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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5.0 star property
Indulge in top-rated dining options that serve up delicious meals all day long. Then get moving with the 24-hour gym nearby.

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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.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Chamber, Terrace) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Chamber, Terrace)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Kasbah Tamadot Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Kasbah Tamadot Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room (Chamber)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber, Castle View) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber, Castle View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Chamber Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Grand Chamber Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Grand Chamber Queen Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family King Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Chamber)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Castle View King Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Eve Branson Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Eve Branson Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Chamber) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Chamber)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sir Richard's Flat | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Sir Richard's Flat

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Chamber King | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Grand Chamber King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ted's Suite | Living room | Smart TV

Ted's Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • 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 - 0.1 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Knoops - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bow Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mussel & Steak Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Elephant House Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Finnegan's Wake - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Luxury hotel near Grassmarket
Located close to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and concierge services
  • An elevator, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, breakfast, and central location
Room features
All 222 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Hair dryers and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/closets, free tea bags/instant coffee, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking within 1 mile (GBP 148 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (GBP 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 25 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Commons Club Bar
  • Commons Club Restaurant
  • Eve

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 25.00 per person
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 45.0 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Offsite parking fee: GBP 148 per day (1 mi away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per day

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
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Virgin Hotels Edinburgh pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for GBP 45.0 per night.

What time is check-in at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Virgin Hotels Edinburgh located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket, University of Edinburgh, and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

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Reviews

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1085 out of 1363 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 1363 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1363 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1363 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1363 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Siwan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff were amazing. the room lovely and modern and the breakfast was awesome! plus the location is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preety

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, fun space, close to many attractions and wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, very comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is truly lovely. The staff are exceptionally friendly and accommodating, and the rooms are comfortable with ample amenities. The location is also ideal, just a short walk from the castle and Princes Street.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect festive vibes. Hotel decorated beautifully . Staff were great and all very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Team were incredible. Hotel room & common areas are furnished well. Breakfast had a great hot and cold selection.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel rooms were clean comfortable and well equipped. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The hotel bar was beautiful and the location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a real life fairytale! Each corner was filled with something amazing. From the roof top castle view, to the staff and amazing food from restaurant. Excellent location, clean, spacious rooms. Definitely would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and efficient. Room was clean and ideal. Only doing an overnight stay so didn’t use any amenities. Mini bar was well stocked and fairly reasonable. Breakfast was good. Nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dining and bar were excellent. The staff were all friendly and helpful. It was a fantastic stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The concierge were top notch. They helped me with dining reservations. All the staff were excellent. The room was modern and very clean. Great location - close to the royal mile and walkable to everything in the city center
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Experience!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel went above and beyond absolutely loved our stay and well looked after. Nothing was an issue or problem had our little dog with us and they treated him so well. Makes me so happy that there is places like this hotel that caters for doggies l.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved this hotel! It’s really nice in all respects, and in a fantastic location for local attractions, historical sites, and shopping. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very friendly. Clean hotel with everything we needed in a great location. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

shelia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love Virgin Hotels, The staff are always very accommodating and the room are beautiful. This particular location was a great location, room style, and the hotel itself was decorated beautifully with a nice restaurant and bar.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with attentive staff, the bed was incredibly comfortable & all spotlessly clean. We dined in the restaurant & the food was great, a terriffic location & hotel was really quiet despite proximity to bars etc.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing in every way. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel and will be back as soon as possible.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Friendly staff and good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Convenient location. Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice modern hotel. We stayed in a castle view room. Friendly, helpful staff. Terrace, I imagine, would be lovely if the weather was warm and dry. Great location for Grassmarket and only a 10 minute walk to the Christmas market. Only issue was the nightclub next door that was playing LOUD music on Friday and Saturday night until 5am!! Made it difficult to sleep both night. Sunday was very peaceful though.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. A go to place in Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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