What makes it 81% Kids-Friendly: Family rooms with double bed plus sofa bed sleep parents and kids; under-12s stay and eat breakfast free; Royal Mile, Dynamic Earth and Edinburgh Castle are all under a 10-minute walk.
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station: 690m (9 min walk)
Direct trains from Waverley to Glasgow and London.
Edinburgh Airport: 15 km (30 min drive)
Airlink bus connects airport to city centre in 30 mins.
Royal Mile: 230m (3 min walk)
Historic cobbled street lined with shops, pubs and landmarks.
Tip: Stroll early morning to avoid crowds.
National Museum of Scotland: 450m (6 min walk)
Free museum showcasing Scottish history and science.
Tip: Check out the rooftop terrace for city views.
Calton Hill: 650m (8 min walk)
Hilltop park with panoramic views and monuments.
Tip: Visit at sunset for the best skyline photos.
High-speed Wi-Fi:
Free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout rooms and public areas.
Buffet Breakfast:
Complimentary hot and cold buffet breakfast served daily.
Daily Housekeeping:
Daily housekeeping service keeps rooms refreshed.
Bar & Snack Menu:
Bar serves drinks and 24-hour snack menu (stone-baked pizzas, toasties) for purchase.
Off-site Parking:
Discounted nearby parking available (approx. GBP 18/day).
Pet Fee:
Pets allowed for a fee of GBP 30 per pet per stay.
Step-free main entrance, ramps and elevators to all floors. Wheelchairs available at reception.

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The service by the hotel staff blew my mind. A big shout out to Birsen, David and the team who made our 1 night stay so memorable. They went the extra mile to delight us by coordinating with the Housekeeping to decorate our room to celebrate our anniversary ❤️ Their kindness were soooo heartwarming. Please extend our gratitude to the staff. God bless the hotel team.
Kirtivardhan Singh Rathore
We had a wonderful stay at the Holiday Inn Express, Royal Mile. Upon arriving a few hours early, David kindly assisted us by storing our luggage and went the extra mile by recommending places to visit in the city, which was extremely helpful. Later, Claudio checked us in efficiently and continued to stand out with his excellent service throughout our stay. At checkout, it was a pleasure to be assi...
Nick Poole
Great hotel, surprisingly well located for Royal Mile and a waking tour of Edinburgh. The staff were great and the rooms are a high standard. They just need to get their lift sorted (it has a mind of it's own and frequently ends up on the wrong floor...)
Helen Browning
Stayed 2 nights at this hotel and I was pleasantly surprised. It was the most reasonable price on the royal mile. All the reception staff were very friendly and helpful. They made sure our rooms were adjacent to the other family members rooms. The hotel was better than the photos online appeared. While the rooms were small, they were clean and had adequate charging ports . Could use luggage ra...
Ethan
We stayed at this hotel during our visit to Edinburgh and really appreciated the fantastic location—just a short walk to the Royal Mile and very close to the central train station, which made getting around the city super convenient. The room itself was comfortable and clean, and overall the stay was pleasant. However, there were a couple of small service issues that could be improved. The cleane...
Address: 300 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1NA, UK
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From Edinburgh Airport, take the Airlink 100 express bus to Waverley Bridge (approx. 30–35 mins), then walk 5 mins to the hotel. A taxi takes around 30 mins.
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