Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel

300 Cowgate, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom (544 m from centre)

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This Holiday Inn Express in the heart of the city is just a short stroll from the famous Royal Mile and 0.6 miles from Holyrood House. This award-winning hotel by IHG offers complimentary Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs. The bright, airy rooms come equipped with pay movies, free tea and coffee facilities, and private shower rooms complete with hairdryers. Children under 18 can stay for free when sharing existing bedding. Start your day in Edinburgh with a breakfast buffet featuring both continental and hot items. Relax at the bar, which has a large-screen TV, or take advantage of our free baggage storage service. Located in charming Old Town, this hotel is just 0.8 miles from Edinburgh Castle and within walking distance to Princes Street's shops. The University campus is right across the road, while Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station is just a 10-minute walk away. You'll also be surrounded by bars, restaurants, and shops. Discounted parking is available at a nearby private car park.

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Room type		Guests
Room description Standard Twin Room with Free Hot Breakfast Room info Room features a flat-screen TV, complimentary tea and coffee, air conditioning and a power shower. Unfortunately, this room cannot accommodate extra beds. Children and extra beds Children: no more than 1	Standard Twin Room with Free Hot Breakfast		Show prices
Room description Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast Room info Room features a flat-screen TV, complimentary tea and coffee, air conditioning and a power shower. Bed preference cannot be guaranteed and will be allocated upon arrival based on availability. All room in the hotel are non smoking.	Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast		Show prices
Room description Standard Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast - Accessible Room info Fully accessible, air-conditioned guest room with safety alarm, roll-in shower facilities, and vibrating pillow. There is also a flat-screen TV, free tea and coffee, and a power shower. Double bed with sofa bed will sleep 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults. Children and extra beds Children: no more than 2	Standard Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast - Accessible	x 4	Show prices
Room description Standard Double Room with Single Sofa Bed and Free Hot Breakfast Room info There is space in this room for 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child or 1 Adult and 2 children. It features a flat-screen TV, complimentary tea and coffee, air conditioning and a power shower. Guests should state the number of children staying and their ages when booking this room type. This can be entered in the Special Request box. Children and extra beds Children: no more than 2	Standard Double Room with Single Sofa Bed and Free Hot Breakfast		Show prices
Room description Standard Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast Room info This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.	Standard Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast		Show prices
Room description Standard Twin Room with Free Hot Breakfast - Accessible Room info The twin room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The twin room provides a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 3 beds.	Standard Twin Room with Free Hot Breakfast - Accessible	x 4	Show prices

Area Info - Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel

Closest airports

Glasgow Airport 87 km
Edinburgh Airport 9 km
Dundee Airport 96 km

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Portobello Beach 4.9 km
Cramond Beach 9 km

What's nearby

National Museum of Scotland 500 m
Museum of Childhood 100 m
The Real Mary King's Close 500 m
Gladstones Land 650 m
Grassmarket 800 m
Scott Monument 900 m
Nelson Monument 1.1 km

Top attractions

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions 800 m
Edinburgh Castle 1.3 km
Palace of Holyrood House 950 m
Scottish National Gallery 850 m
Craigmillar Castle 4.6 km
Edinburgh Zoo 5 km
Forth Bridge 14 km
Charlotte Square 1.9 km
City Art Centre 500 m
Dalhousie Castle 13 km
Calton Hill 1.1 km

Natural Beauty

Dunsapie Loch 2.5 km
Arthurs Seat 2.3 km

Public transport

Edinburgh Waverley station 550 m
Haymarket 2.4 km

Ski lifts

Midlothian Lift 2 8 km
Midlothian Lift 1 8 km
Midlothian Chair Lift 8 km

Restaurants & cafes

Bannermans Bar 150 m
Zara Fast Foods 100 m
Leo's 200 m
Empires Cafe 150 m
Moratti 50 m
St Mary's Street Bistro 100 m

Facilities - Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel

General	Pets allowed, Parking, WiFi available in all areas
Activities	Golf course (within 3 km)
Services	Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Food & Drink	Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks), Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Bar
Reception services	Express check-in/check-out, Luggage storage, 24-hour front desk
Common areas	Shared lounge/TV area
Cleaning services	Ironing service, Dry cleaning, Daily housekeeping, Laundry
Business facilities	Fax/photocopying
Miscellaneous	Lower bathroom sink, Emergency cord in bathroom, 24-hour security, Fire extinguishers, Key card access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Higher level toilet, Toilet with grab rails, Wheelchair accessible, Designated smoking area, Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Heating, Lift, Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking rooms

House Rules - Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel

Check-in	15:00
Check-out	11:00
Groups	When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Internet	WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking	Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 19 per day.
Pets	Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Children and extra bed policy	Children of any age are allowed. Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot. Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed. You haven't added any extra beds. Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
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Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The hotel offers a 25% discount for car parking at the nearby NCP St Johns Hill secure car park. If booking a Double Room with Sofa Bed and you require the hotel to set up the extra bed, please inform the hotel via the Special Requests box during the booking process. When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 30 GBP per pet, per stay applies. Pets are welcomed by prior arrangement with the hotel.

Reviews - Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel

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8 Based on 3999 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Location

9.1

Staff

8.9

Price quality

7.6

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8.3

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Does Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel have parking?

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel has parking available for guests.

Are Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel cleaning services available?

Yes, guests have access to cleaning services, for more information you can find on the hotel’s page.

How far is the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel from the nearest airport?

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel is 87 km away from the nearest airport (Glasgow Airport).