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
  • Shower
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 February, 2026
Guest Score 2 out of 10
Poor
The bed was comfortable
The breakfast was chaotic, we couldn't find a table and checked out. The staff were unhelpful and even rude The shower splashed all over the bathroom The walls are so thin the person in the next room kept me awake all night snoring and people coming back in the early hours also woke me
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location
breakfast same everyday
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The location and the environment is fabulous! Staff were amazing
The temperature in the room was not warm enough.
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Great Location and very nice staff
The Bathroom wasn’t ideal
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
The location is great. Clean and friendly staff.
Rooms are ADA compliant and it felt like being in a nursing home.
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Location and staff
The room was very small and the bathroom was really bad. And also beds were uncomfortable.
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Room was okay and the bed very comfortable, however the bathroom wasn't anything fancy. We had a problem with toilet flush - but that was quickly fixed. The breakfast is great, anyone can find something for themselves - from typical english breakfast to cereal.
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
location is excellent , breakfast was excellent
room size, Bed size, i Should carry my heavy luggage because there is steps in all floors
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The properties in a really great location.
The breakfast was crazy busy and I had to go back a couple of times before I could eat.
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The room was quiet and comfortable with plenty of space for three adult travelers. We especially appreciated the front desk staff who was available to answer all questions and provided assistance in securing taxis when necessary. Location is within easy walking distance of much of what we wanted to do. The breakfast provided at no extra charge was very Complete with something for everyone. Free tea and coffee available 24 hours a day was also a nice touch.
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
A/c free breakfast. Easy. Accommodating
The tv did not work
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location. Breakfast was good and well run by the staff.
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Plenty of food choices
Missed the waffle machine the Holiday Inns have in US
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
Location, friendly staff.
Overpriced, needs some maintenance, needs better cleaning, needs more space for breakfast, breakfast should be better for the money paid, have to carry your luggage down/up steps inside, poor room lighting, etc.
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Better signage for rooms. More accessible doors, so they can be opened and held open when disabled and dealing with luggage.
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
Location
Considering the price paid, the facilities and overall experience did not meet reasonable expectations
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Location was great
The beds were very small, and the bathroom had a VERY strong smell of bleach that impacted our experience. Also the surge pricing for Hogmanay did not feel equal to what we received.
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location - pefrect! located in front of tram, mall, and church. tesco beside the hotel, fast food and pubs everywhere Staff - very accommodating Breakfast is included - good way to start your day
No bidet spray - but i think it is very usual in UK
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
It was conveniently located in the City Centre
No plug near the mirror and the room was dark 24/7 due to poor lamp lighting
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Location, breakfast, staffs - 10/10!
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Availability from Sat, Apr 4, 2026 To Tue, Apr 7, 2026 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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Free breakfast
Free WiFi
$237.74USD
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Average nightly rate $240.50 Total (including tax) $865.80
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Blackout curtains
  • Body soap
  • Closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Crib(s)
  • Desk
  • Electric kettle
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free Wifi
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • In-room safe box
  • Individual air conditioning
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Internet access
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Linens
  • On-demand media
  • Pets allowed in room
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Radio
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Streaming media
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Trash cans
  • TV
  • Visual alarm
  • Wake-up service
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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.
2 x
Free cancellation
Free breakfast
Free WiFi
$237.74USD
Average nightly rate
Book Now
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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$237.74
$237.74
$237.72
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Average nightly rate $237.74 Total (including tax) $855.87
2 x
Free cancellation
Free breakfast
$240.50USD
Average nightly rate
Book Now
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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$305.72
$232.35
$183.43
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Average nightly rate $240.50 Total (including tax) $865.80
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Crib(s)
  • Desk
  • Electric kettle
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free Wifi
  • Hair dryer
  • Individual air conditioning
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Internet access
  • Iron and ironing board
  • On-demand media
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Radio
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Streaming media
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toiletries
  • Trash cans
  • TV
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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 - 651 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