- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Luggage storage
About this property
A 5-minute walk from Waverley Train Station, ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile provides centrally located accommodation 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 en-suite 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 Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile is around 9 minutes’ walk from Edinburgh Castle, and Holyrood Park is around 15 minutes away. The Festival Theatre, 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Bar
- Lift

Sustainability
- Green Key (FEE)
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Johnson
Serbia
“The hotel is well located and quite comfortable, the room was nice and clean” - Sally
United Kingdom
“Staff very helpful and work hard! We enjoyed our stay” - Pam
Australia
“It was close to the heart of the old city. Allowing to see everything without too much difficulty.” - Melissa
Australia
“We loved the location and the staff went out of their way to help us. The room was definitely big enough for what we needed and had everything we needed” - Convery
United Kingdom
“Good location and on main bus routes. Staff friendly and helpful” - Lee
United Kingdom
“Fantastic hotel really enjoyed my stay, room was big light and fresh, bed was really comfortable, I would definitely recommend this location and the staff very helpful with my luggage” - Zografia
United Kingdom
“The staff was welcoming, informative and very polite. The room was good and very quiet. The best night sleep!” - Jean
United Kingdom
“Location close to old town and castle was excellent. Room was minimal but had everything we needed and was very clean.” - Carron
United Kingdom
“The location was fantastic the staff very helpful and friendly. You felt so safe Because you can't wonder in without your room card. Loved our stay would recommend this hotel. Not cheap but you pay for the location everything is in walking distance.” - Evelynm
China
“The room was clean and bright, and bigger than expected. The window overlooked South Bridge Rd. combined with the chair and small table created a cosy corner to write and have a cup of tea. It’s quiet all night, no traffic noise, no bar music,...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Fogg's
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots 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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.