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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile
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Edinburgh Hotel near the Castle and Old Town
Stay in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile. Walk to Edinburgh Waverley station in under 10 minutes, with rail links across the UK, and reach Edinburgh Airport in around 30 minutes on public transport. Park nearby at NCP Holyrood Road.
Step outside the hotel and explore Edinburgh’s top attractions, including Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, St Giles’ Cathedral and the National Museum of Scotland, all within easy walking distance. Visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse at the end of the Royal Mile, browse independent shops and cafés in the Grassmarket, or catch a performance at the Festival Theatre. For breathtaking views of the city, take an eight-minute walk to Holyrood Park and climb Arthur’s Seat.
Discover more of Edinburgh's cultural highlights with a visit to the National Museum of Scotland or a stroll through the Royal Botanic Garden. Head to Calton Hill for another iconic vantage point overlooking the city skyline or enjoy family-friendly attractions such as The Edinburgh Dungeon and Camera Obscura & World of Illusions.
Unwind in your comfortable room with free Wi-Fi and air-conditioning after a day of exploring. Enjoy a light bite available to order from the bar 24 hours a day, or sit back and unwind with a drink in the Great Room lounge. Start your morning with a free Express Start breakfast.
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Free breakfast
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Daily housekeeping
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Pet-friendly (30 GBP / stay)
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Smoke-free hotel
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Accommodations
Standard Rooms
300 Cowgate Edinburgh, EH1 1NA United Kingdom
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
The highlights
- Try our snack menu
- Family-Friendly Edinburgh Hotel
- Pet-Friendly Hotel in Edinburgh
- Discounted Parking for Our Guests
- Free Breakfast
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FAQs for Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile
No, Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile does not have a pool.
Parking description. The hotel does not have on-site parking. The nearest parking is NCP Holyrood Road car park (EH8 9UQ), a short walk from the hotel. Our guests can get a 25% discount. The hotel is not affiliated with the car park and the pricing is subject to change.
Pets are welcome at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile.
Pet policy description. Pets are welcome at our hotel. An additional charge of GBP 30 per pet per stay applies. Please contact the hotel to check availability. Pre booking is essential unless booking our dedicated pet package.
Pet fee per night: 30 GBP
Pet weight limit: No weight limit per pet
2 pets allowed
Pets allowed: All pets allowed
Always check the hotel's cancellation policy before booking a rate. Room cancellation is subject to rate booked at time of reservation and cancellation policy varies by rate.
No, there is no on site restaurant at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile.
Breakfast is free with your stay at the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile.
Breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile is available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
No, there is not a complimentary local area shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile.
Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile is from 3:00 PM, and check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contact the hotel directly for options available for early check-in or late check-out.
Yes, the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile offers free WiFi!
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile is conveniently located near Edinburgh International Airport (EDI), approximately 8 miles away (12.87 kilometers) from the hotel. Whether you are arriving for a family vacation, a business trip, or a weekend getaway, our location makes getting to and from the airport straightforward. We recommend checking with the front desk for the latest transportation options, including ride-share services and local shuttle providers, to help you plan your arrival and departure with ease.
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile is ideally situated close to some of the area's most popular attractions and points of interest. Guests staying with us enjoy easy access to the following:
- Royal Mile-0.3 miles away (0.48 kilometers)
- Dynamic Earth-0.4 miles away (0.64 kilometers)
- Holyrood Palace-0.6 miles away (0.97 kilometers)
- Edinburgh Castle-1.2 miles away (1.93 kilometers)
- National War Museum-0.8 miles away (1.29 kilometers)
- National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait
- Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium-2.7 miles away (4.35 kilometers)
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh-2 miles away (3.22 kilometers)
- National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One-2 miles away (3.22 kilometers)
- Royal Yacht Britannia-3 miles away (4.83 kilometers)
- Edinburgh Zoo-1.2 miles away (1.93 kilometers)
- Camera Obscura and World Of Illusions-0.7 miles away (1.13 kilometers)
- Arthur's Seat-2 miles away (3.22 kilometers)
- The Real Mary King's Close-0.4 miles away (0.64 kilometers)
- The Edinburgh Gin Distillery-0.2 miles away (0.32 kilometers)
- Tynecastle Park
- Easter Road
- Edinburgh Playhouse
- Usher Hall
- Princes Street
- George Street
- Johnnie Walker Experience
- Grassmarket
- Portobello Beach
- EICC: International Conference & Exhibition Centre
- University of Edinburgh
- Calton Hill