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Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 6-minute walk to St. Giles' Cathedral

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Lunch and dinner served
Lunch and dinner served
Lobby
Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Steps from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, this hotel offers dry cleaning, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests enjoy room WiFi and concierge help for visiting Princes Street Gardens or St. Giles' Cathedral. A 24-hour front desk and luggage storage ensure a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 519
AED 623 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
20 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2AN

What's nearby

  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dishoom Edinburgh - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Guildford Arms - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG

Hotel near St. Giles' Cathedral
Located close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street Gardens, Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, a porter/bellhop, and a front-desk safe
  • A banquet hall, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All 64 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Juniper
  • Twenty Princes Street

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1820
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 per person

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
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

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Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street Scotland
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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG?

As of 1 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG on 2 November 2025 start from $169.67, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG?

Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St. Giles' Cathedral, Princes Street Gardens, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Greyfriars Kirk and Edinburgh Castle are also within 15 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Edinburgh Waverley Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 390 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities
I have stayed at the hot indigo multiple times and the quality of service and the maintenance of facilities is always impeccable. The rooms are well appointed. The staff are cheerful and genuinely concerned about you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. The staff was great and meals were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron Montgomery

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Indigo was a quaint gem of luxary. The stass was do friendly and accommodating it made me feel special. The breakfast was excellent and 1sr rate. My deepest thanks to the Indigo Team.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to sights and happenings in the central part of the city; close to Waverly station; lots of restaurant choices close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel right across from the train station, centrally located which made getting around easy. The breakfast was first rate, the beds comfortable. The staff was lovely and helpful. We had a ton of luggage so being right across from the train station was a definite plus
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’re in love with this property and when we come back to Edinburgh we will definitely stay here again. It’s in a perfect location, the room was gorgeous and a great size. It was amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Hotel Indigo. Greg’s impromptu history lesson about the portraits was fun and informative. Breakfast was lovely, and the wait staff were very accommodating. The location was great, just across the street from Waverley Station, and close to the Royal Mile. We definitely will stay there again if we return to Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Roxana

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was terrible. No outlet worked, the bed was uncomfortable/old mattress. The area surrounding it was unsafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location from which to visit Edinburgh. Lots of transportation available. Easy walk to Old Town, shops, churches & pubs. Room was comfortable & clean. Bar was cozy. Needs a bit of an update but it’s nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff, super helpful every step of the way even in an extremely busy time. Wonderful with holding bags prior to check-in and after check-out so we could continue to do tourism in Edinburgh. Very close to Waverly station so convenient for train travel. Walking distance to the Royal Mile and tons of tourist locations
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

VERED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best service
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Indigo was the first hotel on our trip to Scotland. It was charming and lovely, with a very delicious breakfast in the morning. The hotel bar was fun and the bartender was so friendly. The room was smaller than expected, especially at the price of the room (nearly 400/night). Overall recommend.

6/10 Okay

Shayma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice but very small

We stayed for one night. Checking in was easy and the room was nice but much smaller than expected. No space for luggage and you had to size step around the bed to move around
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were thrilled to stay at the Hotel Indigo! It’s lovely and filled with charming character! Our view was second to none in room 301!! The staff were cheerful and helpful - especially Gemma! Our bed was very comfy. One night was not enough! We highly recommend staying here if the city core is your destination! Close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

TIMOTHY

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
My room was on 5th floor but lift only went to 4th and I had to schlep my bags up the final flights of stairs. Such a pain.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Edgar

Our rooms AC was broken and was very hot all night. The next day when we checked out our train wasn't leaving for a few hours and we asked if we could keep our luggage at the hotel until our train departed so we wouldn't have to carry it around the city. The receptionist was very rude and told us they could not do it. I spent more than 500 dollars on a room for the night and this is how I was treated. Never staying there again. I never write reviews but this was ridiculous.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gemma at the reception desk was extremely helpful and went out of her way to be of assistance. The room was clean and nicely decorated, The hotel’s location was ideally located near the train and bus termini and within walking distance of the Royal Mile.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly, the interiors picturesque and the proximity to the station/amenities was very convenient. The room seemed much smaller than pictured at booking, this aside there were two main issues. Firstly, there was dust throughout the room, clearly visible on the floors, in the air and around the bed area, which resulted in a lot of coughing due to asthma. Secondly the noise, the 6:30am bin collections outside our windows and 8am construction noises, were loud and inconvenient. A combination of these things, resulted in us having a less than restful break!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great historic property in “new” town right across the street from old town. It was very charming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place and a wonderful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was right next to the station and easy walking distance to the town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Harwinder Singh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room we jad had no draws at all. Very difficult to put clothes away ended up keeping the clothes in our suitcase. Not ideal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s very convenient to Waverley and the bus station, which was very helpful, but there was construction on a building literally right out my window. Even with a sound machine, it was very noisy starting very early (often before 7 am) and ending at least 9 or later. Great location to many things in the city.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in the heart of Edinburgh. Close to the train station and plenty of public transport. Walking distance to the Royal Mile and the castle. Very vice, cosy, luxurious room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025