Holiday Inn Express Middlesbrough - Centre Square by IHG
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, this is worth booking if you want a central, well-rated 3-star base in Middlesbrough at the lowest price among our three picks. If you want a 4-star room or the highest guest score in town, our other two picks cost only a little more per night.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Budget pick in Middlesbrough. It is a 3-star hotel with a guest score of 8.5 out of 10 from 1,684 reviews.
It makes sense for short city stays, rail travellers and anyone who wants to walk to shops and the town hall. Families can look at it too, since the property lists family rooms.
Skip it if you want a 4-star hotel or the top-rated stay in town. The two alternatives below are both 4 stars, and the price gap is small.
Location and getting around
The address is 93-127 Albert Road. Guests rate the location 9.2 out of 10 and describe it as central, close to the train station, shops, the town hall and the university.
Tees Transporter Bridge is about 1.2 km away, roughly 15 minutes on foot. Ayresome Park is about 1.4 km away, around 18 minutes.
Middlesbrough Cathedral is a different story. At about 6 km and some 75 minutes on foot, it is far, so plan on public transport or a taxi.
All walking times here are straight-line estimates. They have not been checked on the ground, so real routes may take longer.
What guests say
Location gets the most praise. Being near the station and the shops is what reviewers mention first.
Staff come next. Guests call the team friendly, helpful and welcoming, and say service is efficient.
Parking draws mixed comments. Reviewers like that there are on-site spaces with direct access, but several say the entrance is hard to find. If you are driving, look up the entrance before you arrive.
Price and how it compares with our other Middlesbrough picks
The reference price was €161.45 per night. That is a reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
The sample median in the city was €180.46 per night, so this was about 11% below it.
Our Best Value pick, Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough, was €180.46 with a score of 8.0 and 4 stars. Our Luxury pick, Station Suites Aparthotel, was €181.62 with a score of 9.2 and 4 stars.
So you save roughly €19 to €20 a night here. In return you get a higher guest score than the Leonardo, but one fewer star than either alternative.
Listed facilities include free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and air conditioning. A full English or Irish breakfast is listed, but whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 3 eligible properties in Middlesbrough. The Budget slot goes to the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice has been set aside, and this hotel had it.
Its 8.5 score from over 1,600 reviews also placed it second of the three on guest feedback, which makes the saving easier to justify.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check each one on the booking page.
If you have a car, confirm how to reach the parking entrance and whether there is a fee.
Facilities such as the restaurant may have set opening times or charges. Check them for your dates, and compare today's rate with the two 4-star picks, since the gap was small.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Holiday Inn Express Middlesbrough close to the train station?
Guests describe the location as central and near the train station. The exact walking time to the station is not confirmed in our data, so check a map before you travel.
Does the hotel have parking?
Guests mention on-site spaces with direct access. Some say the entrance is hard to find, and any parking fee is not confirmed.
How much does it cost per night?
The reference price was €161.45 per night for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. It is not a live quote, so check today's price.
Is breakfast included?
A full English or Irish breakfast is listed. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed, so check the rate details.
Can I walk to Middlesbrough Cathedral?
It is about 6 km away, around 75 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate. That is far, so use public transport or a taxi.