Hotel Indigo Edinburgh by IHG is centrally located in Edinburgh, a 3-minute walk from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 6 minutes by foot from Princes Street. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Princes Street Gardens and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Royal Mile.
What's nearby
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Royal Mile - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Edinburgh Castle - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
University of Edinburgh - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 5 min walk
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 9 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
Zara - 5 min walk
Pho - 4 min walk
Five Guys St. James Quarter - 4 min walk
Salerno Pizza - 5 min walk
The Real Greek - 5 min walk
About this property
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh by IHG
Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh by IHG offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Turquoise Thistle Restaur serving guests of Hotel Indigo Edinburgh by IHG. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Turquoise Thistle Restaur - Onsite restaurant. A children's menu is available.
Languages
English, German, Italian
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Offsite parking available (GBP 13.20 per day); discounts available
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 20 to 20 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Turquoise Thistle Restaur
Things to do
Gym
Family friendly
Free cot
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
Lift
More
4 floors
5 buildings
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Egyptian cotton sheets
Free cot
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
IPod dock
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 to 20.00 per person
Nearby parking fee: GBP 13.20 per day (820 ft away)
Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
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
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Property is also known as
Edinburgh Hotel Indigo
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh
Indigo Edinburgh
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh Scotland
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh
Indigo Edinburgh By Ihg
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh by IHG Hotel
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh an IHG Hotel
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh by IHG Edinburgh
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh by IHG Hotel Edinburgh
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh by IHG Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 608 out of 1005 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1005 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1005 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1005 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1005 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Caroline
13 May 2025
Great little hotel
Lovely hotel with really friendly staff. Every member of staff we came into contact with was really welcoming and helpful. This hotel is a 2 minute walk from Picardy tram stop and a short walk to Princes Street and the Royal Mile. Also very close to the theatre and Edinburgh Street Food. So perfectly situated for us. The good sized room was clean, the bed super comfy and had the most fabulous shower. Would definitely recommend this hotel and will be back.
We arrived on the train so it was lovely that the hotel was only 5 minutes away from the station. The staff on reception were very welcoming and knowledgeable. Our room was beautifully furnished with the added bonus of the complimentary contents of the mini fridge being topped up every day. The breakfast menu was great and the food delicious (the only slight quibble here was the speed of service once it had been ordered). Finally, the hotel is in a great location: we could walk to everywhere we wanted to go.
Room 211 was an excellent room. Felt cold but wasn’t sure how to work the air con.we put it up to 21.5 but still felt cold.A hot air fan was found in the wardrobe and helped. High ceilings a big high windows . Probably would have been ok normally but cold outside 9deg c.
Service was excellent and the hotel staff were very helpful specially when my wife couldn’t find the iron that was hiding behind a shirt in the wardrobe. A replacement iron was used.Breakfast was top class and the breakfast room was lovely and warm and comfortable .The waiting staff were excellent and friendly.
Thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to Edinburgh, and the Indigo Hotel was a great place to stay, very friendly and helpful staff and such a convenient location, thanks.
The cleanliness was very good and all staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel was in a good position for visiting the castle and Arthur's Seat. A very enjoyable first visit to Edinburgh.
Excellent stay. Staff very helpful and attentive, excellent quality and choice of breakfast, rooms good , with welcome snack and refreshments and spotlessly clean, and central position. Will use again.
Really liked the hotel itself. Nicely decorated and well kept.
Breakfast was very good and very civilised unlike the scramble in other hotels.
The staff were lovely with a special mention to housekeeping.
Big disappointment was when we entered our room. It turned out to be an accessible room. That was OK but the large windows were half covered in frosted glass which meant we had no outlook.
I returned to reception who then offered me a suite at another £50 per night. Went back to the room and reception arrived at the door and offered a room at the front of the hotel with a view. It was Tiny and not acceptable. My partner even stubbed her toe trying to negotiate round the bed.
In the accessible room the TV was not reacting properly to the remote with everything on a 10 second delay. Very annoying. The hotel fixed it next day but the problem returned.
There is a small bar in the hotel but no draft beer of any sort. Didn't matter much as there are bars all over Edinburgh.
I would stay in this hotel again but would not have booked it had I known the room had frosted glass.
I think this is something Expedia should highlight for their customers.
Nice hotel in great location. Lovely room facing the road so do expect some noise from the trams and cars but didn’t bother us and earplugs are provided complimentary. We had issue with our tv but thus was promptly rectified. Staff were all lovely and friendly and breakfast was very good. Would definitely return to this hotel.
Sandra
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
William
25 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good location
Nice hotel, pretty much get what you pay for and that’s what i expected, nothing too fancy but ticks all the right boxes, good location to the city centre and some good food places surrounding.