Holiday Inn Express Picardy Place Edinburgh Scotland
You’re steps from the Edinburgh Playhouse. If a big show is on, you can roll out of bed and into your seat in five minutes. No expensive taxis required. That alone is worth the room rate.
Fancy a walk? Arthur’s Seat is about 20 minutes away. Just be prepared to feel like a mountain goat by the time you get to the top. But the view? Legitimately breathtaking. Worth every puff and wheeze.
And the pubs. Oh, the pubs. There’s a place called The Basement down the street that does a mean burger and an even meaner beer list. Go there. You can thank me later.
Express Holiday Inn Edinburgh, Scotland accommodation
The Quirks (Because Nothing’s Perfect)
Alright, honesty hour. The elevator is slow. Like, glacially slow. If you’re on the fifth floor, you might age a little waiting for it. Take the stairs—it’s good for your revenge against all that breakfast.
Also, the insulation is… let’s say “Scottish.” You might hear the family next door discussing their itinerary at 7 AM. But honestly? Earplugs are a tenner at the corner shop. Problem solved.
And the lobby can feel a bit like a school canteen during breakfast rush. But it’s all over by 9:30 AM. Patience, young grasshopper.