Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg

Georgian building hotel in Edinburgh's New Town, steps from Princes Street

Rooms & Accommodations

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre by IHG occupies a historic Georgian building in the New Town. The hotel offers soundproof rooms with large windows opening onto quiet streets, and blackout curtains for restful sleep. Express check-in and luggage storage allow guests to drop bags before official check-in time.

Dining & Bar

The complimentary Express Start Breakfast includes hot items such as scrambled eggs, sausages, bacon, and hash browns, plus cold options and pastries. In the evening, the Lounge Bar serves a selection of beers, gins, and whiskies for guests to unwind. Free tea and coffee machines are available in the lobby 24 hours a day.

Location & Transportation

The hotel sits directly opposite Picardy Place tram stop, providing direct service to Edinburgh Airport in about 30 minutes. Edinburgh Waverley station is a 10-minute walk, and the St James Quarter shopping center is across the street. Guests can reach Princes Street shops, Edinburgh Castle, and the Royal Mile within a 15-minute walk.

Pet-Friendly & Business

Holiday Inn Express Picardy Place Edinburgh welcomes dogs with designated areas and no extra pet fees mentioned. Two modern meeting rooms accommodate up to 30 guests, with fax/photocopying services available. The hotel provides early check-in and late checkout upon request, subject to availability.

Additional Services

The 24-hour front desk staff can arrange laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing services for guest convenience. Safety deposit boxes, CCTV in common areas and outside, and smoke alarms are installed throughout the property. A discounted parking code for Q-Park Omni Centre is available by contacting the hotel directly before booking.

• Location: Opposite Picardy Place tram stop, 10 min walk to Waverley station
• Rooms: Soundproof rooms with blackout curtains and floor-to-ceiling windows
• Dining: Express Start Breakfast with hot items + Lounge Bar with whiskies
• Pet Policy: Dog-friendly with designated areas - no extra fees
• Business: Two meeting rooms for up to 30 guests with fax/photocopying