Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg, Edinburgh ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NA

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“The hotel is perfectly situated for exploring all the main attractions within easy walking distance.”view full review

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg is a 3-star hotel offering modern comforts and a complimentary Express Start Breakfast. This family-friendly and pet-friendly Edinburgh hotel features air-conditioned rooms and free Wi-Fi.

Rooms & Amenities

Guest rooms at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg include air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and power showers. Family rooms are equipped with sofa beds for children, ensuring ample space for families.

Dining & Leisure

The hotel offers a buffet breakfast with hot and continental options to start your day. Light bites and drinks are available from the 24-hour snack menu in the bar, catering to a quick meal or a relaxed gathering.

Location & Transportation

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile is a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station and 30 minutes from Edinburgh Airport, facilitating travel throughout the region. Local highlights include a 7-minute walk to the historic Edinburgh Castle and a short stroll to the Royal Mile.

Services & Accessibility

The hotel provides free Wi-Fi and business services for work-related needs. Accessible features include wider doorways, roll-in showers, and designated parking, ensuring convenience for all guests.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

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2 persons

28 m²

2 Single beds

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Standard Double Room Hot

2 persons

19 m²

1 Double bed

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Standard Twin Room Hot

2 persons

19 m²

2 Single beds

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Standard Double Room Single Sofa Bed Hot

3 persons

19 m²

1 Double bed

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spotless Rooms

“I was truly impressed by the immaculate condition of the room. Every corner was spotless, making it a pleasant and refreshing stay.” view full review

Convenient Breakfast

“The self-service breakfast setup was quite satisfying. Despite being busy on Bank Holiday Monday, the variety offered a great start to the day.” view full review

Bright Reception

“The reception area was bright and welcoming, instantly making me feel at ease during check-in.” view full review

Comfortable Beds

“The beds in the room were incredibly comfortable, allowing for a restful night's sleep every night of our stay.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NA

Map view

300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NA

City landmarks

Museum

Edinburgh Castle

1.0 km

Landmark

Arthur's Seat hike

2.4 km

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

1.1 km

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

910 m

Landmark

Royal Mile

780 m

Park

Princes Street Gardens

1.0 km

Museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

880 m

Landmark

Calton Hill

710 m

Monument

Scott Monument

860 m

Landmark

Nelson Monument

1.1 km

Museum

The Writers' Museum

710 m

Museum

Gladstone's Land

700 m

Museum

Dynamic Earth

750 m

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

2.4 km

Landmark

Princes Street

1.2 km

Public Building

The Scottish Parliament

890 m

Cemetery

The Robertson Mausoleum

640 m

Park

Holyrood Park

2.1 km

Square

Grassmarket

860 m

Landmark

The Scotch Whisky Experience

890 m

Nearby

Museum

National Museum of Scotland

560 m

High Street 2 Warriston's Close

The Real Mary King's Close

500 m

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

340 m

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

510 m

Museum

Museum of Childhood

180 m

Nicolson Street

Surgeons' Hall Museums

450 m

Museum

John Knox House

230 m

2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)

Brass Rubbing Centre

370 m

Church

Mercat Cross

180 m

Gallery

City Art Centre

500 m

Restaurants

The Piemaker

370 m

38 South Bridge

Em's Kitchen

140 m

38 St. Marys Street

Moratti Takeaway

90 m

68 St. Marys Street

The City Cafe

300 m

19 Blair Street

Holyrood Coffee Shop

120 m

1 Holyrood Road

Baskin Robbins

150 m

9 Holyrood Road

Yocoko Noodle Bar

340 m

45 South Bridge

Greggs

200 m

85/87 Rose Street

Getting around

City Centre

Edinburgh4 min · 300 m

Airports

Edinburgh (EDI)21 min · 13.6 km

Dundee Airport (DND)146 min · 97.1 km

Train

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station6 min · 500 m

Bus

Bus stop5 min · 400 m

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible at a location nearby at GBP 21 per day.

Internet

is available in for free.

Breakfast

The hotel Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

English, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Bulgarian, Thai

Year renovated:

2008

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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg, Edinburgh

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining & Leisure

Location & Transportation

Services & Accessibility

Select your room type

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Facilities

General

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Facilities for people with disabilities

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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