In the heart of Edinburgh, Hotel Indigo Edinburgh, an IHG Hotel offers a stylish retreat. Enjoy breakfast at Turquoise Thistle Restaurant, work out in the gym or connect with colleagues in the business center. With free WiFi and multilingual staff on hand to help you navigate your stay.
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 9 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 10 min walk
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 29 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 5 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 12 min walk
Balfour Street Tram Stop - 16 min walk
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 Indigo Edinburgh by IHG offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the fitness center for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Royal Mile and George Street are within a 15-minute walk. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 5 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 12 minutes.
Languages
English, German, Italian
At a glance
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Hotel size
60 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
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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.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Offsite parking nearby (GBP 13.20 per day; discounts available)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children's menu
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
5 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness center
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
30-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Free crib/infant bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Turquoise Thistle Restaur - Onsite restaurant. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 20.00 to 20.00 per person
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 13.20 per day (820 ft away)
Policies
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
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
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Indigo Edinburgh by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Indigo Edinburgh by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh by IHG?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh by IHG?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh by IHG?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh by IHG and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Indigo Edinburgh by IHG?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Turquoise Thistle Restaur.
What's the area around Hotel Indigo Edinburgh by IHG like?
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh by IHG is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 12 minutes' walk from Royal Mile. Travelers recommend the hotel for its walkable location.
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Hotel Indigo Edinburgh by IHG Reviews
Reviews
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Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, with many choices and cooked to order hot options. (62 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2025
Very good stay.
Great hotel, really nice feel about the place.
Room was very pleasant and clean. Everything you needed available.
Ideal location for fantastic restaurants and shopping.
Will definitely stay again.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2025
Lovely hotel great location amazing family room
Jo
Jo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2025
Great Stay
Love this indigo hotel, friendly staff and the free goodies you get in your room are great. I wish other Indigo hotels did this!
Steven
Steven, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2025
Recommend this incredible hotel
It’s an amazing hotel with a great location, extremely clean.
We had no issue but fyi you can here from the hallway quite well and if people would decide to speak in hallway could be bothering
MR
MR, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2025
Very good stay!
Everything was really good. Good service, wonderful breakfast and clean undisturbed rooms that had available cleaning and refilling of the available drinks in the room (water, tea,coffee, chokolate, soda). The only thing that I missed was a toilet brush...
Peter
Peter, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2025
Wonderful stay, everyone was friendly and
Lily
Lily, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2025
Great location. Clean. Very friendly and helpful staff and excellent breakfast
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2025
Great hotel shame about the noise!
We stayed at hotel indigo to celebrate our ruby wedding anniversary.We love Edinburgh and have stayed at many hotels over the years.This hotel was excellent,the staff were brilliant so helpful.The only downside was we were in room 309 the noise from the traffic and trams was bad even with the ear plugs provided,the noise started from 5.30am. Otherwise can’t fault the hotel would definitely stay again probably in a room away from the main road.
Diane A
Diane A, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2025
I was on holiday in Edinburgh for the first time. My trip was for eight days and I was staying at Hotel Indigo (York Place) for most of my trip. The hotel staff was very polite, professional and helpful. The hotel was very clean and was located in an are with access to many local restaurants. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Samar
Samar, 8-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 27, 2025
GREAT hotel... except...
I really like the my stay ... except... there is essentially no soundproofing between the floors. And whoever stayed in the room above paced back and forth every morning and evening for at least an hour.
The room was great, the bed comfy, the bathroom clean and spacious. Would absolutely stay again... but on the top floor.
Tanya
Tanya, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 18, 2025
Great location
Lorenzo
Lorenzo, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2025
Lovely hotel in a great location. Staff were fabulous.
Diana
Diana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
Fantastic
Morten
Morten, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2025
Second time staying here. Great location. Lovely room and excellent breakfast.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 19, 2025
Inconvenient
The hotel, itself, was excellent. However, it was not handicap accessible, there being steps from the sidewalk to the front door. Furthermore, taxis are not permitted to stop in front of the hotel, a major inconvenience. For these reasons, I would not recommend staying there.
Peter
Peter, 6-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 30, 2025
Lovely hotel in a really handy central area
Kelly
Kelly, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 24, 2025
Nice large rooms comfy bed , great breakfast.
Emily
Emily, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2025
The hotel was ideally placed for all of Edinburgh’s attractions.
John
John, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2025
Good quality room; friendly helpful staff Im check in. Excellent location.
David
David, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2025
Great hotel in a great central location
Hotel Indigo is a 10 minute walk from Waverley Station. The staff were very accomodating. The hotel has a cosy bar, serving good local whisky. The beakfast was very good. The hotel is situated in a perfect location for the theatre and shops. The Connan Doyle pub is 50 yards away and serves good food and cask ales.
DAVID
DAVID, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2025
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.
Richard
Richard, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2025
Perfecr
Great stay, perfect hotel, staff lovely, breakfast great. Hotel in the perfect place to explore Edinburgh
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 19, 2025
Room was tired and needed some maintenance, simple things, wobbly coffee table, loose toilet seat etc. room was otherwise very nice. All the staff were polite and very helpful. Breakfast was good, plenty of choice. They do not provide evening meals but plenty of choice locally. The only downside is a rumbling noise from passing trams which was slightly annoying. Otherwise, we enjoyed a lovely stay.
Mike
Mike, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2025
Edinburgh trip
Had a terrific stay. Service was excellent
Eileen
Eileen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 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.