The Inn On The Mile

8.4
Excellent
(1314 reviews)

82 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1LL, United Kingdom

+44 131 556 9940

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Hotel Description

The Inn On The Mile is a charming and stylish hotel located in the heart of Edinburgh, offering guests a unique experience with its rich history and modern amenities. Situated at 82 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1LL, United Kingdom, the hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station, making it a perfect base for exploring the city's top attractions. The hotel is nestled along the iconic Royal Mile, a lively area filled with historic sites, pubs, and shops, including Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish Parliament. Designed with a blend of traditional and contemporary elements, the hotel's interior exudes a welcoming atmosphere, featuring a mix of brick, wood, and steel that enhances its modern yet classic charm.
The Inn On The Mile offers nine hip and well-appointed rooms that combine comfort and style, providing guests with a relaxing stay. Each room features free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, built-in speakers, minibars, and tea and coffee-making facilities. The bathrooms are equipped with luxurious designer toiletries, rainfall showerheads, and/or free-standing tubs, ensuring a premium experience for all guests.
In addition to its well-furnished rooms, the hotel boasts an inviting and stylish bar that serves a modern twist on traditional British pub fare. The bar’s design is in line with the hotel’s overall aesthetic, showcasing a combination of brick, tile, wood, and steel. Guests can enjoy delicious cocktails, as well as live music performances on select evenings, making it a great spot to unwind after a day of sightseeing.
The hotel provides essential amenities such as a front desk service, Wi-Fi throughout, air conditioning, and a smoke-free environment. While there is no fitness center, spa, or pool, guests can still enjoy a delightful breakfast to start their day and a range of dining options nearby.
For guests who want to explore the city, The Inn On The Mile offers easy access to public transportation. The hotel is just a 4-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station, with additional transport options including nearby bus stops and walking distances to key attractions such as the National Museum of Scotland and the Royal Mile.
Health and safety measures are a priority at the hotel, ensuring that guests can enjoy their stay with peace of mind. The hotel’s commitment to guest safety includes enhanced cleaning protocols and social distancing measures.
Guests at The Inn On The Mile can enjoy a range of activities and experiences both at the hotel and in the surrounding area. You can explore the historical landmarks, enjoy the local nightlife, or visit nearby outdoor spaces like Arthur’s Seat for a hiking adventure with breathtaking city views.
The area around the hotel offers plenty to see and do, with attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, the National Museum of Scotland, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse all within walking distance. Whether you’re visiting for sightseeing, dining, or simply relaxing, The Inn On The Mile offers an ideal location for all types of travelers.
Nearby restaurants such as Whiski Bar & Restaurant, Makars Mash Bar, Howies Restaurant, Civerinos Hunter Square, and MUMS Great Comfort Food offer a variety of delicious options for guests, from classic Scottish fare to pizza and comfort food.
With its prime location, exceptional amenities, and welcoming atmosphere, The Inn On The Mile invites guests to experience the best of Edinburgh in comfort and style.

The Most Outstanding Trait

1. Featured in Top 20 Luxury Hotels near Royal Mile, Edinburgh

2. Walking distance to Royal Mile and Mary King's Close

3. 4 min walk to nearest train station (Edinburgh Waverley)

4. Guests liked the service, highlighting personalized attention

5. Guests frequently mentioned the excellent cocktails

6. Highly praised breakfast offering fresh and local ingredients

7. Stylish bar with live music and a modern British pub menu

8. Located in a lively area with Edinburgh Castle & Scottish Parliament nearby

9. Luxurious rooms with designer toiletries, rainfall showers, and free-standing tubs

10. Easy access to major public transport options and key attractions


10 Exceptional

Location rating

Top sights

Edinburgh Castle
10 min
National Museum of Scotland
6 min
Royal Mile
1 min
Palace of Holyroodhouse
11 min
Arthur's Seat
13 min

Nearest locations

Whiski Bar & Restaurant
1 min
Civerinos Hunter Square (the original)
2 min
Wedgwood The Restaurant
3 min
MUMS Great Comfort Food
5 min
Le Bistrot
5 min
Howies Restaurant
6 min
The Outsider Restaurant
6 min
Vittoria on the Bridge
6 min
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Good to know

Check-in14:00
Check-out11:00
Location rating10
Nearest airportEdinburgh Airport
Travel time to airport31 min

Location

82 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1LL, United Kingdom

Airports:

Edinburgh Airport

Taxi: 31 min

Transit: 36 min

Glasgow Airport

Taxi: 1 hr 21 min

Transit: 1 hr 26 min

Transit:

South Bridge

Walking: 2 min

Haymarket

Taxi: 11 min

Walking: 29 min

Edinburgh Waverley

Walking: 4 min

St Andrew Square

Walking: 11 min

Waterloo Place (Stop ZK)

Walking: 7 min


Nearby locations

10

Exceptional Location

Edinburgh Old Town

Lively area with Edinburgh Castle & Scottish Parliament, plus pubs & shops along the Royal Mile.

