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About the Hotel

300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NA

Location

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile is located just a seven-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle and a six-minute stroll from Edinburgh Waverley train station. This strategic position offers easy access to local attractions such as the Royal Mile and Holyrood Palace. Additionally, Holyrood Park is an eight-minute walk away, featuring stunning views of Arthur's Seat.

Rooms

The hotel includes a total of 78 guest rooms, all equipped with air conditioning and power showers. Family rooms come with a sofa bed, accommodating two adults and two kids under 12 for comfortable stays. Every room is furnished with essential amenities to suit both leisure and business travelers.

Dining

Guests can kickstart their day with the inclusive Express Start Breakfast, featuring a variety of hot and cold options. For additional dining needs, the hotel offers a 24-hour snack menu with light bites such as chicken wings and pizzas. Dine in the lobby lounge bar while enjoying live sports on the big screen.

Pet-Friendly Amenities

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh allows pets with prior arrangement, making it a suitable choice for animal lovers. A non-refundable deposit is required per pet per stay, ensuring a comfortable experience for all guests. The hotel provides easy access points for those traveling with service animals.

Family-Friendly Services

The hotel offers family rooms designed to create memorable experiences for guests traveling with children. Activities for kids can be organized offsite, allowing families to explore local attractions together. Additional amenities ensure that parents have everything they need for a stress-free visit.

Highlights

Location: seven-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle

Rooms: 78 guest rooms with air conditioning

Dining: Express Start Breakfast included

Pet-Friendly: pets allowed with prior arrangement

Family-Friendly: Family rooms with a sofa bed

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
Standard Double Room Hot
2 persons
19 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Twin Room Hot
2 persons
19 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Standard Double Room Hot Accessible
3 persons
28 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Twin Room Hot Accessible
2 persons
28 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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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

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • 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
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300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NA
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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