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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre

3-star Hotel with Bar/Lounge

3 stars

Picardy Place, 16-22, Edinburgh, EH1 3JT

+44 131 558 2300
8.1
Very Good

based on 4,762 reviews

$114
Rate

per night

About Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh

Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Location
9.3
Services
8.1
Staff
8.9
Value for money
7.8
Located under a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Bus Station, Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre offers guests a convenient base when visiting Edinburgh. It is ideally positioned for guests wishing to visit local attractions. There are a range of amenities on offer to those staying at the hotel, such as an express check-in and check-out feature, a car rental desk and a 24-hour reception. There is off-site parking for those travelling with a car. There are 161 cosy rooms at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, each providing all the essentials to ensure a comfortable stay. The bathrooms are fitted with a shower and a bathtub, and include a hair dryer. The area around the hotel has a range of cafés and restaurants. St Giles Cathedral and Princes Street are within walking a distance.

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre photos


Property safety measures

Heightened sanitation

Daily cleaning, increased availability of sanitation products.

Social distancing measures

Lobbies with safe social distancing.

Streamlined check-in and check-out.

Minimal contact with hotel personnel and other guests.


Rooms

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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.

Hotel Amenities & Facilities

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Dustbins

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Hypoallergenic
  • No smoking
  • Designated smoking area

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee machine

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

General

  • Family rooms
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Storage available

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Sofa bed
  • Cleaning products

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Parking and transportation

  • Parking

Family friendly

  • Complimentary breakfast

Reviews

8.1
Very GoodBased on 4,762 verified guest reviews

Pros +
  • Short walk to princess street. (in 17 reviews)
  • It is in perfect location where is walking distances to all tourist attractions. (in 27 reviews)
  • Scrambled eggs were fluffy and tasty (in 10 reviews)
Cons -
  • The scrambled eggs were awful! (in 10 reviews)
  • building works just outside made access difficult (in 27 reviews)
  • Breakfast area could not cope with demand. (in 22 reviews)


Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre room booking info

Check in/Check out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.


Frequently asked questions

  • How does Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre compare to other 3-star hotels in Edinburgh?

    There is a $129/night difference in the average price of 3-star hotels in Edinburgh ($279/night) and the average nightly rate at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre ($150/night).

  • How far is Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre from Edinburgh Turnhouse?

    Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre is 11.6 km away from Edinburgh Turnhouse. You can typically expect your drive time from Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre to Edinburgh Turnhouse to be 21min. It might be worth looking up traffic trends near your hotel if you are worried about saving time.

  • What is the best way to get to Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre from Edinburgh Turnhouse?

    With parking available at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, you could always hire a car for as low as $21/day and park it at the hotel. This would give you freedom while visiting Edinburgh. Another more common option is to just take a taxi or rideshare service from the airport to Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre. The nearest airport to the hotel is Edinburgh Turnhouse.

  • Is Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre pet-friendly?

    Yes, dogs and pets are welcome at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre.

  • Does Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre have a pool?

    Judging by our data, Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre does not have a pool on site, but hotels regularly make additions and changes to their venues and do not always notify us. It would be best to call Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre at +44 131 558 2300.

  • How close is Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre to Edinburgh city centre?

    Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre is just 0.8 km away from Edinburgh city centre. The closest landmark to the centre of Edinburgh is Grassmarket, which is very accessible to Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre guests.

  • What is the phone number for Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre?

    Is Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre pet-friendly?

  • Does Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre have Wi-Fi available?

    Yes, Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

  • What time is check-out for Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre?

    The required check-out time is 11:00. Please plan accordingly before your departure to avoid any penalties or fees.

  • How much is a room at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre?

    The average price for a night at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre found recently is $323 and can go as low as $126/night. Please note that rates may be impacted by travel dates, room type, and availability. To see current deals, enter your dates in the form above.

  • Is there laundry service in Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre?

    Yes, laundry services are accessible for guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh. You can leave your travel iron at home and use the irons provided at the accommodation.

  • What is the distance from Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre?

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Places of interest near Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre

Attractions in Edinburgh, Scotland curated by momondo

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre location: Picardy Place, 16-22, Edinburgh, EH1 3JT

Top landmarks

Waverley Mall0.6 km
Scott Monument0.7 km
Museum of Childhood0.7 km
Real Mary King's Close0.8 km
National Gallery of Scotland0.9 km

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