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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

★★★ Picardy Place, Edinburgh, GB

Travelling with a dog

Dogs are welcome at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre by IHG; it lists pets-allowed in its own facility data.

About this hotel

Convenient Location

Located in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town, just a short stroll from Princes Street and the train station, Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre offers easy access to the city's main attractions.

Modern Amenities

The hotel boasts modern rooms equipped with satellite TV, free tea and coffee, and tiled bathrooms with power showers. Guests can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the property.

Delicious Dining Options

Start your day with a free buffet breakfast at the Great Room, offering a variety of hot and cold items. Unwind at the lounge bar with a wide selection of whiskies, and explore the nearby restaurants for evening meals.

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Rooms & rates

Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed and Free Hot Breakfast

Sleeps 4 · 12 m² · Double bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Standard Twin Room with Free Hot Breakfast

Sleeps 2 · 11 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Standard Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast

Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Standard Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast - Accessible

Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast

Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · Double bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets allowed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
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  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Dry cleaning
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Key card access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Luggage storage
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wine/champagne

Location

What guests say8072 reviews

+ Excellent location+ Friendly staff+ Good room sizeIssues with cleanlinessBreakfast variety lacking
Cleanliness7.4
Service8.9
Location8.9
Room Quality7.9
Amenities7.9
Value for Money7.9

Guest review

8.0

The location and view from window

The overcrowding at breakfast went early every morning but packed and queuing

Squirrel Nitkin · GB · 2026-08-22

Guest review

10.0

Quarto amplo, confortável. Muito bem equipado, inclusive com ferro de passar roupas. Funcionários atenciosos. Muito boa localização

Nem um ponto negativo

Rafael · BR · 2026-08-21

Guest review

9.0

موقعه والموظفين

بوفيه الافطار والترتيب

Mohammed · SA · 2026-08-21

Guest review

9.0

La atencion y ubicacion excelentes

Veronica · ES · 2026-08-20

Personel iyi, fiyat performans oteli ve çocuk oteli değil.

6.0

Çalışanları ilgili ve güleryüzlüydü. Yakınlarında tesco ve AVM olması büyük avantaj. Sürekli lobide çay, kahve servisi var. Odada ütü ve ütü masası var. Toplu taşımaya yakın. Şemsiye kiralayabiliyorsunuz.

Tesis konum olarak evet güzel bir yerde fakat yokuşta yer alıyor calton mill ve royal mile çıkmak için ciddi bir yokuş çıkıyorsunuz. Ayrıca odaya girdiğimizde çok kötü kokuyordu. Çocuk dostu kesinlikle değil ilk giriş merdivenli asansör yok sonrasında, asansör sırası bekliyorsunuz. Yataklar hiç rahat değildi. Normal 2 kişilik yataktan küçük boyutta bir yatak. Odada eşyalarını koyabileceğiniz bir dolap yok raf sistemi ve üç beş askı var. Kahvaltı çeşidi çok az ve alan çok küçük ve yetersizdi. Toplu taşımaya evet çok yakın ama yokuştan kimse bahsetmedi. Zaten tüm şehir yokuşken oteleden çıkar çıkmaz tırmanmak zor bir deneyimdi.

necati · TR · 2026-08-20

Needs more bedroom storage

4.0

The location & meals provided

Tiny bathroom, no drawers (for clothes) & the lighting system

Angela · US · 2026-08-20

PawFriendly Stays · questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre by IHG allow dogs?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre by IHG is flagged pet-friendly in its listing. Fees and size limits are set by the hotel; ask at booking if they aren't shown.

Good to know

Car Parking is available at the nearby Q-Park Omni Center. The hotel does have a discount available to guests so please contact the hotel directly for the discount code prior to booking online

The hotel has steps to the front of the building, however, there is wheelchair access to the rear via a cobbled street.

Nearby Q car park is available for parking. Guests can request discount vouchers at reception.

A deposit may be required at the property.