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The Inn On The Mile

4.0 star property
Savor your morning coffee in style then plan your day of exploration amidst Edinburgh's vibrant culture.

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In the heart of Edinburgh, The Inn On The Mile offers a sophisticated retreat near St. Giles' Cathedral and Grassmarket. Enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast, unwind with coffee/tea in the lobby, or explore nearby attractions with tour/ticket assistance – all while appreciating the helpful staff that past guests rave about.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Royal Mile Twin or Double | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Royal Mile Twin or Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
Designer toiletries
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Mile Double or Twin | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Mile Double or Twin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Royal Mile Double | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Royal Mile Double

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
Designer toiletries
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cosy Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Cosy Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Royal Mile Twin Or Double

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, The Inn On The Mile is near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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82 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1LL

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Albanach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Whiski Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Piper's Rest - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Inn On The Mile

Upscale inn near Royal Mile
A short walk from Princes Street and University of Edinburgh, The Inn On The Mile provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Outdoor furniture, coffee/tea in reception and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • Plasma TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Inn on The Mile Bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [The Scotsman, 20 North Bridge EH1 1TR.]
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and from GBP 7.50 for children
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

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 smoke detector and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Inn On The Mile pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Inn On The Mile?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Inn On The Mile?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Inn On The Mile?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 10 (subject to availability).

Where is The Inn On The Mile located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this inn is steps away from Edinburgh Vaults and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) and Edinburgh Waverley Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

The Inn On The Mile Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 424 out of 701 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 701 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 701 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 701 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 701 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shahnaz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious including most amenities needed. The breakfast is not a buffet style, but has very good selections and they are delicious. Most nights, the pub has live music, which is a plus. From the room, the view of the city is beautiful, and the hotel is perfectly located; walking distance to major tourist attractions and many restaurants with a variety of cuisines are all at walking distance. Also, there are a few supermarkets and convenient stores (open 24 hours) a few feet away, which is great for travelers.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is over a bar that get loud in the evening. There is no elevator. The room we were in was recently remodeled and lovely. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, nicely decorated and cosy. It was in a fantastic location, and really walkable to all main attractions. There was a bar/restaurant downstairs which had a lively atmosphere (and shows sport on a big screen), but the rooms were soundproofed really well and you couldn’t tell if that isn’t your sort of thing. We were able to keep our bags safe at the hotel before check-in and after check-out as well, which was great due to travel times. Would definitely return to this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most kind and centrally located Inn in Scotland. Second time here and we will be back !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great bar and music on first floor. All tourist sites very walkable from this location. Good access to public transportation. Long term parking is not available. Long term parking garage is ten minute walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
PRIME location. Fun and festive. Beautiful rooms. No elevator! We will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Very central and very nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allegra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and beautiful hotel. Rooms were great along with the restaurant. The staff was also extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved being on The Mile at The Mile Inn. It was a hopping part of town, but quieted down my 10pm. My husband is vegetarian, and they had ALOT of options on their menu. We loved sitting outside in the front, and the night time bar crew was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a gem! Rooms are spacious and well maintained. Bathroom is updated and the shower is excellent. The staff were lovely. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, service was ok, very clean and Room was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and friendly staff

My stay at Inn on the Mile was lovely. Great location and friendly staff. This was my first solo international trip and was nice to have sych a positive experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an inn with rooms as opposed to a hotel. Very centrally located on The Royal Mile. The staff were excellent, rooms large and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms and staff that goes out of their way to help you - fabulous place - great location - will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice overnight stay

Nice place for an overnight stay, very handy for everything. Breakfast was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with friendly staff right in the heart of Edinburgh. Food was great, too!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lively and lovely pub with a live acoustic set on the Friday we arrived. Staff were very nice too. All together a very pleasant stay and I definitely would return
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Different checkin experience as it’s in the bar but don’t let this sway you, the staff are amazing, the food was great and entertainment every night was really good with it ending by midnight never kept us up! Anything you need they were there to please even taking your luggage up stairs for you and only 9 rooms! Loved this central right on the Royal Mile location is prime!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the best place to stay in old town. The rooms are spacey, very comfortable bed, the bathrooms are modern, great shower pressure, heated towel rack. Love everything about. The staff were very helpful and kind. However if you’re not able to do stairs, this would be a problem. We were in room 5 and there were 60 stairs. But there are landings so you can rest. Worth the climb though.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Lovely room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great trip, staff on arrival so friendly and eager to help, everyone was nice. Breakfast a little sparse but delicious. Facilities were top notch. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Real nice hotel, bar, and restaurant. Even though there isn’t an elevator the staff is very helpful in getting your luggage up the stairs. A very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Choi Kit

We lived on the third floor, there’s no elevator. The room was spacious and comfortable. Very convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025