ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 7.8
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.3
  • Pet friendly
  • Free Wifi
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Baggage storage

About this property

A 5-minute walk from Waverley Train Station, ibis Edinburgh Center South Bridge – Royal Mile provides centrally located accommodations in the Old Town. This Ibis hotel has a bar and restaurant, and offers free WiFi. Furnished with Ibis Sweet Beds, each air-conditioned room has a flat-screen TV, desk, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities. All have private bathrooms with shower and complementary toiletries. The restaurant serves international cuisine from lunchtime until late evening, and is complemented by a relaxing bar which also serves snacks. ibis Edinburgh Center South Bridge – Royal Mile is around 9 minutes’ walk from Edinburgh Castle, and Holyrood Park is around 15 minutes away. The Festival Theater, Grassmarket and the Museum of Edinburgh are among the attractions within a 10-minute walk. Discounted parking facilities are available within 5 minutes' walk of the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Elevator
ibis
Hotel chain/brand
ibis

Property highlights

Located in the heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Spring
United States United States
“Great location. Larger sized room. Hotel has a lift.”
Fisher
United States United States
“It was close to the things we wanted to do, the airport bus stop and Waverley train station. The hotel staff was always friendly and when we had the opportunity to chat, they gave us tips on where to shop/eat.”
Samantha
Canada Canada
“Great location. Staff were very friendly and helpful.”
Ty
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“location wise, very good and accessible to everything. staff was very helpful and quick to respond to any problem front desk was very helpful and cheerful smiles smiles smiles everywhere”
Ann
United States United States
“Great location, friendly and helpful staff, safe and secure.”
Josie
United States United States
“The hotel was in a great location, within walking distance of many of the attractions we wanted to see. The room was very clean, great amount of space. The staff were also super friendly. We loved that there was a waterbottle filler in the lobby.”
Christina
United States United States
“The room was spacious. Had everything we needed for our stay. Front desk staff was friendly and helpful. The location of this hotel is near the royal mile. The hotel has a nice lounge bar and restaurant area that has music.”
Jake
United States United States
“This was a great location. The lodgings were simple but comfortable and for the location alone, and the hospitality of the staff, I would recommend!”
William
United States United States
“Excellent room, great front desk. Perfect location and lots of restaurants and services in the area.”
Jennifer
United States United States
“It was very close to the royal mile and to bus stops. They have nice rooms with comfortable beds.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Fogg's
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Breakfast
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

House rules

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMaestro Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guest that have booked a pre-paid booking will need to present the card they have paid with online when arriving to the hotel.

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.

The City of Edinburgh Council introduced a Visitor Levy that applies to stays from 24 July 2026 onwards. From 1 October 2025, we'll automatically attribute 5% of your nightly accommodations rate, capped at five consecutive nights, to the Visitor Levy.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.