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%

3-star city center hotel with free Scottish breakfast and family-friendly rooms on the Royal Mile

Amenities

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile by IHG received the IHG Quality Excellence Award for service standards. The property participates in the IHG Green Engage sustainability program, reducing its environmental impact. Guests with disabilities have access to wheelchair-accessible facilities, visual aids including Braille, and emergency cords in bathrooms.

Rooms

Family rooms at Holiday Inn Express Royal Mile include sofa beds that accommodate children under 18 for free. Each room is air-conditioned with a power shower, an iron and ironing board, and a hairdryer. Accessible rooms feature a lower bathroom sink, raised toilet, and grab rails for mobility needs.

Location

The Holiday Inn Express Cowgate sits a short walk from the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and Holyrood Palace. Edinburgh Waverley Station is a 10-minute walk, and discounted parking is available at NCP Holyrood Road. The hotel is also across the street from the University of Edinburgh campus.

Dining

A free Express Start Breakfast includes hot Scottish items like bacon, eggs, and sausages, plus continental options such as cereal, pastries, and yogurt. A 24-hour snack menu offers pizzas and toasties for late-night cravings. The on-site bar serves wine and champagne, and special diet menus are available on request.

Family & Pets

Children under 18 stay free when using existing bedding in the family rooms with sofa beds at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh. The hotel welcomes dogs under its pet-friendly policy, making it a convenient base for travelers with furry companions. Kids' meals are available on the snack menu, and the shared lounge offers space for families to relax.

  • Location: Short walk to Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and Holyrood Palace
  • Rooms: Family rooms with sofa beds for children under 18 free
  • Dining: Free hot Scottish breakfast and 24-hour snack menu
  • Sustainability: IHG Green Engage program with environmental initiatives
  • Pet Policy: Dogs welcome with pet-friendly accommodations
  • Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms with Braille and grab rails
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 Room with 1 Single Bed
  • 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
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Welcome drink

TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator
Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • 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 83 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 8.5 mi
🧳 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
100 yd
Church
St. Giles Cathedral
100 yd
Museums
Museum of Childhood
100 yd
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
100 yd
Broadway Theatre
Festival Theater
100 yd
Nicolson Street
Surgeons' Hall Museum
100 yd
Gallery
City Art Center
100 yd
Museums
John Knox House
100 yd
43-45 High Street
Scottish Storytelling Centre
100 yd
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
100 yd
Restaurant
Em's Kitchen
100 yd
Restaurant
Bar 50
100 yd
Restaurant
Pilgrim Bar
100 yd
Restaurant
The City Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
Holyrood Coffee Shop
100 yd
Restaurant
Baskin Robbins
100 yd
Restaurant
Noodle'N'Ice
100 yd
Restaurant
Greggs
100 yd
Restaurant
Procaffeination
100 yd

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