Only in a city as diverse as Edinburgh can you find medieval castles and modern shopping centers on the same block and "American-style" football being played in the stadiums. Discover all the delightful contrasts that make Scotland's capital one of our top travel destinations when you stay at one of our many Holiday Inn® Edinburgh hotels.
Kick off your Edinburgh hotel stay with a trip to Old Town, the medieval heart of the City Center. Here you'll find the Royal Mile and popular tourist attractions, Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, the official residency of the Scottish royal family. Be sure to check out Mary King's Close. This underground tenement dates back to the 16th century and offers an eerie slice of Scottish life during the Middle Ages.
The Princes Street Gardens divide the New Town from the Old. Enjoy a stroll through this quaint park space before crossing over to the commercial center of the city, where trendy chain stores like H&M and Topshop are ready to greet serious shoppers.
There's fine art and traveling exhibitions at the National Gallery of Scotland and Broadway shows and West End plays at the Edinburgh Playhouse, Europe's largest theatre.
If you're looking for family friendly activities during your stay in our hotels in Edinburgh, you'll want to see the Penguin Parade at the Edinburgh Zoo, the sweeping grounds and flora of the Royal Botanic Gardens (which by the way, offers free admission), or the world-class exhibits and modern architecture of the Museum of Scotland. Of course, no trip to Edinburgh is complete without sampling the local fare.
There's vinegar-infused pub food, delicious fish and chips, and for the daring, deep friend haggis and deep fried pudding (blood sausage).
For a truly unique Scottish experience, book your Edinburgh hotel room during the summer festival season or popular Hogmanay New Years celebration. From the kilted pipers of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo to the street concerts of Edinburgh Fringe Festival, there's literally a festival for every interest and every mood.
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Great Stay
This stay was during a time of stress as my luggage from my trip had been misplaced. The staff at the hotel were efficient informative and supportive. They made me very welcome[Less]
Comfortable and lovely staff
By Aoifem
Lovely staff, more options needed for breakfast, the hotel was very clean and the housekeeping services for great[Less]
Excellent location, cleanliness, friendly staff
By Family vacation for 12
This visit was a family vacation of 8 days for 12 of us, ages 7 to 71! We booked 4 rooms. We loved the attentive staff, cleanliness and care of our rooms as well as the excellent location to the[More] Royal Mile. The only thing we were unprepared for was the lack of storage for our luggage. The tiny rooms were comfortable for sleeping and would be perfect for a limited stay of 2 or 3 days. The showers and toilet area was sufficiently roomy and very clean. We made it work and I can’t think how the rooms could have been stretched to include a chest of drawers. All in all, we had a wonderful stay and the air conditioned rooms were a plus during the heat wave.[Less]
Great Location and Kind Staff
By MacKayak
We stayed here this past weekend to attend the Open Championship and really enjoyed our stay. The hotel was a block away from Royal Mile, so it is easy to walk and sightsee. It is also a five minute[More] walk from Waverley Station, so we could travel to Glasgow and St. Andrews efficiently. The front desk staff were able to accommodate an early check in, and they were kind and helpful when we had questions. The room and bathroom were clean and the two single beds could be pushed together and locked to make a bigger bed. The breakfast buffet was well-stocked and a good variety. It is a great value to stay at the Holiday Inn Express![Less]
Great location, nice, friendly staff
By Peter862
Location is walking distance from a big mall. Staff at the front desk and dining area were nice and friendly. Rooms were very clean and looks newly refurbished (walls with new wall paper).[Less]
Fantastic hotel
By Kirsty93
Our stay at this hotel was fantastic. They have very friendly and helpful staff. The food at breakfast and the bar was lovely and again great service. Our room was also a great size and perfect for[More] my family.[Less]
Fab Location if you want to wander around Edinburgh.
By JonnyGL
Fab Location if you want to wander around Edinburgh.[Less]