Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre an IHG Hotel
Picardy Place Top Of Leith St., Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 3JT, United Kingdom
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Picardy Place Top Of Leith St., Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 3JT, United Kingdom
In Edinburgh’s New Town, this Georgian building is just a 5-minute walk from bustling Princes Street and Edinburgh Rail Station. It offers free Wi-Fi access and serves a free buffet breakfast every morning. Modern rooms at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Center each have satellite TV and free tea and coffee. Tiled private bathrooms all feature a power shower and a hairdryer. A free daily buffet breakfast with both hot and cold items is provided in the Great Room. The relaxed lounge bar stocks a wide range of whiskeys. Evening menus are on offer at restaurants on the hotel doorstep. The restaurants, bars and cinema in the Omni Center are opposite this Holiday Inn Express. Impressive Edinburgh Castle is 1 mile away, while the galleries surrounding Queens Street Gardens are a half-mile walk. "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"

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Elevator
  • Coffee shop
  • Hair dryer
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • On-site parking
  • telephone
  • kitchenware
  • 24-hour security
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Off-Site parking
  • Radio
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • English
  • Bulgarian
  • Portuguese
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Convenience Store
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Parking Available
  • taxi service
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Bicycle parking
  • Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Invoices
  • Hygiene certification
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
  • Free face masks
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Food delivery
  • Accessible rooms through interior corridor available
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Facilities for disabled guests available
  • Ironing amenities
  • Laundry services
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Safety chain and/or latch on doors available
  • Separate shower/bathtub
  • Toiletries provided
  • Tour services
  • TV & Movies/Shows
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
  • Individually-wrapped food options
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Heating in public area
  • Alternative meal arrangement
  • Trash cans
  • Desk/workspace available
  • Professional cleaning services
  • Cleaning products available
  • Clothes drying rack
  • Pets allowed (charges may apply)
  • Parking available (charges may apply)
  • Xerox/fax in business center
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stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Friendly staff, great breakfast, good accommodation.
No negative comments.
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The room was clean, nice and very functional. The location of the hotel was great as it was central to all tourist hotspots. The breakfast was very well rounded with an option for every requirement. But what my family and I loved the most was the 24/7 complimentary tea and coffee station in the hotel. It was easily the best feature. We have recommended this hotel to many of our friends and we hope to visit again soon.
There was no accommodation for guests with luggages like tourists. Although there were lifts to each floor, there were a few short stairs within floors that we had to carry the luggages over, which was difficult as they were big, heavy suitcases since we were travelling from another country.
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Good location. Helpful staff. Kitchen staff and breakfast servers deserve a commendation!
Layout of restaurant not conducive to busy times.
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Great location, comfortable clean room
Breakfast wasn’t great, scrambled egg tasted like it was out of a packet
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Great central location. Good breakfast. Allowed us to leave backpacks before check-in and after check-out.
Room not cleaned (hair in bathroom, dust on furniture, mould in shower, dirty walls). Room not prepared for 3 guests (no bedding or towels for the third guest). Although we had a late check-out at 5pm, the lack of basic preparation and cleanliness. Poor soundproofing – could hear people in the corridor.
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The bedroom was comfort and very aligned with what we find in other Holiday Inn Express hotels.
The price is too high for a 3-star hotel. 2X the price for a night in Glasgow.
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Nothing - allocated a disabled room Breakfast was very poor - choice ok but quality lacking
Disabled room was very basic & hadnt been cleaned properly (surfaces in the bedroom) Excessively priced for provision but location determined premium
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Great location and above average breakfast
Very expensive and no facilities
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
The location and Staff were very good.
The room was not as described and in very poor condition. The bathroom was pretty awful and in desperate need of upgrading.
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Location
Quite run down for the exuberant price. Bathroom had lots of dirty spots around the shower and the door did not close and it was so flimsy. Absolutely no storage at all so lived out our case for three days No ice or vending machine options and god help you if you have mobility issues. Front steps very steep and the hall lift was broken our entire stay
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Availability from Tue, Jun 3, 2025 To Fri, Jun 6, 2025 For 1 Room (Change Search)
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Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast
Modern rooms each have satellite tv and free tea and coffee. tiled private bathrooms all feature a power shower and a hairdryer. request double/twin when booking. room type cannot be guaranteed, and will be allocated based on availability.
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$219.02USD
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Average nightly rate $219.02 Total (including tax) $788.48
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Free WiFi
$219.49USD
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  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Blackout curtains
  • Body soap
  • Closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Desk
  • Electric kettle
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free Wifi
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe box
  • Individual air conditioning
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Iron and ironing board
  • On-demand media
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Radio
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Sofa bed
  • Streaming media
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toiletries
  • Trash cans
  • Wake-up service
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Standard Twin Room with Free Hot Breakfast
Modern rooms each have satellite tv and free tea and coffee. tiled private bathrooms all feature a power shower and a hairdryer.
2 x
Non refundable
Free breakfast
$219.02USD
Average nightly rate
Book Now
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
-
$208.50
$224.28
$224.28
-
-
-
Average nightly rate $219.02 Total (including tax) $788.48
2 x
Non refundable
Free breakfast
Free WiFi
$219.49USD
Average nightly rate
Book Now
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
-
$219.49
$219.49
$219.50
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-
Average nightly rate $219.49 Total (including tax) $790.17
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Desk
  • Electric kettle
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free Wifi
  • Hair dryer
  • Individual air conditioning
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Iron and ironing board
  • On-demand media
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Radio
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toiletries
  • Trash cans
  • Wake-up service
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • Edinburgh International Airport - 7.17 mi
    • RAF Leuchars - 31.26 mi
    • Perth - 34.08 mi
    • Dundee Airport - 34.81 mi

