Hero photo

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre

3-star Hotel with Bar/Lounge

3 stars

Picardy Place, 16-22, Edinburgh, EH1 3JT

+44 131 558 2300
8.1
Very Good

based on 4,768 reviews

£59
Rate

per night

Voted winner of Europe's Best Travel App 2023

About Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh

Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Location
9.3
Services
8.1
Staff
8.9
Value for money
7.8
Located under a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Bus Station, Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre offers guests a convenient base when visiting Edinburgh. It is ideally positioned for guests wishing to visit local attractions. There are a range of amenities on offer to those staying at the hotel, such as an express check-in and check-out feature, a car rental desk and a 24-hour reception. There is off-site parking for those travelling with a car. There are 161 cosy rooms at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, each providing all the essentials to ensure a comfortable stay. The bathrooms are fitted with a shower and a bathtub, and include a hair dryer. The area around the hotel has a range of cafés and restaurants. St Giles Cathedral and Princes Street are within walking a distance.

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre photos


Property safety measures

Heightened sanitation

Daily cleaning, increased availability of sanitation products.

Social distancing measures

Lobbies with safe social distancing.

Streamlined check-in and check-out.

Minimal contact with hotel personnel and other guests.


Rooms

Fri 22/11
Sat 23/11
Standard Room
Standard Room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
£59
per night
Standard Room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
£72
per night
Standard Room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
£82
per night
Standard Room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
£83
per night
Double room
Double room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
£68
per night
Double room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
£70
per night
Double room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
£95
per night
Double room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
£97
per night
How do payments to us affect ranking and how do we rank results?
Learn more
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.

Hotel Amenities & Facilities

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Dustbins

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Hypoallergenic
  • No smoking
  • Designated smoking area

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee machine

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

General

  • Family rooms
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Storage available

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Sofa bed
  • Cleaning products

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Parking and transportation

  • Parking

Family friendly

  • Complimentary breakfast

Reviews

8.1
Very GoodBased on 4,768 verified guest reviews

Pros +
  • Short walk to princess street. (in 17 reviews)
  • It is in perfect location where is walking distances to all tourist attractions. (in 27 reviews)
  • Scrambled eggs were fluffy and tasty (in 10 reviews)
Cons -
  • The scrambled eggs were awful! (in 10 reviews)
  • building works just outside made access difficult (in 27 reviews)
  • Breakfast area could not cope with demand. (in 22 reviews)


Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre room booking info

Check in/Check out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.


Frequently asked questions

  • How does Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre compare to other 3-star hotels in Edinburgh?

    In Edinburgh, 3-star hotels have average nightly rates of £165. Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre is £88 cheaper than the city average at just £78/night.

  • How far is Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre from Edinburgh Turnhouse?

    Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre is 7.2 mi away from Edinburgh Turnhouse. You can typically expect your drive time from Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre to Edinburgh Turnhouse to be 21min. It might be worth looking up traffic trends near your hotel if you are worried about saving time.

  • What is the best way to get to Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre from Edinburgh Turnhouse?

    If you intend to hire a car to travel from Edinburgh Turnhouse to the hotel, you will have peace of mind knowing that Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre offers parking on site. Car hire in the area typically go for £10/day for a base model hire. A very popular option for travellers staying at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre would be to take a taxi or ridesharing service from Edinburgh Turnhouse directly to the hotel.

  • Is Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre pet-friendly?

    Yes, dogs and pets are welcome at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre.

  • Does Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre have a pool?

    Judging by our data, Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre does not have a pool on site, but hotels regularly make additions and changes to their venues and do not always notify us. It would be best to call Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre at +44 131 558 2300.

  • How close is Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre to Edinburgh city centre?

    0.5 mi separate the front steps of Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre and the city centre of Edinburgh, where you can keep busy with restaurants, shopping and of course Waterloo Place, a very popular landmark in Edinburgh.

  • What is the phone number for Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre?

    For assistance from an employee at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre please call +44 131 558 2300.

  • Does Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre have Wi-Fi available?

    Yes, Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

  • What time is check-out for Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre?

    The required check-out time is 11:00. Please plan accordingly before your departure to avoid any penalties or fees.

  • How much is a room at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre?

    Depending on the room type you prefer and your travel dates, the cost will differ. Average price per night at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh is £166, but you may find great deals as low as £65. You can find rates for your trip in the form above.

  • Is there laundry service in Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre?

    Yes, there is. Reach out to Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh for more details on all available laundry services. Irons and ironing boards are included as featured amenities.

  • What is the distance from Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh to Concert Hall Usher Hall?

  • Is Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh close to Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre?

  • How many operators does momondo search for hotels in Edinburgh?

  • When did momondo last update prices for hotels in Edinburgh?

    Prices for hotels in Edinburgh refresh daily.


