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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Royal Mile

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Exterior
Property amenity
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast)
Bar (on property)
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1NA
  • Royal Mile
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.You'll be steps from Royal Mile and within a 10-minute walk of University of Edinburgh with a stay at this Old Town Edinburgh hotel. Grassmarket and Scottish Parliament are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grassmarket - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Princes Street - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The World's End - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bannerman's Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar 50 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Salt Horse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Edinburgh Larder - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG

3-star hotel near Royal Mile
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG also features a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 78 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG offers 78 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 23-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 18 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (64 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 23-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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: GBP 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 18 per day (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, Barclaycard, debit cards, and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 462 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 416 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely small room and Bathroom. The lighting in the room was not enough so it was very dark in the room during the evenings. Only one elevator serving 4 floors meaning the wait time was long. The hairdryer would stop after 20 seconds and had to wait for it to cool down for another 20 seconds of usage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Property was average because the room service was not so good, for instance they forgot to place soaps one day so we were running out of soap, another day they forgot to place new paper towels, and so on. A good plus was the breakfast included, and the best part the location of the hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place.

Great hotel. My family has stayed here before as well. It’s a short walk from so many things, but quiet and reasonably priced, plus a great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sally

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room not fantastic

We were given a disabled room (not needed) and therefore a wet room which of course stays wet which isn't practical at all. The room was cold and the sofa bed had slats missing. It was also very dark, there were only a few very small lights. The location of the hotel is good for visiting all the tourist attractions. The breakfast is reasonable although there could be more choices. The staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous hospitality

Lovely hotel, great staff and a fabulous breakfast, good location too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to walk to places. Very quiet. Great that breakfast was included
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok location Nice breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Patricia

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent...thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman B, Carson

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We truly enjoy our stay at the Holiday Inn Express - Cowgate. Everything was perfect and met our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff could be a little more friendly

The hotel was well situated near all of the attractions. About a 10 -15 minute walk. Breakfast is included with the booking. Had a good enough selection, eggs, bacon, beans, sausage. One thing I noticed was how unfriendly most of the front desk were, except for the first guy we spoke to during check in, I forgot to get his name but he was really friendly and even suggested a lot of places where to eat. But we didn’t see him anymore after the first day. We just stayed for a couple of days. The others didn’t even greet you in the morning and would even try to avoid eye contact.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s within a walking distance to where we have to be.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024