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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre

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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, Picardy Place, Edinburgh -0800 031 8416
Area: Edinburgh New Town - Princes Street
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4.15
HOTEL RATING: 
VERY GOOD
4.15 out of 5 (2238 Ratings)
0.6 miles from Edinburgh centre
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The Spotlight on Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre

Smart, Central Stay in Edinburgh's New Town

Modern comfort meets Georgian charm at the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre. Housed in a historic building just five minutes from Princes Street and Edinburgh Waverley Station, this hotel is a reliable and budget-conscious choice for music fans visiting Scotland's capital.
Rooms are simple but well-equipped, with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and fresh tea and coffee. Every stay includes a complimentary hot and cold buffet breakfast—perfect fuel after a late night out.

Why Concert-goers love it

Just a short stroll from major venues like the Edinburgh Playhouse and the many bars and clubs of the New Town, this hotel makes it easy to get to and from your show. The location across from the Omni Centre means late-night dining and entertainment are right outside your door. Add in flexible check-in from 15:00 and a relaxed lounge bar for winding down, and you’ve got a great base for your concert night.

Who this Hotel is great for

  • Groups of friends who want walkable nightlife and easy access to shows
  • Solo travelers catching a bucket-list gig
  • Couples planning a concert weekend getaway
  • Fans looking for a quieter place to recharge after the encore
  • Budget-conscious music lovers who want value without sacrificing comfort

Food and Drink Options

The hotel offers a free daily buffet breakfast with hot and cold options—ideal after a night out. While there’s no full-service restaurant on-site, the relaxed lounge bar serves drinks (including a wide range of whiskies), and the hotel is surrounded by restaurants with evening menus. The Omni Centre across the street has even more dining choices, many open late.

Nightlife Options

You’re steps away from some of Edinburgh’s best nightlife. The Omni Centre features bars, restaurants, and even a cinema, while nearby George Street and Broughton Street are packed with pubs and lounges. Back at the hotel, the casual lounge bar is a great spot for a nightcap with local spirits.

What People Say

Guests love the central location, with many reviews highlighting how easy it is to walk to venues and city attractions. The friendly staff, clean rooms, and included breakfast also get consistent praise. Many mention the hotel as a great base for exploring the city before or after a show.

Areas for Improvement

Rooms are on the smaller side, and the décor is more functional than flashy. Some guests have noted occasional street noise—expected in a city centre location—but nothing that a pair of earplugs couldn’t fix.

The Bottom Line

For concert-goers, the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre offers unbeatable location, comfort, and value—just steps from the action without the high price tag.
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Free Parking
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Other Amenities
` Free Breakfast
` Meeting/Banquet Facilities
` Room Service
` Safety Deposit Box
` Air Conditioning
` Babysitting/Child Services
` Bar
` 24-Hour Front Desk
` Express Check-In/Check-Out
` Elevator
` Coffee shop
` Hair dryer
` Coffee/tea maker
` Shared kitchen
` Wheelchair accessible
` On-site parking
` telephone
` kitchenware
` Designated Smoking Area
` Family Rooms
` Free Wi-Fi
` Kitchen
` Off-Site parking
` Radio
` Daily Housekeeping
` English
` Bulgarian
` Portuguese
` Romanian
` Russian
` Spanish
` Convenience Store
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Parking Available
` gift/souvenir shop
` taxi service
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Bicycle parking
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Invoices
` Hygiene certification
` Staff trained in safety protocol
` Temperature check for guests and staff
` Free face masks
` Grocery delivery
` Contactless check-in/out
` Food delivery
` Accessible rooms through interior corridor available
` ATM or cash withdraw on site
` Car rental available
` CCTV security in common areas
` Daily disinfection
` Facilities for disabled guests available
` Ironing amenities
` Kid-friendly dinning
` Laundry services
` Luggage storage & lockers
` Non-smoking property
` Safety chain and/or latch on doors available
` Separate shower/bathtub
` Tennis court & equipment
` Toiletries provided
` TV & Movies/Shows
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
` Individually-wrapped food options
` Air conditioning in public area
` Heating in public area
` Alternative meal arrangement
` Trash cans
` Desk/workspace available
` Professional cleaning services
` Cleaning products available
` Clothes drying rack
` Pets allowed (charges may apply)
` Parking available (charges may apply)

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Very Good (4.15 out of 5)

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5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Claus Wed, 7 May 2025

Great location and staff

Liked: Staff was extremely helpful and also helped arrange a prompt refund when I had to cut my stay short by one day.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Adele Tue, 6 May 2025

Exceptional

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Peter Tue, 6 May 2025

Great hotel great staff very...

Liked: Great breakfast . Great location . Nice bar lounge area with window seating . We checked into our room early so we could change and head out to our event meeting others at 2.30. Which really made our stay fantastic thank you.
Disliked: Their was a slight bouncy dent in the floor coming out of the bathroom which made us trip up a bit. Maybe a small floor repair to level it.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Richard Mon, 5 May 2025

Great location, very busy hotel.

Liked: Location is great. Staff is very nice and helpful.
Disliked: Had three rooms with three different check ins over a 12 day period. Each room was different, some better than others. Last room was for handicaps - poor designed sink- no reason for a tiny 15" stand alone sink - water everywhere. Toilet was so low- it was actually uncomfortable - never saw a toilet so low to the ground before. Shower was poor- low water pressure, wasn't like the rest of the rooms. Was given this room - even though I had a month long reservation - they said I checked "standard" room - on Booking.com - so they can give me any room that shows available at the time...which I disagree. But...doesn't stop people from staying there- they have a lot of group tours staying there.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Amanda Mon, 5 May 2025

Ideal for an overnight stay...

Liked: It was near the Edinburgh Playhouse
Disliked: I was in the basement

2

Disappointing - 2.0 out of 5

Daniel Mon, 5 May 2025

Shockingly bad

Liked: Convenience
Disliked: Small breakfast offerings

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Donald Mon, 5 May 2025

Exceptional

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Besant Mon, 5 May 2025

Very good

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Kenneth Mon, 5 May 2025

Would definitely stay here again.

Liked: Nice clean hotel. Staff were friendly and location perfect. Breakfast very nice.
Disliked: Dining room a bit small making the breakfast experience a little chaotic.

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Chai Sun, 4 May 2025

Laborious , need to be...

Liked: The staffs are helpful.The breakfast is decent.
Disliked: if I have know about the hotel entrance requires me to bring my luggages up or down the stairs , with no porter service, frankly I’ll definitely not book . It is not just the hotel entrance, even after the check-in counter , when one need to lug luggages to any room floors , one will need to move your luggages down some stairs too.The best thing is this hotel do not provide potter service. For people who have heavy luggage and cannot manage lugging of luggages to climb stairs up and down , this hotel is definitely a no-no .

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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre Picardy Place, Edinburgh