The Inn On The Mile

4.0 star property
Victorian inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Mile Double or Twin
Interior detail
Bar (on property)
Reception
Staircase

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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82 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1LL
  • Royal Mile
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Royal Mile Twin or Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Cosy Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Mile Double or Twin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

Royal Mile Double

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Edinburgh

The Inn On The Mile puts you in the heart of Edinburgh, steps from Royal Mile and within a 10-minute stroll of Edinburgh Castle. Highlights at this Victorian inn include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The inn's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Old Town Edinburgh inn include Princes Street and University of Edinburgh.

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street - 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
  • ‪The Albanach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Whiski Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Royal Mile Tavern - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Inn On The Mile

Victorian inn with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Inn On The Mile also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities.

This 4-star Edinburgh inn is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Inn On The Mile offers 9 accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Inn On The Mile?

The Inn On The Mile offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to The Inn On The Mile?

The closest beach to The Inn On The Mile is Portobello Beach (4.9 km).

What makes The Inn On The Mile a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Inn On The Mile.

Does The Inn On The Mile serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Inn On The Mile?

No, The Inn On The Mile does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Inn On The Mile?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Inn On The Mile?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Inn On The Mile?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Inn On The Mile Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 414 out of 682 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 682 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 682 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 682 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 682 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 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

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

It's mad to stay anywhere else!

The Inn in the Mile is the perfect location, next to a taxi hub, and located at the half point on the Mile. Very clean, the food was great, all was comfortable, and our every need was met by friendly and professional staff. Highly recommend the breakfast package to start your day with no fuss and delicious a la carte menu to order from. Stephen was especially kind and accommodating, and made our stay an absolute pleasure, along with the rest of the staff. If I visit Edinburgh again, and I will as it is a beautiful city, I will absolutely stay here again! Superb!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allegra

Travelled with partner
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

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Choi Kit

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ali

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay in Edinburgh. It was very loud at night, but it felt par for the course of staying on the Royal Mile
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with group
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

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Royal Mile

The bar next door was noisy. They were out of eggs for breakfast. It is on the Royal Mile.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disappointing

A small room with a bed that is far to big for that room....No central heating and run out of hot water when in the shower. Shower extract fan is in need of cleaning as is the toilet brush which is stinking. Windows are desperately need sortiing ....overall disappointing for the money but that is typical of these so called premium hotels...all looks good but the smaller details are overlooked and la k attention.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
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

Ali

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just had breakfast there once,which was okay. The double room was quite nice. I was on my own though and I think it would have been a bit of a squash for 2 people. The downstairs area was pub like so a bit disappointing that there wasn’t a lounge for my friend and I to spend time together in the evening ( who was also staying there) That’s probably something we should have realised though. The staff were very friendly and helpful. One of them carried our luggage up the steep stairs which was good. Very handy for sightseeing etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretel

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025