HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS EDINBURGH CITY CENTRE BY IHG, Edinburgh

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg - A modern New Town hotel with free breakfast and meeting facilities

Located in Edinburgh's historic New Town district, Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre occupies a Georgian-style listed building just 10 minutes on foot from Waverley station. This EDI hotel features 186 bright rooms, including 11 accessible units, with some offering views over the Firth of Forth. Each room comes with twin or double beds, power showers, work desks, and complimentary tea/coffee facilities. The property serves a free Express Start Breakfast with hot options like bacon, Cumberland sausage, and scrambled eggs during a 4.5-hour breakfast window. The upgraded Lounge Bar stocks a selection of beers, gins, and whiskies. Two modern meeting rooms accommodate up to 30 attendees with free WiFi. The York Place tram stop provides direct airport connections, while the Edinburgh Playhouse and OMNI Centre with its 12-screen cinema are directly across the street.

Pros

Located in a Georgian-style listed building with historic character

4.5-hour breakfast window provides flexible dining times

Direct access to Edinburgh Airport via nearby York Place tram stop

Walking distance to major attractions including Calton Hill and Scott Monument

Cons

Limited breakfast seating between 9-10am

Parking available only at nearby Q-Park facility for additional fee