Top Attractions

Top Restaurants


Amenities and Facilities

Services

Front desk

Pets

No pets

Policies & payments

Smoke-free property

Food & drink

Restaurant

Bar

Breakfast

Wellness

No fitness center

No spa

Internet

Wi-Fi

Pools

No pools

Rooms

Air conditioning


Reviews

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8.6

10 reviews

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Melanie A

4/5
I was recommended to call in here by a friend for drinks and we were not disappointed. The interior is stunning and the staff were lovely.||We just had some chips and a couple of drinks but it was a very welcome pit stop! Only wish we’d come when it was a little busier to get more of an atmosphere.

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Kyle M

5/5
Great location for a stay, made our holiday much easier and much more enjoyable. The location is fantastic and lended itself to easy access after long days of exploring the city. Food was decent, beer was decent, staff was excellent, overall really enjoyed our time staying here and would absolutely do so again.

Room 5

Service 5

Location5

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Julia H

5/5
Friendly service and the food looked delicious. We were in for a couple of drinks. Cocktails were super tasty and fantastic sizes! Lots of choices of whisky to choose from all displayed on the wall behind the bar. Fun atmosphere and plenty staff.

MR

Marco R

4/5
Had some food and drinks on a Saturday night, we tried the loaded nachos and steak frites which were decent. The starters and mains came out together which wasn’t ideal but more of a pain was the drinks coming out after the food. …

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Stephanie Collins

5/5
Had a fantastic experience served by Joe. Great value for what you get and significantly cheaper than other restaurants in the area. Relaxed atmosphere with delicious food (we had the haggis and shared nachos) and lots of drink options to choose from. Would absolutely recommend eating here if you are looking for something on the Royal Mile.

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Martin Penc

5/5
Great beds, big bathroom, looks like new. Fresh design of every detail, centered location, live music in the evening. Even the hotel is in the middle, the night was silent.

Room 5

Service 5

Location5

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Vacation48270907775

5/5
Stunning rooms - spotlessly clean - well designed and comfortable. Also good pub food. We especially liked the location. Convenient to all on the Royal Mile. We also attended the Military Tattoos - perfect location to walk there. Made leaving the event very easy to just walk.

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David Blurton

5/5
Great location in EdinburghVisited for lunch in between shows at the fringe.Good choice on the menu and a nice selection of wines and beers.Staff and service very good.The Caesar salad with chicken was fab especially because it was topped with a boiled egg .Great place to go in Edinburgh 👍

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Tom Phillips

2/5
My wife and I stayed at the Inn on the Mile for our honeymoon and were unpleasantly surprised with the quality of the room given the price paid. In general, the room seemed to be unkempt and in a state of ill repair given one night cost over 300 pounds. We would like to say that the staff were friendly during our stay.I was injured by the window which wouldn't stay open and which slammed down on my index finger. It seemed to be in a state of disrepair. As we couldn't open the window, and with the air conditioning seemingly broken, the room was stiflingly hot and neither of us slept. Beyond this, the toilet seat mismatched the toilet, meaning we essentially were sat on the porcelain which was quite disgusting, while the toilet roll holder was extremely loose and the bathroom grouting was in dire need of repair. Altogether, this only reinforced the poor quality of the room that was completely inappropriate given the price paid.Our reason for choosing the hotel was a prior stay for my wife's 21st birthday a few years back, when we had an excellent stay and the staff were very attentive, pulling out all the stops. I noted this on the booking and was astonished to find there was no note, no special extras nor any acknowledgement of any kind that we were previous guests who had just gotten married. This is of course not essential, but given the cost of the room, our previous business and our perception of the hotel quality, it was surprising that this was ignored and left us feeling taken for granted, particularly given our previous excellent experience. Meanwhile the room lacked any complimentary prosecco as specified in the booking.In general, following our stay, I find it hard to recommend the hotel to friends and family despite previously having a wonderful stay. I found the room to be expensive, rough around the edges and the general attitude seemed to be one of indifference to us as guests, to mention nothing about my injury as a result of the poor keeping of the room. I am surprised and upset that the standards of such a well known hotel in which we previously loved to stay at have fallen so far in such a short time.Particularly worrisome is the fact that I have reached out four times to the hotel to complain (3 emails, 1 phone call) and they have failed to respond on any occasion - there is no good reason for not responding to customer complaints in 2024. This only reinforces my feeling that this hotel takes their guests for granted and rides almost entirely on the position of the hotel in a tourist hot-spot, charging extortionate prices for poorly kept and hazardous rooms.

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ScottRoby

3/5
We would come here for a drink after dinner and surprisingly the bar would close fairly early. One of the nights we did catch a music act just as he was on his last song or two.  …