What makes it 49% Baby-Friendly: Hotel confirms cribs cannot be added and rooms lack bathtubs, limiting infant comfort; still, babies allowed, lifts aid stroller use and buffet breakfast simplifies feeding schedules—check details directly.
Note: Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre is 49% Baby-Friendly. You may want to consider other Baby-Friendly Hotels in Edinburgh for a more suitable experience.
Edinburgh Waverley Station: 680m (8 min walk)
Connections to Glasgow, London and regional routes.
Calton Hill: 320m (4 min walk)
Climb for panoramic views over Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth.
Tip: Visit at sunrise for the best light over the city.
Royal Mile: 800m (10 min walk)
Historic main street lined with shops, cafes and street performers.
Tip: Join a free ghost tour departing near the High Street under yellow umbrellas.
Edinburgh Castle: 1.3 km (17 min walk)
Iconic hilltop fortress with royal chambers and national war museum.
Tip: Buy tickets online in advance to skip the queue.
Express Start Breakfast:
Inclusive hot buffet each morning from 6:30–10:00.
Wi-Fi:
Free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
Luggage Storage:
Store bags before check-in or after check-out at reception.
Private Parking:
Onsite parking available for an additional charge.
Laundry & Dry Cleaning:
On-site service at extra cost.
Bar:
Drinks and bar snacks available for purchase.
All public areas are step-free and accessible by elevator.

Comede Et Explora
We’re giving this hotel a 3/5 given its central location and decent breakfast. I would say the rooms leave something to be desired. Ours had an odd smell, the shower head was broken, and certain parts of the shower were quite dirty. We did enjoy the beds and storage areas in the room, room was also sizable. Wouldn’t recommend this hotel for anyone with mobility issues as there are several staircas...
Brandon Moe
Good location to hit the tourist spots in Edinburgh. Price was steep for an HIE. Parking is not included though they have 5ish standard and 2 handicap parking spaces in a lot behind the hotel which worked out for us but is limited, 20 pounds a night. Breakfast was good but very busy. No pool/hot tub. Can check your bags early and leave them late.
Crafty Amy
We had a great experience staying here. So nice to have a warm breakfast before heading out for the day. There is a small grocery store nearby for snacks, take away and drinks. Staff was amazing. We were able to store our big luggage here and take a 3 day trip with just backpacks to London. It was a little pricey, but it was during the festival so it was a fair price for the time of year. Super cl...
Lori Boyce
Highly recommend. Great staff, Comfortable rooms, little extras like coffee, tea and hot chocolate 24 hours a day. Very accommodating to extra needs like bags of ice 3 times a day and extra pillows. Easy access from airport (tram stop in front of hotel. A little farther to walk to buses. Will call cab for you if needed.
Shana Rector
We had a fantastic stay at the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre! The location was incredibly central, which made it so easy to explore the city on foot. It felt safe and lively, with tons of restaurants, shops, and sights just steps away. Our room was spacious and comfortable, which was such a pleasant surprise for a city hotel. It gave our family plenty of space to relax after busy days...
Address: Picardy Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3JT, UK
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Take the Edinburgh Airport tram to York Place stop, then walk 2 minutes to the hotel.
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