Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg (Edinburgh, GB) from 126 £/night

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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg

Picardy Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3JT·View on map

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Overall Score

Great

8.1Great

Location9.4

Staff8.9

Free WiFi8.6

Cleanliness8.3

Comfort8.3

Who stays here

Couples39%

Families36%

Groups17%

Solo8%

Overview

Overall Score

Great

8.1Great

Location9.4

Staff8.9

Free WiFi8.6

Cleanliness8.3

Comfort8.3

Who stays here

Couples39%

Families36%

Groups17%

Solo8%

3-star city centre hotel with free breakfast and tram stop at the door

Location

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By IHG sits across from the Picardy Place tram stop, which runs directly to Edinburgh Airport. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Princes Street shopping and a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley Station. Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and the Scottish Parliament building are both within a 10-minute walk from this New Town property.

Rooms

Each room at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre includes satellite TV and free tea and coffee. Private bathrooms have power showers and hairdryers, with grab rails and emergency cords in accessible rooms. Soundproofed rooms minimize street noise from the surrounding city center.

Dining

A free Express Start Breakfast with hot and cold items is served daily in the Great Room. The lounge bar stocks a wide selection of gins and whiskies alongside draft beers. Special diet menus, including gluten-free and vegan options, are available upon request.

Business & Pet-Friendly Travel

The hotel provides two meeting rooms that can each accommodate up to 30 guests, with fax and photocopying services available. Luggage storage and express check-in/check-out are offered for convenience. Pets are welcome, with designated areas for dogs and a discount code for the nearby Q-Park Omni Centre.

Property Highlights & Amenities

Holiday Inn Express Picardy Place Edinburgh occupies a Georgian building in the New Town conservation area. The hotel offers a parking discount for guests at Q-Park Omni Centre, located one block away. A 24-hour front desk, laundry services, and CCTV security throughout the property are available.

Location: Across from Picardy Place tram stop, 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley Station
Rooms: Soundproofed rooms with power showers and satellite TV
Dining: Free Express Start Breakfast and lounge bar with gins and whiskies
Business: Two meeting rooms for up to 30 guests
Pet-Friendly: Designated areas for dogs and discount at nearby Q-Park Omni Centre

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-23:59

until 11:00

Amenities

No parking available.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Greek, Russian, Turkish, Afrikaans, Estonian, Slovak, Slovenian

Building

Number of floors:7

Number of rooms:188

Former name

holiday inn express edinburgh city centre, an ihg hotel

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Rooms and availability

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Standard Room Mobility accessible

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 Double bed1 Double bed

Shower
Air conditioning

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Twin Room

Max:

4 persons
Bed options:

2 Single beds1 Double bed1 Single bed

Shower
Private bathroom

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Laundry

Flat-screen TV

Lift

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

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Essential information about Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg

💵 Lowest room price	126 £
📏 Distance to centre	800 m
✈️ Distance to airport	16.0 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Edinburgh, EDI

Location

Picardy Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3JT

Address

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Picardy Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3JT

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Picardy Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3JT

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Museum

Edinburgh Castle

1.5 km

Landmark

Arthur's Seat hike

2.1 km

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

1.4 km

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

1.2 km

Landmark

Royal Mile

1.3 km

Landmark

The Real Mary King's Close

1.0 km

Landmark

Calton Hill

640 m

Park

Princes Street Gardens

1.5 km

Museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

1.4 km

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

890 m

Landmark

Nelson Monument

650 m

Monument

Scott Monument

790 m

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

960 m

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

1.5 km

Museum

The Writers' Museum

1.2 km

Museum

Gladstone's Land

1.2 km

Museum

Museum of Childhood

970 m

Landmark

Surgeons' Hall Museum

1.3 km

Landmark

Princes Street

1.1 km

Museum

Dynamic Earth

1.4 km

Landmark

Brass Rubbing Centre

900 m

Museum

John Knox House

1.1 km

Landmark

Royal Yacht Britannia

2.8 km

Gallery

City Art Centre

840 m

Church

Mercat Cross

890 m

Museum

The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum

1.3 km

Public Building

The Scottish Parliament

1.2 km

Park

Holyrood Park

2.7 km

Picardy Place

Sherlock Holmes Statue

60 m

Restaurant

Taste Of Italy

170 m

Restaurant

The Playfair

80 m

Restaurant

Cafe Piccante

100 m

Restaurant

Artisan Roast

300 m

Restaurant

Fed Sandwich Bar

210 m

Restaurant

Cafe Elmrow

210 m

Restaurant

Cafe Rapido

280 m

Restaurant

Starbucks

300 m

Restaurant

Deli Fresco

350 m

Restaurant

Cafe Bellina

380 m

Reviews of Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg

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FAQ about Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg

Which popular attractions are located near the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, An Ihg Hotel hotel?

Staying at the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, An Ihg Hotel hotel, guests can visit Palace of Holyroodhouse (1.4 km from the property), Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (at a moderate distance from it) and Bellevue Gallery (600 meters away), among others.

Which landmarks are closest to Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, An Ihg Hotel hotel?

Guests of Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, An Ihg Hotel hotel can visit Sherlock Holmes Statue (a mere 5 minutes' walk from the accommodation), or Calton Hill placed 8 minutes' walk away.

Can we park our car at this attractive inn?

This attractive inn offers parking spaces, located on site.

Are there any dining facilities close to the inn?

Best restaurants near the inn include Rapido Fish and Chips and L'Escargot Bleu Restaurant, placed 250 meters from the property and approximately 5 minutes' walk away respectively.

Can I eat breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, An Ihg Hotel?

Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily on the 2nd floor of Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, An Ihg Hotel.

What is check-in and check-out time at the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, An Ihg Hotel?

Guests of the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, An Ihg Hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00.

What payment methods are accepted in the inn?

Payment methods in the inn include:

Visa
Mastercard
American Express

What kinds of rooms does the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, An Ihg Hotel offer?

The 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, An Ihg Hotel offers such room types as Twin Room, Standard Twin Room, and Standard Room.

Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the attractive 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, An Ihg Hotel hotel?

Specific suites at the attractive 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, An Ihg Hotel hotel feature double beds or sofa beds and private bathrooms along with a shower.