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About the Hotel

Picardy Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3JT
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Close to the Old Town

Location

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre is situated in the New Town area, just a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley Station. Guests can reach the York Place tram stop within minutes, offering a direct connection to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The hotel is conveniently located across from OMNI Edinburgh, which features restaurants and a cinema.

Rooms

The hotel has 186 bright rooms, accommodating twin or double bed arrangements. Several rooms provide views over the Firth of Forth, with family rooms available that include sofa beds for up to two children. All rooms come equipped with complimentary high-speed internet, widescreen TVs, and power showers.

Dining

An Express Start Breakfast is offered daily, featuring local favorites such as bacon, Cumberland sausages, and scrambled eggs. The hotel's Lounge Bar serves a broad selection of beers, gins, and whiskies for guests to unwind after a day of sightseeing. Dining options nearby include a variety of restaurants within walking distance.

Business Facilities

The hotel includes two modern meeting rooms that can host events for up to 30 people. Free WiFi is available in all meeting spaces, alongside practical amenities such as LCD projectors and office supplies. Business guests benefit from proximity to the financial district around St Andrew Square.

Pet-Friendly Amenities

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre accommodates pets with a deposit fee of £20 per stay. Designated areas for pet walking are available on the premises. Guests are encouraged to bring their pets along while enjoying their stay in Edinburgh.

Highlights

Location: 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley Station

Rooms: 186 bright rooms with family accommodation available

Dining: Express Start Breakfast with local favorites

Business: Two modern meeting rooms accommodating up to 30 guests

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The hotel provides a selection of rooms—doubles, family rooms, and suites—with perks like free cancellation, breakfast options, and great value deals
Standard Double Room Hot
2 persons
12 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Standard Twin Room Hot
2 persons
11 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Air conditioning
Standard Double Room Hot Accessible
2 persons
12 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Standard Double Room Sofa Bed Hot
4 persons
12 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Air conditioning
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Getting around town

Transport options available

City Centre
Edinburgh800 m
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 13.5 km
Dundee (DND) 96.3 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station600 m
Bus
Bus stop200 m

Amenities & services

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General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • In-room computer
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

Picardy Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3JT
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Picardy Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3JT
Nearby
Picardy Place
Sherlock Holmes Statue
60 m
Restaurants
Taste Of Italy
170 m
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The Playfair
80 m
Omni Centre Leith Walk
Cafe Piccante
100 m
19 Broughton Street
Artisan Roast
300 m
57 Broughton Street
Fed Sandwich Bar
210 m
2A Forth Street
Cafe Elmrow
210 m
3 Elm Row
Cafe Rapido
280 m
79 Broughton Street
Starbucks
300 m
3 Shrub Place Lane Leith Walk
Deli Fresco
350 m
41 Leith Street
Cafe Bellina
380 m
33 Elm Row
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