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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg
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About the Hotel

300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NA
“I loved how centrally located the hotel was near all Edinburgh's attractions!”view full review

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.

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

Cons

No onsite parking available

30-minute drive from Edinburgh Airport

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Getting around

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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

Enjoy premium amenities for a relaxing stay with your pet
Delicious Breakfast Experience
“I really enjoyed the breakfast setup at the hotel. I appreciated having a 'goodie bag breakfast' with a continental option left outside our room, a great convenience during our stay. Plus, I could head down to the cafeteria and get hot food, like bacon and sausage, made for a hearty start to the day!” view full review
Comfortable Sleep
“The double room with a sofa bed was incredibly comfortable. The mattress provided just the right amount of support, great to have restful nights after our days of exploring. I really appreciated how well the room temperature was controlled, making it a cozy space to unwind.” view full review
Convenient Amenities
“The room came equipped with everything I needed for my stay. I loved the well-placed USB and USB-C charging points, making it easy for me to keep my devices charged without fumbling around for adapters. Small details like this made my stay more fun.” view full review
Good Bathroom Facilities
“I found the bathroom amenities to be quite satisfactory. The shampoo and soap were conveniently placed in easy-to-read bottles, a nice touch. Additionally, the separate toilet door provided privacy while allowing efficient use of space in the bathroom.” 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
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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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