This hotel is next to Edinburgh Zoo, close to Murrayfield Stadium and 4 miles from Edinburgh International Airport. It offers a pool, gym, free parking and a restaurant.
Each room at this Holiday Inn is spacious, with tea and coffee facilities and satellite TV. Every room also has air conditioning and free WiFi.
Holiday Inn Edinburgh is 3 miles west of the city centre and has a view of the Pentland Hills. Edinburgh Castle and the city centre are easy to access by bus, with stops less than 5 minutes’ walk away.
The hotel’s Spirit Health and Fitness Club has a sauna, spa and offers beauty treatments. There is an international restaurant, as well as a cocktail lounge. Start the day with a buffet breakfast including a selection of continental and cooked items.
Guest Notice
Please note that all reservations made after 1st October 2025 for stays arriving from 24th July 2026 onwards will be subject to the local council-imposed Edinburgh Visitor Levy.
This charge will be applied to the final bill and will be payable upon check out. For further information, please visit https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/visitorlevy
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Tourism
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.5
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.3
Guests who stayed here loved
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Emma
United Kingdom
“Was easy to get to the city and back, very accessible. Parking is free and assessable. Got free tea in room the room was spacious”
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Chirsty
United Kingdom
“Super friendly welcome on arrival and all staff were friendly. The room was clean and comfy beds”
Murphy
United Kingdom
“They made my sisters birthday very special with a card and treats in on your on arrival.”
Nicky
United Kingdom
“Staff on front desk, remember the membership i have and gave us the early check in and a Cookie/Short Bread. I stayed the week before for Rugby and staff didn't give me the same treatment. I understand it was busy weekend with Rugby being on”
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Angela
United Kingdom
“On arrival, we got an upgrade to twin double beds. It was unexpected”
Jack
United Kingdom
“Buses straight outside the hotel that go straight onto princes street, hotel has all the amenities I could need and staff were very friendly and superb, any thing we needed they sorted immediately.”
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Sheila
United Kingdom
“Nice and clean bus stop right outside hotel to get into town centre staff helpful and pleasant”
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Nicola
United Kingdom
“Located next to the zoo, easily accessed and buses into the city centre regularly. The hotel was clean and friendly staff”
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Alistair
United Kingdom
“Staff were great, super clean room with all amenities, public areas were brilliant, lovely bar
Location great , just far enough away from the city to escape the crowds
Bus stop right outside front door, ten mins to city centre parking right...”
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Barbara
United Kingdom
“staff very helpful and pleasant.
Location great for access into Edinburgh.
Room itself comfortable
Restaurant and bar area very nice.
Restaurant food very nice”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Trader's Restaurant
Cuisine
International
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly
House rules
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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