Title: Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG Experience Scotland’s vibrant culture at your doorstep with top-notch amenities to ensure a seamless stay. ## Photo gallery for Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG ![Exterior - Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1900000/1897400/1897366/5a3b6c71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1900000/1897400/1897366/2d584073.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property amenity - Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1900000/1897400/1897366/676ec947.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1900000/1897400/1897366/5449b106.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast) - Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1900000/1897400/1897366/dd64e796.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Discover the charm of Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel, in the heart of Scotland's capital. Enjoy a breakfast buffet and connect to free WiFi while appreciating multilingual staff, dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar for unwinding, and luggage storage for added convenience. Guests rave about the hotel's location near University of Edinburgh and Scottish Parliament. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Bar - Housekeeping ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=1897366&PinnedHotelID=1897366&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=1897366&PinnedHotelID=1897366&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=1897366&PinnedHotelID=1897366&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=1897366&PinnedHotelID=1897366&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=1897366&PinnedHotelID=1897366&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=1897366&PinnedHotelID=1897366&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=1897366&PinnedHotelID=1897366&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=1897366&PinnedHotelID=1897366&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast) ![Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1900000/1897400/1897366/30ba490f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast) 8.4 Very good 9 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available LCD TV Blackout drapes/curtains Sofa bed Private bathroom Hair dryer Eco-friendly toiletries - 205 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast) ![Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1900000/1897400/1897366/30ba490f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast) 8.6 Excellent 20 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available LCD TV Blackout drapes/curtains Sofa bed Private bathroom Hair dryer Eco-friendly toiletries - 205 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast) ![Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1900000/1897400/1897366/5b02a886.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast) 8.4 Very good 57 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cribs/infant beds LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Blackout drapes/curtains Down duvet - 205 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) ![Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1900000/1897400/1897366/3a565656.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available LCD TV Pillow menu Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Hair dryer Eco-friendly toiletries - 205 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) ![Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1900000/1897400/1897366/ff60558e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) 9.0 Wonderful 33 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available LCD TV Blackout drapes/curtains Sofa bed Private bathroom Hair dryer Eco-friendly toiletries - 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[Visit our Edinburgh travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh.dx6069845) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.94916%2C-3.18457&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hBERe7r0e78zTVtNr88a1AFfNbg=) 300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1NA ### What's nearby - ![sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129680/b0aa6d48-51b3-4993-b8c7-66a149700e62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Royal Mile 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - ![University of Edinburgh showing heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501015/3e9a0325-08ba-4569-a8e4-bd701a66ac01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Edinburgh 6 min walk \- 0.5 km - ![Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129679/519ee91c-169e-4464-8e7f-889b559cf4ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Princes Street 6 min walk \- 0.5 km - ![Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6169296/5a5dd4f9-eb40-49f5-b10f-3da6d4590abd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Grassmarket 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - ![Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500994/fa5ce512-5bc1-4346-92b7-925b310f5462.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Edinburgh Castle 13 min walk \- 1.1 km ### Getting around - Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) 8 min walk - St Andrew Square Tram Stop 12 min walk - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 38 min drive ### Restaurants - The World's End 3 min walk - Bannerman's Bar 2 min walk - Cafe Edinburgh 2 min walk - The Royal Oak 3 min walk - Salt Horse 1 min walk ## About this property ### Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG Hotel near Royal Mile Located close to University of Edinburgh and Scottish Parliament, Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hotel include: - A water dispenser, a TV in the lobby, and bicycle parking - Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk - A front-desk safe, a vending machine, and luggage storage - Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location Room features All 78 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property. 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discounts available ### Food and drink - Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM - A bar/lounge ### Things to do - TV in common areas ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk - Vending machine - Water dispenser ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Assistive listening devices - Braille/raised signage - Elevator (64 inch wide door) - Stair-free path to entrance - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible lounge - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - 5 floors - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Smoking not allowed - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian breakfast available - Vegetarian dining options ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 23-inch LCD TV with digital channels - Pay movies ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Connecting rooms available - Desk - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Iron/ironing board on request - LED lighting - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in is available for a fee Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests. ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay) Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Nearby parking fee: GBP 18 per day (656 ft away) - Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay) - Service animals are exempt from fees - Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) - Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property ### We should mention The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation Parking height restrictions apply This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly) ### Property is also known as Edinburgh Holiday Inn Express Royal Mile Edinburgh Royal Mile Holiday Inn Express Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile Holiday Inn Express Royal Mile Holiday Inn Express Royal Mile Edinburgh Holiday Inn Express Royal Mile Hotel Holiday Inn Express Royal Mile Hotel Edinburgh Royal Mile Holiday Inn Express Express Edinburgh Royal Mile Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile Hotel Edinburgh Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile Scotland Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile Hotel Express Enburgh Royal Mile Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG Hotel Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile an IHG Hotel Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG Edinburgh Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG Hotel Edinburgh ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG? ### What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG? ### What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG? ### Where is Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 8.