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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 say8102 reviews

+ Excellent location+ Friendly staff+ Good room size− Issues with cleanliness− Breakfast variety lacking
Cleanliness7.4
Service8.9
Location8.9
Room Quality7.9
Amenities7.9
Value for Money7.9

Great hotel

10.0
lesley · GB · 2026-10-17

Gut gelegenes, solides Hotel.

8.0

Zentral gelegen. Frei zugänglicher Bereich um jederzeit Kaffee, Tee oder Heisse Schokolade zubereiten zu können. Freundliches Personal. Die von uns belegten zwei Zimmer hatten eine Durchgangstür. Ideal für Familien (Zimmer 207 und 209).

− Das Frühstück war OK aber aufgrund der vielen Gäste war der Frühstücksraum sehr hektisch.

Patrick · CH · 2026-10-17

Albergo ben gestito. Staff 24/24. Si trova nella new town 10 minuti a piedi dalla old town

9.0
Giorgetti · IT · 2026-10-16

Edimburgo in 4 giorni. Se

5.0

Posizione centrale

− Prezzo elevato per lo standard dell'albergo

Guido · IT · 2026-10-16

Guest review

8.0

Great location

Jacqui · GB · 2026-10-16

Lovely hotel

10.0

Exceptionally clean and very friendly efficient staff.Ideal location for a visit to the Playhouse

− Nothing

Val · GB · 2026-10-15

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.