Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile
300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 1NA, United Kingdom
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300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 1NA, United Kingdom
This city center Holiday Inn Express is just a few minutes’ walk from the Royal Mile, and 0.6 miles from Holyrood House. This IHG Quality Excellence Award-winning hotel offers free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV. The bright and airy rooms are well-equipped with pay movies, free tea/coffee facilities and a private shower room with a hairdryer. Children under 18 stay free when using existing bedding. Guests can prepare for a day exploring Edinburgh with a free breakfast buffet that includes both continental and traditional hot items. We have a food menu at the hotel. The relaxed bar has a large-screen TV, and the hotel also has free baggage storage. The Express Edinburgh Internation Airport in - Royal Mile is located in the charming Old Town, 0.8 miles from Edinburgh Castle. Princes Street’s shops are 10 minutes’ walk away. The University of Edinburgh campus is just across the road. Within 10 minutes' walk of Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station, guests are also surrounded by bars, shops and restaurants. Discounted parking is available at a nearby private car park. The following attractions into the description - Dynamic Earth, National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One, Royal Yacht Britannia.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Elevator
  • Snack bar
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • vending machine
  • kitchenware
  • 24-hour security
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Off-Site parking
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • English
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Buzzer/Wireless Intercom
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 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
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Facilities for disabled guests available
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • On-site accessible restaurants/lounges
  • Safety chain and/or latch on doors available
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Heating in public area
  • Alternative meal arrangement
  • Cleaning products available
  • Pets allowed (charges may apply)
  • Alcoholic beverages available
  • Xerox/fax in business center
  • Kid-friendly dining
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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile
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Airports Show all on map »

  • Edinburgh International Airport - 7.32 mi
  • RAF Leuchars - 31.68 mi
  • Perth - 34.62 mi
  • Dundee Airport - 35.29 mi

Museums

  • Huntly House Museum - 269 f
  • John Knox House Museum - 659 f
  • Museum of Childhood - 743 f
  • People's Story - 775 f
  • Peoples Story Museum - 935 f
  • Carson Clark Gallery - 966 f
  • Talbot Rice Gallery - 1,011 f
  • Huntly House - 0.21 mi
  • Museum Of Edinburgh - 0.23 mi
  • Our Dynamic Earth - 0.23 mi
  • Police Information Centre - 0.25 mi
  • City Art Centre - 0.26 mi
  • National Museums Of Scotland - 0.28 mi
  • National Museum of Scotland - 0.28 mi
  • Collective Gallery - 0.29 mi
  • Stills Gallery - 0.29 mi
  • DOM - 0.30 mi
  • Museum of Scotland - 0.30 mi
  • Royal Museum - 0.30 mi
  • Fruitmarket Gallery - 0.33 mi
  • Portfolio Gallery - 0.36 mi
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stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Perfect location in the old town
A little bit small
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location fab breakfast
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location
Not enough towels
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Breakfast location. 4 min walk from main railway station. City Center
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location
Not enough towels
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
We had a wonderful 2-night stay at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile for our son’s 3rd birthday. A very special thank you to the manager, Birsen, who was incredibly warm, helpful, positive, and thoughtful throughout our stay. The whole team was also amazing and made us feel truly welcome from the moment we arrived. They prepared such a lovely birthday surprise in our room with balloons, chocolates, sweets, cards, and beautiful decorations for our son. He was absolutely delighted and still talks about it! These small but meaningful touches made our trip unforgettable. The hotel location was perfect and very central, making it easy to explore Edinburgh with a child. We also really enjoyed the hotel bar — it had everything we needed after a long day out. Thank you again to Birsen Hanım and the entire team for making our family trip so special. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend this hotel to families visiting Edinburgh!
Breakfast was very good with plenty of options. The only thing we missed slightly was sliced cheddar cheese, boiled eggs, and fried eggs — those would have made it even more perfect.
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Location great, ncp car close by and clean plus 24 hr access
WiFi poor constantly dropping off and we were close to reception. Breakfast not great especially for £250 a night. However one member of staff felt fit her as busy.
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Great location for the Royal Mile. Excellent breakfast. Everywhere spotless. Elderly gentleman running the breakfast area was a lovely character and a hit with all the guests.
Water pressure in bathroom taps.
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The location
The room size is too small.
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Good location to everything. Up a hill to Royal Mile, North and South Bridge, easy to get to Victoria St and Cockburn St. Orlah was welcoming at reception. It was quiet for being close to everything.
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location from train station and to all the main areas very good. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Beds were comfortable, rooms clean and it was very peaceful in the hotel. Breakfast was good with a varied choice. A rather pleasant stay and would book again.
Nothing to complain about with this stay.
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • Edinburgh International Airport - 7.32 mi
    • RAF Leuchars - 31.68 mi
    • Perth - 34.62 mi
    • Dundee Airport - 35.29 mi

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • Huntly House Museum - 269 f
      • John Knox House Museum - 659 f
      • Museum of Childhood - 743 f
      • People's Story - 775 f
      • Peoples Story Museum - 935 f
      • Carson Clark Gallery - 966 f
      • Talbot Rice Gallery - 1,011 f
      • Huntly House - 0.21 mi
      • Museum Of Edinburgh - 0.23 mi
      • Our Dynamic Earth - 0.23 mi
      • Police Information Centre - 0.25 mi
      • City Art Centre - 0.26 mi
      • National Museums Of Scotland - 0.28 mi
      • National Museum of Scotland - 0.28 mi
      • Collective Gallery - 0.29 mi
      • Stills Gallery - 0.29 mi
      • DOM - 0.30 mi
      • Museum of Scotland - 0.30 mi
      • Royal Museum - 0.30 mi
      • Fruitmarket Gallery - 0.33 mi
      • Portfolio Gallery - 0.36 mi

    Hospitals

      Hospitals Show all on map »
      • Sir Jules Thorn Exhibition of the History of Surgery - 972 f

    Transport

      Train stations Show all on map »
      • Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station - 0.29 mi

    Other attractions

      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • Holyroodhouse Palace - 121 f
      • St. Giles Cathedral - 0.29 mi
      • General Register House - 0.37 mi
      Things to do Show all on map »
      • Rent A Bike - 587 f
      • Netherbow - 659 f
      • Scottish Gems - 743 f
      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • Palace of Holyroodhouse - 908 f
      • Greyfriars Bobby Memorial - 922 f
      • Brass Rubbing Centre - 0.21 mi
      • George IV Bridge - 0.34 mi
      • National Monument - 0.38 mi
      Theatres Show all on map »
      • Festival Theatre - 0.20 mi
      • Edinburgh Festival Theatre - 0.24 mi
      • Surgeons Hall - 0.27 mi
      Colleges and Universities Show all on map »
      • Edinburgh University Collection of Musical Instruments - 0.25 mi
      National Parks Show all on map »
      • Greyfriars Kirk - 0.35 mi
      • Princes Street Gardens - 0.36 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • The New Street Exhibition Space - 837 f
      • Mercat Tours - 856 f
      • Gilded Balloon Box Office - 893 f
      • The Peoples Story - 1,055 f
      • Loch Ness Discovery Centre - 0.29 mi
      • Edinburgh Dungeon - 0.30 mi
      • Canongate Ballet - 0.34 mi
      • Waterloo Place - 0.35 mi
      • Magdalen Chapel - 0.38 mi
      • Edinburgh Experience - 0.38 mi

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile

300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 1NA, United Kingdom