
The hotel was clean with fab location close to the center and relaxing rooms. Approachable and positive staff team from receptionist who explained all, everything was great. Croissants, toast, pastries, bacon and bread were really appreciated.
Philip
2022-12-15
9/10
The hotel was perfect with courteous employees from receptionist who explained all. The location was brilliant, very close to Museum of Childhood. We visited pubs and bars close to the property.
Margaret
2022-12-15
7/10
Enjoyed the breakfast provided, it was hot. The location was marvellous and fab, an easy walk to St Patrick's Church.
Walter
2022-11-28
8/10
I loved the hotel, it was fairly clean with affable and efficient staff from receptionist who explained all. My double room and bed were comfy.
Peter
2022-11-11
9/10
Fairly clean hotel, efficient and attentive employees from receptionist who explained all. Units with a decent view. Magnificent location in a quiet area, easy to get anywhere. Nearby The World's End - great place to chill out.
Dave
2022-11-06
9/10
Clean hotel with welcoming and polite employees from receptionist who explained all. Sensational breakfast, lots of meals. Fab and easy location close to a quiet area, and all major attractions, very close to Edinburgh Waverley.
John
2022-11-04
9/10
It's a quiet hotel altogether, the service is terrific. Make sure to get double room with sofa bed when out could n't get to curtains, free drinks and sofa bed. Every time in Edinburgh, I choose this place.
Kevin
2022-11-02
8/10
Magnificent and peaceful location, a castle and a museum were close to the hotel. Terrific service was provided.
Leon
2022-10-19
9/10
The location is incredible and easy, 5 minutes' walk to Edinburgh Old Town. Hot chocolate, porridge, muffins and fresh fruit for breakfast are a plus.
Gareth
2022-10-07
8/10
Terrific service, air conditioned twin room with the sofa, a nice dining area downstairs, for example. Exceptional and kind staff, wake up service and ironing free of charge.
Peter
2022-09-24
5/10
Breakfast for vegans.
Well, Wi-Fi signal was very weak.
Andy
2022-09-21
8/10
The hotel was brilliant, exceptionally clean, in a good area. Really enjoyed my double room with the bedroom, double bed plus the sofa spread out for the 3rd person. The breakfast included hot chocolate, muffins, porridge and fresh fruit. The fab location was close to Museum of Childhood. The service was terrific.
Percy
2022-09-17
9/10
What a safe hotel with kind staff from receptionist who explained all! Satisfactory breakfast for vegans, warm drinks. Marvellous location around 10-15 minutes walk from Greyfriars Kirk. Found in a great part of the town.
Rose
2022-09-14
8/10
It had brilliant location with access to St Patrick's Church nearby. A palace and a castle were close to the property.
Francis
2022-09-12
5/10
Staff and location were exceptional, I loved it.
Pity, but the beds were very small.
June
2022-09-05
9/10
The property was clean and staff was polite and courteous. The location was marvellous and easy, walk from the attractions like a castle and a palace, and others. Also, I was 10 minutes by walk from The Studio.
Michael
2022-07-26
7/10
They offered extra towels too. Central location right by Old Town and Royal Mile, it was in a central area. We could also visit The Scottish Parliament.
Had not bad breakfast, it might be far better.
Darren
2022-07-13
7/10
The staff was pleasant, kept everything fairly clean and perfect. Our room was air-conditioned with marvellous breakfast included. The location was incredible for walking around a parish church.
Richard
2022-06-17
9/10
Appreciated our stay, had good 3 days overall. Helpful team from receptionist who explained all.
John
2022-06-16
8/10
Spotless and compact rooms provided with double bed, air conditioning, as for instance.
The bed was a bit too soft here.
James
2022-06-03
9/10
Convenient base for 3 nights with welcoming staff from receptionist who explained all.
Marcus
2022-06-03
9/10
Everything was nice, terrific service, perfect location close to Bars as well as train station. The buffet breakfast was tasty, staff offered fruit and yoghourt.
