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300 Cowgate, EDI, United Kingdom, EH1 1NA

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg - Central Old Town Hotel with Buffet Breakfast and Castle Views

Located in Edinburgh's historic Old Town, this EDI hotel sits among centuries-old buildings and narrow alleys. The 78-room Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile positions guests just steps from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. Each air-conditioned room features a power shower, flat-screen TV, work desk, and complimentary WiFi. The property serves a full Express Start breakfast buffet with hot and continental options. Direct trains to Glasgow and London depart from Edinburgh Waverley station, an 8-minute walk away. Cultural attractions within a 10-minute walk include the Writers' Museum, St Giles' Cathedral, and The Real Mary King's Close. The hotel stands 0.5 miles from Holyrood House and provides access to Calton Hill's panoramic city views, just 12 minutes away.

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg: Pros

- Quiet location in the city center while maintaining proximity to major attractions - Free Express Start breakfast buffet with both hot and continental options - Less than 10 minutes walking distance to main train station - Accessible rooms feature roll-in showers and safety alarms

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg: Cons

- No onsite parking available - 30-minute drive from Edinburgh Airport

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205 sq. feet 
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205 sq. feet 
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Getting around

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City Center
EDI1000 ft
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 8.5 mi
Dundee (DND) 60.3 mi
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station1700 ft
Bus
Bus stop1400 ft

Facilities

Enjoy premium amenities for a relaxing stay with your pet

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Baggage storage
  • Elevator
  • 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

  • Cribs
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • 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
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Location

300 Cowgate, EDI, United Kingdom, EH1 1NA
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300 Cowgate, EDI, United Kingdom, EH1 1NA
Nearby
Museums
National Museum of Scotland
1900 ft
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
1700 ft
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
1200 ft
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
1700 ft
Museums
Museum of Childhood
600 ft
Nicolson Street
Surgeons' Hall Museums
1500 ft
Museums
John Knox House
800 ft
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
1300 ft
Church
Mercat Cross
600 ft
Gallery
City Art Centre
1700 ft
Restaurants
The Piemaker
1300 ft
38 South Bridge
Moratti Takeaway
300 ft
68 St. Marys Street
Pilgrim Bar
500 ft
Cowgate
The City Cafe
1000 ft
19 Blair Street
Holyrood Coffee Shop
400 ft
1 Holyrood Road
Baskin Robbins
500 ft
9 Holyrood Road
Yocoko Noodle Bar
1200 ft
45 South Bridge
Greggs
700 ft
85/87 Rose Street
Procaffeination
800 ft
Saint Mary's Street
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