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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness center

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Rooftop terrace
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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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

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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
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Grand Chamber King

Highlights

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

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

Chamber King Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24 sq m
  • 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
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 50 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

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

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

Chamber King

Highlights

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

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

Chamber King Castle View

Highlights

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

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

Chamber King Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family King Suite

Highlights

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

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

Chamber Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Chamber King Patio/Terrace | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Chamber King Patio/Terrace

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 44 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
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Princes Street - 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

  • ‪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

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 smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • An elevator, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
  • 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

Languages

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

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 15 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (GBP 40 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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 40.0 per night
  • Offsite parking fee: GBP 15 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

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 at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Valet parking is available for GBP 40.0 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 Old Town Edinburgh, 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. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 9 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 9 minutes.

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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 901 out of 1148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 1148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1148 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and location in old town
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

NAGENDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, friendly staff and well maintained!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and such a nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, lovely room. Good breakfast buffet. Convenient location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff! Beautiful hotel in the heart of the city, close to all the sites, bars and restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khalil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with an amazing staff. Very convenient place to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and nice. Staff were extremely nice and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, no complaints
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a great location. The staff was amazing, anticipating our needs before we even knew what they were. The rooms and beds were very comfortable and well stocked. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia Huddle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was Superb! Friendly staff, convenient to shopping, dining and sightseeing.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and fantastic location!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moises

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel. It cannot be more convenient! It is located in the middle of all the action in Edinburgh ! Easy to walk to all the monuments an d interesting places. Loved Edinburgh and this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Fun architecture. Modern.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has lovely modern decor, staff very friendly. Bedrooms very clean & beds comfortable. A great location, easy to walk everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and fantastic facilities Rooms were luxurious and spacious and staff were very helpful with any query we had
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the most quirky, fun, and pretty hotel that I've ever stayed at. The rooms were great, the location was perfect and we honestly couldn't ask for much more than a softer bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful property, great interior and comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located along the most photograph street in Edinburgh and within walking distance to the Royal Mile and all the fun stuff there is to do. Plenty of restaurants close by as well. The room was clean. The staff was very helpful and we couldn’t have been happier.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect location in old town within walking distance to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Hotel was in an old building but has been superbly updated with all the modern amenities you could want. Staff is helpful and courteous. Would definitely stay here again on future visits to Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel! Great service, cool bars and AMAZING room! We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Octavio

Great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property! It’s a destination within itself ! Beautiful and fun.. Definitely a cool vibe
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing. They were so kind and welcoming from the moment we arrived and all throughout our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025