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 483 8 - Good 384 6 - Okay 91 4 - Poor 28 2 - Terrible 15 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luke Jan 28, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great hotel in a convenient location right next to the Royal Mile. Friendly staff. Would absolutely stay here again. ##### Luke Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kelly Jan 20, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Staff were wonderful with a last minute reservation change and helped with some items that required refrigeration. Nice breakfast buffet! ##### Kelly Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob Dec 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff very friendly and helpful from the moment we spoke on the phone pre arrival to the moment we left. Rooms are very clean, more than adequate for a short stay. Great selection of hot and cold food regularly refreshed. ##### Rob Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula Dec 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Staff were polite and helpful. Room was clean. Breakfast had good choices, and hotel had good location ##### Paula Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard Nov 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff were very nice. ##### Richard Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olivia Oct 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent breakfast, excellent location with very clean facilities and courteous staff! ##### Olivia Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Grant Oct 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location, easy walking distance to the Royal Mile, Castle and Holyrood. Friendly accommodating staff. ##### Grant Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gord Sep 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The desk staff were very helpful. ##### Gord Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### JOHN B Nov 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities The room was clean and comfortable. While the location was really close to shopping and the miracle mile in Edinburgh it was a little sketchy. ##### JOHN B Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sucharita Sep 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great customer service and great location! Definitely recommend ##### Sucharita Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Fredricka Sep 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Convenient for visiting Edinburgh. ##### Fredricka Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maxine Oct 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Breakfast was very nice, lots of choice. Fresh food. Room was clean and no complaints about it. Was comfortable. ##### Maxine Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie Jun 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Easy to get around from the hotel, continental breakfast was great, and staff were helpful. ##### Stephanie Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne Aug 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Great location close to old town. Safe. Old building, but fine. ##### Anne Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very convenient to the Royal Mile, not fancy but very comfortable and the staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful. ##### Alison Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The hotel is very close to the Royal Mile so walking to, and from was easy. Staff was very friendly and helpful! ##### Elizabeth Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert Jun 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great service and an excellent breakfast. The hotel is so lean and tidy it looks like it was recently renovated. ##### Robert Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Catherine Jul 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Hotel was in a good location on the Royal Mile. Very walkable to restaurants and bars. Hotel was ok for a budget hotel. Nothing fancy. ##### Catherine Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Madeleine Oct 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had an overall excellent stay due to staff’s outstanding service and how central the location is from Waverley train station to center of town it’s was all within walking distance (use Google Maps) and we are in our 50s! Be aware that the beds are very very firm so if you’re a side sleeper as 80% of the world is, you will need to up your stretching game the next day. Also, towels are a bit on the darker side of white, in dire need of replacement. Still, great value for the price. ##### Madeleine Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Elizabeth Feb 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Comfortable hotel Comfortable hotel in a good location ##### Elizabeth Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### SHERYLEEN Mar 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Location is just walking distance to a lot of tourist attractions, restaurants and pub. Hotel has friendly and helpful staff. ##### SHERYLEEN Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Feb 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The room was very nice, clean, and the breakfast was good. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### OCAL Jun 26, 2025 Liked: Property conditions & facilities Great location great staff poor breakfast awful extra bed ##### OCAL Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SATYAJEET Jun 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Comfortable and accessible. ##### SATYAJEET Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Raul Jul 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice and clean friendly staff great location Poor air conditioning ##### Raul Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Edinburgh Holiday Guest House](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Holiday-Guest-House.h10240161.Hotel-Information) > > [Malmaison Edinburgh City](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Malmaison-Edinburgh-St-Andrews-Square.h38786208.Hotel-Information) > > [Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Pollock-Halls.h1083952.Hotel-Information) > > [Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Destiny-Scotland-Hanover-Apartments.h37952648.Hotel-Information) > > [The University of Edinburgh, Baird House - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-University-Of-Edinburgh.h30551487.Hotel-Information) > > [Edinburgh College Residence](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-College-Residence.h95336115.Hotel-Information) > > [Roomzzz Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Roomzzz-Edinburgh.h88842761.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Central-Queen-Street.h4924301.Hotel-Information) > > [100 Princes Street](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-100-Princes-Street.h74521691.Hotel-Information) > > [4 Friends House](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-4-Friends-House.h102535323.Hotel-Information) > > [Destiny Student Murano - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Destiny-Student-Murano.h12921745.Hotel-Information) > > [Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Fingal.h38753319.Hotel-Information) > > [JA The Bruntsfield - Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Edinburgh-City-Centre-Bruntsfield-Hotel.h20702.Hotel-Information) > > [Sophisticated Edinburgh Apartment in City Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Sophisticated-Edinburgh-Apartment-In-City-Centre.h24279114.Hotel-Information) > > [The Scholar](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Salisbury-Green-Hotel-Bistro.h3911559.Hotel-Information) > > [Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh, West End](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Staycity-Aparthotels-West-End.h4435260.Hotel-Information) > > [Miju Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Edinburgh-Lodge.h7724564.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Garden Apartments New Town](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Royal-Garden-Apartments-New-Town.h44772296.Hotel-Information) > > [Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Destiny-Student-Holyrood.h12691403.Hotel-Information) > > [JOIVY Quiet Mews Street Apartment in the Heart of Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Quiet-Mews-Street-Apartment-In-The-Heart-Of-Edinburgh.h36985561.Hotel-Information) > > [Braid Hills Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Best-Western-Edinburgh-South-Braid-Hills-Hotel.h47821.Hotel-Information) > > [Victorian Townhouse at Stockbridge](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Victorian-Townhouse-At-Stockbridge.h23803598.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Kings Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Best-Western-Kings-Manor-Hotel.h5630.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Princes Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Royal-Princes-Suites.h19758332.Hotel-Information) > > [Beautiful Georgian Flat in Edinburgh - Sleeps 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Beautiful-Georgian-Flat-In-Edinburgh-Sleeps-4.h30315362.Hotel-Information) > > [Northumberland Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Northumberland-Hotel.h888647.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > > [Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Mount-Royal-Hotel-Edinburgh-By-The-Unlimited-Collection.h802180.Hotel-Information) > > [My Thistle Street Apartments](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-My-Thistle-Street-Apartments.h44107797.Hotel-Information)