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

  • Pets Allowed
  • Laundry
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Internet services
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Ironing service
  • Heating
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Luggage storage
  • WiFi
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • Facilities for Disabled Guests
  • Family Rooms
  • Non-smoking Rooms
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • WiFi available in all areas
  • Free WiFi
  • Lift
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Wine/champagne
  • Fruits
  • Key card access
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kit available
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Delivered food is securely covered
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Invoice provided
  • Coffee house on site
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stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
it in centre of town
the breakfast is basic no fried egg no haggis no blackpudding no mushrooms and they charge 20 pound to park which i find disgusting considering it was 329 for room
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Disappointed that the only wheelchair access is around the back of the hotel through the car park
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
location was excellent
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Excellent location!
Would have liked a mini fridge in the room, as well as hair conditioner and lotion.
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Location is good. The shower water is hot,which is really important in a cold and rainy day.
We were arranged on the top floor which has very small window。
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
In a great part of the city easy access to station Lots of bars restaurants & shops close by Staff were lovely
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Great helpful, friendly, professional staff. Check in allowed us to store our bags as we had arrived before the check in time. Excellent location as we were visiting the Edinburgh Playhouse which was opposite Problem with air condition in room promptly sorted by member of staff.
Couldn’t find a table for three at breakfast. Finally did. Had to ask for cups at coffee/tea machine as queue of people waiting. Good choice of food catering for everyone. However some of the hot items were only warm, not hot. Think the toaster machine needs to be slightly altered as quite a few people were having to put their slices of bread in many times to get it brown without much success
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location was central and close to train line. Parking was limited, so ensure that you are designated a carpark if you are travelling from a distance. Entry to carpark is also confusing....not well signed. Staff was helpful and happy to answere any questions we had. Breakfast was busy and quite good. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Needs a ramp access to main street for access.
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
This hotel location is very conveniently located. Its within walking distance to Edinbugh's Waverley train station, trams services, shopping centre which has plenty of restaurants, Princes street (which is the oxford street of this city) and Edinburgh's Castle(20min). Check in process was straight forward. If you are given rooms on the top floor, please use the appropriate lift. The room itself is clean with comfortable bed. Car parking is at the back of the hotel which is free but very limited (7 spaces). So on arrival by car please drive round to the back of the hotel first. One has to press the button and push the door straight away to enter into the building. Then take a ligft to the first floor to the reception. Breakfast is ok(on 2nd floor) with full english but scrambled eggs is a bit dry to my liking. The buffet restaurant (Cosmo) is opposite the hotel. Tesco express is nearby.
The room can be quite hot and stuffy during hot summer period. If you open the louvre window, then it can be noisy. However, I don't have major issues with the room or the hotel for its price is value for money.
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Staff were great, facilities lovely, location great, room was fine, but looked tired and had stains all over carpet
Breakfast was disappointing, it was incredibly expensive for 1 night and expect room and breakfast to be higher standard for that price
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
Great location!
Facilities were not clean, mildew in the showers, low water pressure in the room we were originally placed in, along with broken bathroom equipment.
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location. Breakfast was good and well run by the staff.
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Was local, good choice for breakfast and plus it was included in the room. Only thing was the tv was only digital and I don’t think it had any apps like you tube.
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stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Very central to everything. Great location.
Rooms were extremely small for a family of 4. Would’ve appreciated daily cleaning of room, only had towel changes.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location is excellent. Right in the Centre of the city. One can walk down to most of the happening places. Many restaurants around.
Check in was a bit of challenge. We were given rooms on the 6th level. Unfortunately, that day the lift to the 6th floor was not functional. So, all of us with kids and baggage had to use the lift going to 5th floor. From 5th floor we had to climb the stairs to the 6th floor carrying our heavy luggage. There were few of us who were of old age, and we had some difficulty in reaching our rooms. Also, there is a slope or steps from the lobby to the lift landing area. This also proved to be a bit of challenge, what with the heavy baggage that we were carrying.
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Availability from Fri, Jul 18, 2025 To Mon, Jul 21, 2025 For 1 Room (Change Search)
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Standard Double 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.
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Free breakfast
$274.77USD
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  • Air conditioning
  • 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
  • Streaming media
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toiletries
  • Trash cans
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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.
2 x
Free cancellation
Free breakfast
$274.77USD
Average nightly rate
Book Now
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
-
-
-
-
$266.59
$351.36
$206.35
Average nightly rate $274.77 Total (including tax) $989.15
2 x
Free cancellation
Free breakfast
Free WiFi
$274.99USD
Average nightly rate
Book Now
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
-
-
-
-
$274.99
$274.99
$274.98
Average nightly rate $274.99 Total (including tax) $989.97
  • 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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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • Edinburgh International Airport - 7.22 mi
    • RAF Leuchars - 31.22 mi
    • Perth - 34.07 mi
    • Dundee Airport - 34.78 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