Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg – Family Hotel in Edinburgh | From 83$/Night

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About the Hotel

300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NA

“This hotel is ideally situated for exploring Edinburgh's attractions.”view full review

Rooms & Amenities

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile offers 78 rooms with free high-speed Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee facilities. Family rooms include a sofa bed for two children under 12. Accessible rooms feature wet-room showers, emergency pull cords, and vibrating pillow alarms on request. All rooms have blackout blinds, power showers, and work desks.

Dining Options

Start the day with the inclusive Express Start Breakfast buffet, featuring bacon, scrambled eggs, sausages, and pastries. The 24-hour snack menu includes pizzas and chicken wings. Coffee, tea, and grab-and-go breakfast bags are available for early departures.

Location & Transport

The hotel is in Edinburgh's Old Town, a 7-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle and a 6-minute walk from Waverley Station (direct trains to Glasgow and London). Holyrood Park (8 minutes) and Calton Hill (12 minutes) offer panoramic city views. Edinburgh Airport is a 25-minute drive away.

Nearby Attractions

Explore the Royal Mile, Writers' Museum (10-minute walk), and Summerhall's art galleries. The Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre (15-minute walk) hosts live performances. Princes Street's flagship stores and Camera Obscura's optical illusions are within a mile. Mills Mount Battery fires a daily 1pm cannon (except Sundays).

Services & Accessibility

The hotel provides daily housekeeping, free Wi-Fi, and a business center with printing. Pets are allowed for £25 per stay. Accessible features include wheelchair-friendly public areas, Braille signage, and roll-in showers. Parking is available at Holyrood NCP (1-minute walk). Staff offer local travel tips.

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Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included

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2 persons

19 m²

1 Double bed

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2 persons

19 m²

2 Single beds

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Standard Double Room Hot Accessible

3 persons

28 m²

1 Double bed

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Standard Twin Room Hot Accessible

2 persons

28 m²

2 Single beds

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Tips on navigating the city

Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy

City Centre

Edinburgh300 m

Airports

Edinburgh (EDI) 13.6 km

Dundee (DND) 97.1 km

Train

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station500 m

Bus

Bus stop400 m

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

Excellent Breakfast

“I truly enjoyed the breakfast options available at the hotel. The selection was diverse, offering both hot and cold foods. It was a great start to the day, and the atmosphere was pleasant, making it a nice way to fuel up before exploring.” view full review

Comfortable Stay

“My stay in the room was really comfortable. I loved the thoughtful arrangement of space with enough storage for our belongings. The creative use of space allowed us to feel cozy even in a smaller room, and it was perfect for our family.” view full review

Adequate Bathroom Space

“The bathroom was small but perfectly adequate for our needs. The walk-in shower was a highlight for me - it was clean and well-maintained, making it a refreshing experience after a long day of sightseeing.” view full review

Cozy and Clean

“The bedroom was very clean and maintained throughout our stay. I appreciated how well the room was organized, great to relax and unwind comfortably every evening after our adventures in the city.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NA

Map view

300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NA

City landmarks

Museum

Edinburgh Castle

1.0 km

Landmark

Arthur's Seat hike

2.4 km

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

1.1 km

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

910 m

Landmark

Royal Mile

780 m

Park

Princes Street Gardens

1.0 km

Museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

880 m

Landmark

Calton Hill

710 m

Monument

Scott Monument

860 m

Landmark

Nelson Monument

1.1 km

Museum

The Writers' Museum

710 m

Museum

Gladstone's Land

700 m

Museum

Dynamic Earth

750 m

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

2.4 km

Landmark

Princes Street

1.2 km

Public Building

The Scottish Parliament

890 m

Cemetery

The Robertson Mausoleum

640 m

Park

Holyrood Park

2.1 km

Square

Grassmarket

860 m

Landmark

The Scotch Whisky Experience

890 m

Nearby

Museum

National Museum of Scotland

560 m

High Street 2 Warriston's Close

The Real Mary King's Close

500 m

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

340 m

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

510 m

Museum

Museum of Childhood

180 m

Nicolson Street

Surgeons' Hall Museums

450 m

Museum

John Knox House

230 m

2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)

Brass Rubbing Centre

370 m

Church

Mercat Cross

180 m

Gallery

City Art Centre

500 m

Restaurants

Em's Kitchen

140 m

38 St. Marys Street

Bar 50

180 m

50 Blackfriars Street

Pilgrim Bar

150 m

Cowgate

The City Cafe

300 m

19 Blair Street

Holyrood Coffee Shop

120 m

1 Holyrood Road

Baskin Robbins

150 m

9 Holyrood Road

Noodle'N'Ice

410 m

24-25 South Bridge

Greggs

200 m

85/87 Rose Street

Procaffeination

220 m

Saint Mary's Street

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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg – A Favorite for Families in Edinburgh

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining Options

Location & Transport

Nearby Attractions

Services & Accessibility

Choose from a variety of room types

Availability and pricing for your selected dates

Tips on navigating the city

Facilities

General

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Facilities for people with disabilities

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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