Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg

$$$$||View on mapEdinburgh, United Kingdom300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NA|
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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg
300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NA·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.0Great
Highest Rated
Location9.2
Staff9.0
Free WiFi8.8
Comfort8.3
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.9
Value for money7.6
Who stays here
Families45%
Couples37%
Groups9%
Solo9%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.0Great
Highest Rated
Location9.2
Staff9.0
Free WiFi8.8
Comfort8.3
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.9
Value for money7.6
Who stays here
Families45%
Couples37%
Groups9%
Solo9%

City centre hotel on the Royal Mile with free hot breakfast

Location & Nearby Attractions

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg is situated on Cowgate, just minutes from the Royal Mile and 1 km from Holyrood Palace. Edinburgh Castle sits 1 km away, and Princes Street's shops are a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station is within 10 minutes' walk, offering easy access to trams and buses to the airport.

Family-Friendly Accommodations

Children under 18 stay free when using existing bedding, and the hotel offers family rooms with sofa beds. A 24-hour snack menu provides pizzas and toasties for late-night cravings. The hotel holds the IHG Quality Excellence Award and participates in the IHG Green Engage sustainability program.

Breakfast & Dining

Every guest receives a free Express Start Breakfast with hot and continental options, including local Scottish items like black pudding and haggis. The hotel also provides a 24-hour snack menu and an on-site bar for evening drinks. Kids' meals and special diet menus are available upon request.

Pet-Friendly Policy

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile welcomes pets, allowing guests to bring dogs and cats during their stay. Discounted parking is available at NCP Holyrood Road, a short walk from the hotel. A designated smoking area and facilities for disabled guests are also provided.

Accessibility & Safety

Accessible rooms include an emergency cord, lower bathroom sink, raised toilet, grab rails, and Braille signage. The hotel has 24-hour security, CCTV in common areas, key card access, and smoke alarms throughout. Luggage storage, express check-in/check-out, and a shared lounge/TV area are available for guest convenience.

  • Location: Steps from Royal Mile, 1 km to Holyrood Palace
  • Family: Children under 18 stay free, sofa beds in family rooms
  • Dining: Free Express Start Breakfast with Scottish options
  • Pet: Pet-friendly policy, discounted parking at NCP Holyrood Road
  • Awards: IHG Quality Excellence Award recipient
  • Sustainability: IHG Green Engage recognized
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP 0.1 per person. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Bulgarian, Thai
Building
Year renovated:2008
Number of floors:6
Number of rooms:91
Former name
holiday inn express edinburgh - royal mile, an ihg hotel
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Rooms and availability

Standard Single Room
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking
Double Room Mobility accessible
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 Double bed
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking
Standard Double Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed2 Single beds1 Single bed
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Welcome drink

TV

Flat-screen TV

Lift
Kitchen facilities

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
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Essential information about Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg

💵 Lowest room price 7852 INR
📏 Distance to centre 300 m
✈️ Distance to airport 13.6 km
🧳 Nearest airport Edinburgh, EDI

Location

300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NA
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300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NA
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300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NA
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
500 m
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
340 m
Museum
Museum of Childhood
180 m
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
510 m
Theatre
Festival Theatre
540 m
Nicolson Street
Surgeons' Hall Museum
450 m
Gallery
City Art Centre
500 m
Museum
John Knox House
230 m
43-45 High Street
Scottish Storytelling Centre
270 m
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
370 m
Restaurant
Em's Kitchen
140 m
Restaurant
Bar 50
180 m
Restaurant
Pilgrim Bar
150 m
Restaurant
The City Cafe
300 m
Restaurant
Holyrood Coffee Shop
120 m
Restaurant
Baskin Robbins
150 m
Restaurant
Noodle'N'Ice
410 m
Restaurant
Greggs
200 m
Restaurant
Procaffeination
220 m

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