- 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
Guest reviews
Categories:
Select topics to read reviews:
Guests who stayed here loved
William
United States“Excellent room, great front desk. Perfect location and lots of restaurants and services in the area.”- Jennifer United States“It was very close to the royal mile and to bus stops. They have nice rooms with comfortable beds.”
- Barbara United States“This was a nice hotel located within walking distance of Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and the Grassmarket. The room was clean with comfortable beds and pillows (not super fluffy)! The breakfast was good, with the perfect chance to try Haggis...”
- Patricia
Canada“The location was excellent for walking the Royal Mile, great access to restaurants and cafes. The room was small but cozy and comfortable, good use of space!” - Ceccherelli United States“Excellent customer service. Welcoming and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Nice view. Great bar area - outside umbrella seating. Very good breakfast buffet. Walkable to the Royal Mile, Greyfriars Bobby, etc.”
- Carol United States“The property was very nice. The room. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom was clean and tidy.”
- Pamela United States“The staff was exceptional. They were helpful, friendly, and went out of their way to meet our needs when possible.”
- Pamela United States“The location by the Royal Mile was great. The room was basic but fine, the paid breakfast was good. Any questions or concerns I had were immediately answered or taken care of(coffee packets, toilet paper). Staff was extremely responsive and helpful.”
- Teresa United States“The hotel is a 5-10 minute walk from the Waverley train station and the university. It's in a nice neighborhood with plenty of options for food. It was very easy to walk around the city from here. The hotel was quiet although very busy. The...”
- Monica United States“We had a lovely stay! The staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was hot, fresh, and tasty--recommend adding on. Room was clean, quiet (even facing the busy street!), and comfortable. Just a heads up--there are two locations within close...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Fogg's
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
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
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.
The fine print
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 accommodation 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.