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • Mounted Gallery - 494 f
      • Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop & Gallery - 650 f
      • National Portrait Gallery - 0.22 mi
      • Bellevue Gallery - 0.28 mi
      • Kingfisher Gallery - 0.31 mi
      • Calton Gallery - 0.31 mi
      • Scottish National Portrait Gallery - 0.36 mi
      • City Art Centre - 0.38 mi
      • Fruitmarket Gallery - 0.43 mi
      • Malcolm Innes Gallery - 0.43 mi
      • Bourne Fine Art - 0.44 mi
      • John Knox House Museum - 0.44 mi
      • Museum of Childhood - 0.44 mi
      • Edinburgh Gallery - 0.44 mi
      • Scottish Gallery - 0.44 mi
      • Collective Gallery - 0.45 mi
      • Stills Gallery - 0.45 mi
      • Hanover Fine Arts - 0.45 mi
      • People's Story - 0.45 mi
      • Peoples Story Museum - 0.46 mi
      • Torrance Gallery - 0.46 mi
      • Carson Clark Gallery - 0.46 mi
      • Huntly House - 0.48 mi
      • Police Information Centre - 0.48 mi

    Transport

      Train stations Show all on map »
      • Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station - 0.34 mi

    Other attractions

      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • Sherlock Holmes Statue - 246 f
      • National Monument - 0.26 mi
      • Nelson Monument - 0.43 mi
      • Greyfriars Bobby Memorial - 0.46 mi
      • Brass Rubbing Centre - 0.46 mi
      Theatres Show all on map »
      • Edinburgh Playhouse - 439 f
      • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 688 f
      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • Mansfield Place Church - 0.21 mi
      • General Register House - 0.25 mi
      National Parks Show all on map »
      • Princes Street Gardens - 0.25 mi
      • Calton Hill - 0.43 mi
      Things to do Show all on map »
      • Netherbow - 0.44 mi
      • Scottish Gems - 0.44 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • Omni Centre - 474 f
      • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions - 727 f
      • Edinburgh Experience - 1,010 f
      • Multrees Walk - 1,037 f
      • Waterloo Place - 0.21 mi
      • ScotlandsPeople Centre - 0.24 mi
      • The New Street Exhibition Space - 0.41 mi
      • Edinburgh Dungeon - 0.42 mi
      • The Ceramic Experience - 0.42 mi
      • New Town Conservation Centre - 0.44 mi
      • Edinburgh Christmas Market - 0.48 mi
      • The Peoples Story - 0.48 mi

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre an IHG Hotel

Picardy Place Top Of Leith St., Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 3JT, United Kingdom