Places of interest near Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre

Attractions in Edinburgh, Scotland curated by momondo

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre location: Picardy Place, 16-22, Edinburgh, EH1 3JT

Top landmarks

Waverley Mall0.4 mi
Scott Monument0.4 mi
Museum of Childhood0.4 mi
Real Mary King's Close0.5 mi
National Gallery of Scotland0.5 mi

momondo’s favourite Edinburgh hotels

Moxy Edinburgh Airport

1 Fairview Road, Edinburgh

8.1
3 stars

£59

Cityroomz Edinburgh

25-33 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh

7.8
3 stars

£62

Edinburgh House

90-92 Pilrig Street, Edinburgh

6.3
3 stars

£37

Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

152 Morrison Street, Edinburgh

8.2
3 stars

£49

Dakota Edinburgh

Ferrymuir Retail Park 1 South Queensferry, Edinburgh

8.7
4 stars

£85

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West

2 Research Avenue South, Edinburgh

8.2
4 stars

£66

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

1 Festival Square, Edinburgh

8.3
5 stars

£114

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

231 Canongate, Edinburgh

8.5
4 stars

£80


Nearby accommodation in Edinburgh

Edinburgh House

90-92 Pilrig Street, Edinburgh

6.3
3 stars

£37

View Deal

Pilrig St Rooms

11 Pilrig Street, Edinburgh

7.3

£46

View Deal

Park View House

14 Hermitage Place, Edinburgh

6.3
3 stars

£41

View Deal

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront

Britannia Way, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh

8.0
3 stars

£58

View Deal

Adelphi Hotel

7 Links Gardens, Edinburgh

6.9
2 stars

£40

View Deal

Cambridge House

8, Cambridge Avenue, Edinburgh

6.9
3 stars

£43

View Deal

Malmaison Edinburgh

1 Tower Place, Edinburgh

7.6
4 stars

£91

View Deal

Destiny Student- Murano

3-5 Amphion Lane (Murano Place), Edinburgh

7.2
2 stars

£80

View Deal

Old Town

See more

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town

32 Market St, Edinburgh, Old Town, Edinburgh

7.5
2 stars

£15

View Deal

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

77 South Bridge, Edinburgh

7.8
3 stars

£58

View Deal

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh

8.1
4 stars

£69

View Deal

DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre

34 Bread Street, Edinburgh

8.1
4 stars

£108

View Deal

Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre

80 High Street The Royal Mile, Edinburgh

8.5
4 stars

£139

View Deal

Code Pod Hostels - The Court

1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh

8.6
2 stars

£27

View Deal

a&o Edinburgh City

50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh

7.1
2 stars

£17

View Deal

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

231 Canongate, Edinburgh

8.5
4 stars

£80

View Deal

New Town

See more

Yotel Edinburgh

68-73 Queen Street, Edinburgh

8.0
4 stars

£68

View Deal

Old Waverley Hotel

43 Princes Street, Edinburgh

7.9
3 stars

£74

View Deal

Intercontinental Edinburgh The George

19-21 George Street, Edinburgh

8.4
5 stars

£149

View Deal

Malmaison Edinburgh City

Buchan House, 21-22 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh

8.2
4 stars

£118

View Deal

Ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square

19 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh

8.5
3 stars

£92

View Deal

Mount Royal Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

53 Princes Street, Edinburgh

8.0
4 stars

£104

View Deal

The Parliament House Hotel

15 Calton Hill, Edinburgh

8.4
3 stars

£80

View Deal

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh

1-3 Baxters Place, Edinburgh

8.3
4 stars

£81

View Deal

W Edinburgh

1 St James Square, Edinburgh

8.5
5 stars

£224

View Deal

Stockbridge - Canonmills

See more

Village Hotel Edinburgh

140 Crewe Road South, Edinburgh

7.8
4 stars

£67

View Deal

The Claremont Hotel

14-15 Claremont Crescent, Edinburgh

7.8
3 stars

£89

View Deal

East Claremont Guest House

2 East Claremont Street, Edinburgh

8.0
3 stars

£95

View Deal

Beaverbank Place - Campus Residence

17 Beaverbank Place, Edinburgh

7.3
2 stars

£101

View Deal

The Raeburn

112 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh

9.1
4 stars

£146

View Deal

Grand & Spacious Central Apt With Wifi

Edinburgh

8.7

£117

View Deal

Ardleigh House

260 Ferry Road, Edinburgh

8.1
3 stars

£174

View Deal

City Centre Haven Apartments

Edinburgh

7.7

£148

View Deal

Save money when you book hotels with momondo
Best deals on hotels
Best deals on hotels
See deals from 3M+ hotels and accommodations in one place.
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Use our filter to find stays with free cancellation.
Millions of reviews
Millions of reviews
Check ratings based on millions of real guest reviews.
Price Alerts
Price Alerts
Not ready to book? to track prices.

An easier way to manage your Edinburgh trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organise and travel with friends or family. Trips is free – and available to use no matter where you book.

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.
Fri 22/11
Sat 23/11
Email me momondo's favourite deals

Find better results for your stay in Edinburgh