Vacation packages
Stays
Cars
Flights
Support
AARP Member Savings
My Trips
AARP.org
Join
Renew

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

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

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Rooftop terrace
Front of property - evening/night
Reception
Castle View King Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Grand Chamber Junior 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.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sep 29 - Sep 30
Check availability for tonight Sep 29 - Sep 30

Tomorrow

Sep 30 - Oct 1
Check availability for tomorrow Sep 30 - Oct 1
Available filters for rooms
Showing 15 of 15 rooms

View all photos for Sir Richard's Flat

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
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Chamber King

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

Grand Chamber King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Eve Branson Suite

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
Hair dryer
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Chamber King Balcony

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

Chamber King Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Ted's Suite

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
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Chamber Junior Suite

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
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Chamber King

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

Chamber King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Chamber King Castle View

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

Chamber King Castle View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Chamber King Accessible

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

Chamber King Accessible

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

View all photos for Castle View King Suite

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
Hair dryer
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Chamber Queen Suite

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
Hair dryer
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family King Suite

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
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Chamber Twin

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

Chamber Twin

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
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Chamber King Patio/Terrace

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

Chamber King Patio/Terrace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Kasbah Tamadot Suite

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
Hair dryer
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

You may also like

Ad
Classic Twin Room (Dakota) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Dakota Edinburgh

South Queensferry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,257 reviews
Dakota Edinburgh

About the neighborhood

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is near a train station. Usher Hall and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Grassmarket and Royal Mile. Don't miss out on a visit to Edinburgh Zoo. Guests love the hotel's central location.
Visit our Edinburgh travel guideOpens in a new window
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

  • ‪Knoops - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Frankenstein - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bow Bar - ‬3 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 multilingual staff
  • An elevator, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, 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

Similar properties

View from property

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 2,169 reviews
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

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
  • 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

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
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 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. Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

  • † More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid

  • English Copyright 1995 – 2025. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Expedia User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Expedia pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. All goods or services and discounts offered via the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia ®, are provided by third-party suppliers. AARP and its affiliates do not endorse and are not responsible for the goods or services and discounts made available on this site. Offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia® directly for full details. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.