William
2022-05-22
8/10
Perfectly clean place with wonderful staff and location. Attentive employees from receptionist who explained all.
Harry
2022-05-17
6/10
The whole place was clean, I loved it, and had very good staff and location.
Unfortunately Wi-Fi signal was very weak.
Maurice
2022-04-05
9/10
Overall it was a very good stay during this covid time. The room was compact with single beds.
Charles
2022-03-01
6/10
Contemporary place, fairly clean, good value. They provide a buffet breakfast with lots of options.
Some people working there were exceptionally busy.
Martin
2022-02-19
8/10
We loved staff and amenities here. Location: the hotel was very close to Royal Mile, train station.
Joe
2022-01-31
8/10
I loved the property and great staff and rooms. The hotel room was air-conditioned with two single beds. And the lighting was natural.
Mark
2022-01-26
8/10
I came here with my children. Loved my stay here and would recomand.
Eugene
2021-11-26
8/10
The hotel had a lovely pool and breakfast was enormous. I appreciated that the room was air conditioned and very affordable. Location was impressive, 9 miles to Edinburgh airport, perfectly reachable;))
Damian
2021-11-21
8/10
I loved prime location, efficient staff.
Patricia
2021-11-16
9/10
Everywhere was clean, staff were exceptional, very comfy bed. A few times I ate at David Bann Restaurant, located not too far from the hotel. Late check out too.
Kim
2021-11-12
8/10
Staff were really polite, room was convenient and convenient. Modern facilities and very good breakfast. A sandy beach, decent view.
Marc
2021-09-17
6/10
I loved the such wonderful stay. It was tidy, the staff was experienced, plus the service was unparalleled. Marvelous location, close to Scotsman Spa & Health Club. Surprisingly big and newly furnished rooms had facilities required.
Views were ugly.
Allen
2021-08-05
7/10
Memorable stay in this hotel. It's newly decorated venue, we loved light rooms and efficient location. Awesome view of mountain. An outstanding breakfast for every taste. Hassle-free check in and brilliant service.
Steven
2021-07-22
8/10
The hotel is convenient and fairly clean, I appreciated its pleasant staff and location. Old Town district is a good choice and absolutely worth visiting. Snacks in the reception, convenient! Superb overall experience.
Scott
2021-07-20
7/10
Room was very comfy and with fine beds. The staff did all they can for a terrific stay.
Charles
2021-06-27
9/10
Ideal staff and location, there was free wifi. There were cereal, slices of fresh bread, pastries, toast and croissants for breakfast. 15 Km to the airport. It was simple hotel and we had a very relaxing stay.
William
2021-06-23
8/10
Thanks for a really comfortable stay and a first-class service. Breakfast was savoury, nice to have cereals, slices of fresh bread, toast, croissants and pastries. There is a plenty of facilities in the room like : coffee and air conditioner. This lovely small hotel is set in a very quiet area.
Dick
2021-06-02
9/10
the room was immaculate, the staff was very courteous, near where we needed to be.
Albert
2021-04-20
8/10
Well appointed rooms, cereal, toast, fresh bread, pastries and croissants in the morning, PRETTY GOOD food.
Terence
2020-09-23
8/10
A good choice of food for a continental breakfast. Comfy bed in the standard room, and heating, an electronic key card and ironing facilities. Worth its 3 stars.
Daniel
2020-09-19
8/10
Fabulous base for 1 night. Marvellous location; hotel has public parking. We stayed in the twin room and liked it. Moreover, we parked our car nearby. Warm cuisine.
Ralph
2020-09-02
8/10
The venue was always very clean, had LOVELY staff and rooms.
Carol
2020-02-23
8/10
The nearby restaurant, Moratti Takeaway, was as close as 200 metres from the hotel. I could quickly reach palace of holyroodhouse, as it's only 1 km away. I will choose the place for future trips, nothing too much trouble. I really enjoyed staff and location in this venue, it was suitable for me.
Edwin
2020-01-03
8/10
Breakfast was good - lots of variety. Right place for a trip in Edinburgh
