Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, near Grassmarket

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Rooftop terrace
Grand Chamber Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
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Castle View King Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh offers a luxurious retreat near Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Savor breakfast, brunch, or dinner at one of the two on-site restaurants, stay connected with in-room WiFi, enjoy a 24-hour gym workout and dry cleaning services. The central location has left guests raving about their experience.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pets allowed
$334 nightly
The total price is $401
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Sir Richard's Flat

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 786 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Chamber King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Eve Branson Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 441 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Chamber King Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ted's Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Chamber Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Chamber King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Chamber King Castle View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Chamber King Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Castle View King Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Chamber Queen Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family King Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Chamber Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Chamber King Patio/Terrace

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Kasbah Tamadot Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2EX

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 27 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 22 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 13 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Howies Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪George IV Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bertie’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finnegan's Wake - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sneaky Pete's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket and Royal Mile. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Commons Club Restaurant, which serves dinner and is one of 2 restaurants. This luxurious hotel is also within just a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh. Fellow travelers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 222 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets stay free
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)) and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (GBP 40.0 per night)
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • Offsite parking within 1 mi (GBP 15 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Lever door handles

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch Smart TV

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)) and free wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Dining

Commons Club Restaurant - This restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
Commons Club Bar - This cocktail bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Eve - This family restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 25.00 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day

Parking

  • Valet parking costs GBP 40.0 per night
  • Parking is available offsite and costs GBP 15 per day (1 mi away)
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Hotel
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Edinburgh
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does Virgin Hotels Edinburgh offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Yes, pets stay free. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Yes. Valet parking costs GBP 40.0 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.

Are there restaurants at or near Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around Virgin Hotels Edinburgh like?

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is in Old Town Edinburgh, a short 9-minute walk from Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) and 7 minutes' walk from Royal Mile. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurants and bars served delicious food and offered a wide selection of drinks with excellent service. (12 reviews)
  • The gym was modern, well-equipped, and open 24 hours with a variety of machines including a ski machine, rowing machine, and bike. (7 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and with a great choice of options. (28 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Had a really nice stay in Edinburgh really nice hotel very comfortable and clean and well stocked mini bar will definitely be visiting again.
1-night trip

10/10

Virgin hotel is really a magical place to stay, the staff are amazing and the food is great too, I enjoyed my stay there to the fullest extent.
5-night trip

10/10

The location was amazing walkable to everything to the castle to the stores and restaurants, the rooms very pretty and big the breakfast was good and the staff in the hotel very friendly and helpful especially Ed hes very good at his job and friendly
3-night trip

10/10

Very convenient, super clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay at Virgin again!
2-night trip

10/10

The hotel was beautiful, fun, clean and the service was exceptional
2-night trip

10/10

Amazing hotel! Beautiful, confortable with an amazing staff.
4-night trip

10/10

Excellent centrally located hotel. Superb and helpful staff.
2-night trip

10/10

Just amazing
6-night trip

10/10

I love the feel of this place and the service was great.
7-night trip

10/10

Wonderful stay beautiful hotel location is perfect staff is very helpful and the beds were very comfortable. Beautiful big room we loved everything about this hotel.
2-night trip

10/10

Fabulous hotel, loved everything about it
2-night trip

10/10

Staff are incredible and the pet friendly option is amazing. Perfect stay with the dog.
3-night trip

10/10

Beautiful hotel in a perfect location.
2-night trip

10/10

The hotel was nice, clean, tidy and very friendly staff. Our room was fine and the beds comfortable. Breakfast was just ok. Would use the hotel again.
2-night trip

10/10

Outstanding hotel. Stylish, comfortable, friendly, and helpful. Restaurants and bars were excellent, too.
5-night trip

10/10

This is a well-situated hotel for Edinburgh city centre. We had a friendly welcome on arrival from the team. The room was comfortable and clean with good amenities.
1-night trip

10/10

Fantastic hotel, 5 star all round, great rooms and common areas, staff were amazing too, our second stay and will definitely be returning soon!
2-night trip

10/10

Very convenient location; nice rooms
2-night trip

10/10

What a beautiful hotel. The location is perfect. The staff was amazing! I’d stay here again for sure!
2-night trip

10/10

Excellent hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Spotlessly clean and fantastic room with everything you would need for a stay in a hotel. Comfortable bed and pillows. Offered a late checkout at 2pm which was great. Door man and reception staff very helpful. Thank you.
1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful hotel, perfect rooms, dog friendly and right at the heart of Edinburgh. If your staying on weekend then be prepared for the noise from outside to be heard until the early hours.
2-night trip

10/10

The property was amazing Amazing location Swanky vibe
4-night trip

10/10

The hotel is stunning and a great location. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff.
2-night trip

10/10

Couldn’t ask for a better location in my opinion. Walkable to the castle, right on Victoria Street, great restaurants, beautifully appointed rooms and the most amazing service and staff. Highly recommend!
2-night trip

10/10

Fantastic. Will definitely stay here again.
5-night trip