Holiday Inn Express City Centre - Edinburgh Airport
★★★The Holiday Inn Express City Centre in Edinburgh offers a modern stay in the heart of the city, complete with complimentary wifi and breakfast.
Enjoy the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at this contemporary Edinburgh Airport Hotel, ideally situated for exploring Edinburgh's attractions and landmarks.
Getting to the Airport
Situated centrally in Edinburgh, the Holiday Inn Express City Centre is approximately 45 minutes from Edinburgh Airport by bus or tram. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Waverley train station, where the airport bus departs, or a 2-minute walk from the nearest tram stop. Detailed directions and a satnav postcode will be provided in your booking confirmation.
Parking
While the hotel does not offer on-site parking, there is a parking facility directly opposite the hotel available for around £15 per day. For long-term parking options, please consider our hotel and parking packages.
Rooms
The rooms at Holiday Inn Express City Centre are designed to be bright and contemporary, featuring blackout curtains and free high-speed wifi. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities, a hair dryer, and a work desk.
Check-in starts at 3pm, and check-out is by 11am.
Dining
The hotel's lounge bar operates from 11am until 1am daily, serving a variety of pizzas along with a wide selection of beers, wines, and spirits. Numerous restaurants are within walking distance, including an Italian restaurant, a steakhouse, and a traditional pub.
A complimentary breakfast is available every morning, featuring hot items such as bacon, scrambled eggs, and sausages, as well as cereals, pastries, and fresh fruit. Breakfast is served from 6:30am to 10:00am on weekdays and from 6:30am to 10:30am on weekends. Guests recommend arriving early to avoid the busiest times.
Accessibility
The Holiday Inn Express City Centre offers excellent accessibility features, including ramp access, lifts, visual alarms and alerts, closed caption TV, and a hearing loop system. Accessible rooms are equipped with amenities such as grab bars, lowered facilities, roll-in showers, and portable shower chairs. Accessible rooms can be requested after payment.
Summary of the Holiday Inn Express City Centre:
A modern hotel in Edinburgh's historic city centre, perfect for both business and leisure travelers, offering free wifi and breakfast.
| Pros | Cons |
| ✓ Free high-speed wifi | ✗ No on-site parking |
| ✓ Central location | ✗ Breakfast can be busy |
Map and Directions to the Holiday Inn Express City Centre
Address
Holiday Inn Express, Picardy Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3JT
Driving Directions
From Edinburgh Airport: Follow the signs for the city centre via Eastfield Rd, A8 and A900. The hotel is located at Picardy Place.
Route planner
You can use the AA or RAC route planner tools below:
Sat Navs: please use the postcode EH1 3JT
