Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

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Dates

December 2025

5

January 2026

Interior - Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG (Edinburgh)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains - Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG (Edinburgh)

Exterior - Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG (Edinburgh)

Free daily self-service breakfast - Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG (Edinburgh)

In the heart of Edinburgh, Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre offers a vibrant base to explore. Enjoy free self-serve breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Connect with in-room WiFi or unwind with TV in the lobby while appreciating multilingual staff and proximity to shopping that previous guests have praised.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Bar
Pet-friendly
24/7 front desk
Parking available

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Dec 5 - Dec 6

Tomorrow

Dec 6 - Dec 7

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Separate bedroom

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Separate bedroom

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Blackout curtains

Separate bedroom

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Blackout curtains

Separate bedroom

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Blackout curtains

Separate bedroom

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

About the area

Picardy Place Top Of Leith Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3JT

What's nearby

Calton Hill - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Omni Centre Edinburgh - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Royal Mile - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 8 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 8 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

‪1802 - ‬1 min walk
‪The Playfair (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
‪The Conan Doyle - ‬2 min walk
‪The Street - ‬1 min walk
‪CC Blooms - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

Hotel near Princes Street

Close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Royal Mile, Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG provides free self-service breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks include:

Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
A TV in reception, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
Meeting rooms, a front desk safe and luggage storage
Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and proximity to shopping

Room features

All 186 rooms boast comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.

More amenities include:

Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property

This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Offsite parking available (GBP 16.50 per night); discounts available
Parking on site (GBP 20 per night)
Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

Free self-serve breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
A bar/lounge

Things to do

TV in common areas

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff

Business services

Meeting rooms

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift (201 centimetre wide door)
Visual fire alarm
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

More

7 floors
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker

More

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

1 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Self-parking fee: GBP 20.0 per night
Nearby parking fee: GBP 16.50 per night (656 ft away)
Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Tax ID - 244942395

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG?

As of 5 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG on 5 Jan 2026 start from €89.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG?

Self-parking is available for GBP 20.0 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this hotel is steps away from Omni Centre Edinburgh and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Princes Street and George Street are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 8 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 13 minutes.