ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Business centre
Exterior
Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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6 Hunter Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1QW
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Giles' Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (SweetRoom by Ibis)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(62 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Premium)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 1 Double Bed (SweetRoom by Ibis)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(94 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile in Edinburgh (Old Town Edinburgh), you'll be steps from Royal Mile and 5 minutes by foot from University of Edinburgh. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Princes Street and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Edinburgh Castle.

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Museum of Scotland - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grassmarket - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Albanach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bannerman's Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile

Ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile offers 99 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 46-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 99 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 14 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 13.50 for adults and GBP 7.25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 46-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 13.50 for adults and GBP 7.25 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 14 per day(1640 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
The photos in this description reflect the brand standard and are provided for illustrative purposes only
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Ibis Edinburgh Centre
ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile – Hunter Square Hotel
Ibis Royal Mile
Ibis Royal Mile Hotel
Ibis Royal Mile Hotel Edinburgh Centre
Royal Ibis
ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile – Hunter Square Edinburgh
Ibis Edinburgh Centre Hotel Edinburgh
Ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile Scotland
Ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile Hotel
ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile – Hunter Square Hotel Edinburgh

ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 504 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and comfortable. Location was excellent for all amenities just off the royal mile. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for getting around centre of Edinburgh. Excellent cooked breakfast to get you going for the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great; breakfast good; Location great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
clean room, lovely staff
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable quiet room, great location, very friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location - five stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was a good hotel in an excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean room in good location but quite expensive and shower pressure was poor. Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room comfortable and staff very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff were very helpful and knowledgeable,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Could not be in a better location 200 feet from the Royal Mile. Staff was nice, room was simple and clean. Liked the bar.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stsy
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All in all good. Very nice location, close to everything. Room was good overall but the room was very loud and noisy, just bring earplugs and you’re good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tammie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to shops and restaurants. Staff were very friendly. Cute hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

JAEWON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
clean room, nice staff, amazing location. but the facilities are not quite good. shower room's water pressure really bad.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great breakfast, wonderful staff. If you choose to skip room cleaning everyday you get a 5 pound voucher towards drinks in the lobby. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel. The location was perfect, close to the Royal Mile, shopping, dining, and sight seeing. The staff was very friendly. We would recommend this hotel and woyld definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for 2 nights, no problems the hotel is getting a bit work done so can hear abit of noise but it didn't disturb our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, room service daily. Breakfast was lovely. Staff were helpful. Hotel is very local to Royal mile and about 10min walk from bus station.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We went with our 2 dogs. The staff were so accommodating. Super friendly. And everything was clean and convenient. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy beds and GREAT location. Very central to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025