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Hotel Overview and Details

Picardy Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3JT

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg - Modern hotel in New Town, 10-minute walk from Waverley Station

Located in a Georgian listed building in Edinburgh's New Town, this hotel is a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley station and a short stroll to the York Place tram stop with direct airport connections. The Edinburgh Playhouse theatre and OMNI Edinburgh complex are directly across the road. The hotel offers free Express Start Breakfast, free WiFi, and a Lounge Bar serving beers, gins, and whiskies. Two modern meeting rooms accommodate up to 30 people with a 24-hour Business Centre. The hotel is positioned near Princes Street and George Street shops, Edinburgh Castle (20 minutes' walk), and the financial district around St Andrew Square.

Additional perks of the hotel

4.5-hour breakfast slot with local favorites including bacon, Cumberland sausage, and eggs

Controlled access parking available for £20 per night

Dogs welcome (£20 deposit per stay)

Q-Park located beneath the Omni Centre opposite the hotel

Multilingual staff speaking Czech, Greek, English, Spanish, Hungarian, Italian, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, and Turkish

Bright Rooms

The hotel features 186 bright, modern rooms including 11 accessible rooms. Some rooms offer views over the Firth of Forth and come with twin or double beds. Family rooms with sofa beds can accommodate up to two adults and two children under 12. All rooms include satellite TV, bedside outlets, plush duvets, and power showers in tiled bathrooms with hairdryers.

Other conveniences

Work desk with lamp and USB connectivity

Tea and coffee making facilities

Iron and ironing board

Air conditioning and heating

Smoke detectors

Connecting rooms available

Power converters available

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Choose Your Room Category

The hotel offers a range of accommodations including doubles, family rooms, and suites—plus breakfast, free cancellation, and special rates.
Standard Double Room Hot
2 persons
12 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Standard Twin Room Hot
2 persons
11 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Air conditioning
Standard Double Room Hot Accessible
2 persons
12 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Standard Double Room Sofa Bed Hot
4 persons
12 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Air conditioning
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Available Transport Modes List

City Centre
Edinburgh800 m
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 13.5 km
Dundee (DND) 96.3 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station600 m
Bus
Bus stop200 m

Facilities

This hotel provides premium amenities for a memorable and relaxed stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Room features

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • In-room computer
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Hotel Location

Picardy Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3JT
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Picardy Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3JT
Nearby
Picardy Place
Sherlock Holmes Statue
60 m
Restaurants
Taste Of Italy
170 m
9 Baxter's Place
The Playfair
80 m
Omni Centre Leith Walk
Cafe Piccante
100 m
19 Broughton Street
Artisan Roast
300 m
57 Broughton Street
Fed Sandwich Bar
210 m
2A Forth Street
Cafe Elmrow
210 m
3 Elm Row
Cafe Rapido
280 m
79 Broughton Street
Starbucks
300 m
3 Shrub Place Lane Leith Walk
Deli Fresco
350 m
41 Leith Street
Cafe Bellina
380 m
33 Elm Row

Guest Reviews and Hotel Ratings

Honest Guest Feedback Based on Real Stays
Guest reviews
5.0/10
based on 5 reviews
4/5 based on 2551 reviews
8.0
8.0/10 based on 6546 reviews
#101 of 164 hotels in Edinburgh based on Tripadvisor
Robert
United States, December  2024
7.0/10

A great base for exploring Edinburgh. Location and staff were highlights.

Rooms
6.0
Our room was small for 4 people, but it was clean and had air conditioning.
Service
9.0
The staff were cute and attentive, and who let us check in early as a room was ready.
Location
10.0
was very convenient for our family trip to Edinburgh, very close to Waverley Station and all the shops.
Dining
5.0
Breakfast was very average, the baps were like cardboard, no muffins for 2 days, no bacon or juices on the last day breakfast.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were adequate. Some minor issues, like the noise from laundry carts, but nothing major.
George
United States, November  2024
8.0/10

Great location near lots of attractions. Friendly staff and good breakfast.

Rooms
8.0
Rooms were clean and comfortable.
Service
9.0
Staff were always very friendly and efficient.
Location
10.0
is fantastic for exploring city centre attractions being about 10 mins from the east end of princes street
Dining
8.0
Breakfast was good with lots of options, although it could have been more varied.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel itself was standard, but clean and well-maintained.
Bert
United States, August  2024
8.0/10

A pleasant stay with great customer service, even with a few minor hiccups.

Rooms
8.0
Rooms were clean and comfortable. No microwave or fridge, but staff helped us out.
Service
10.0
Customer service was excellent. Everyone was very helpful and friendly.
Location
9.0
The hotel is within walking distance of Princes Street and the Royal Mile. Very close to Waverley Station and all the shops.
Dining
7.0
No on-site dinner restaurant but plenty nearby.
Facilities
7.0
Elevator was good, but some stairs to navigate.
Laura
United States, July  2024
8.0/10

Perfect for a short trip to see a show! Comfy room and great location.

Rooms
8.0
Room 413 was comfortable and quiet, the bed was warm and comfy. A bit chilly at first, but we sorted it out.
Service
8.0
Reception staff were very helpful, although busy at times.
Location
10.0
The location was fantastic, literally yards from the Playhouse Theatre!
Dining
5.0
Didn't eat here, but the lounge area was cozy.
Facilities
5.0
Didn't use many facilities, but everything seemed fine.
Peter
United States, May  2024
9.0/10

Great location, fab breakfast, and friendly staff! Rooms were clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay again.

Rooms
9.0
Our twin room was clean, bright, and spacious. Beds were comfy.
Service
10.0
The staff were very helpful, courteous and friendly. Check-in was a breeze.
Location
10.0
Location was superb, straight across from omni centre and Edinburgh playhouse, perfect for shows and exploring.
Dining
10.0
Breakfast was excellent! Lots of options and high-quality food.
Facilities
8.0
Access to complimentary coffee was a nice touch.
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