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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg

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Overview

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

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

Wireless internet is available in 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:78

Former name

holiday inn express edinburgh - royal mile, an ihg hotel

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Rooms and availability

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Standard Single Room

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Private bathroom
Non-smoking

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Standard Double Room Mobility accessible

Max:

3 persons
Bed options:

1 Double bed1 Double bed

Shower
Private bathroom

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Standard Double Room

Max:

3 persons
Bed options:

1 Double bed2 Single beds1 Single bed

Shower
Private bathroom

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Welcome drink

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	25452 INR
📏 Distance to centre	300 m
✈️ Distance to airport	13.6 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Edinburgh, EDI

Location

Address

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300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NA

Map view

300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NA

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

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

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

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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