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A rooftop terrace with wicker chairs, a small table with a cup and snacks, and a view of a castle-like building in the background.
A historic building with multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a red door.
A bar area with red chairs and a long counter, a fireplace with a painting above it, and a seating area with a sofa and tables.
A hallway with a patterned rug, wooden bookshelves, a reception desk, and a blue carpeted area.
A restaurant interior with stone walls, hanging light fixtures, and bar area with shelves of bottles.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2EX
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪30 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members
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Room options

View all photos for Chamber King Terrace

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the walls.

Chamber King Terrace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A compact living space with a kitchenette, a fridge, a small table with a plant, and a door leading to another room.

Kasbah Tamadot Suite

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a chair.

Chamber Twin 2 Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the walls.

Chamber King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(60 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Chamber King Castle View

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a view of the city through the window.

Chamber King Castle View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Grand Chamber Junior Suite

A bedroom with a bed, a framed picture on the wall, a bedside lamp, and a small table with a telephone.

Grand Chamber Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Grand Chamber Queen Suite

A neatly made bed with a decorative pillow, two bedside lamps, and a framed picture above the bed.

Grand Chamber Queen Suite

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family King Suite

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a black marble coffee table, a staircase with a wooden finish, and framed artwork on the wall.

Family King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Chamber King Accessible

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the walls.

Chamber King Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Castle View King Suite

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a door.

Castle View King Suite

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Eve Branson Suite

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a fridge, a small table with a plant, and a door leading to another room.

Eve Branson Suite

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Chamber King Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a view of the city through the window.

Chamber King Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Sir Richard's Flat

  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Grand Chamber King

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Grand Chamber King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Ted's Suite

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a door.

Ted's Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include valet parking, concierge services and dry cleaning.
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh offers 222 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Virgin Hotels Edinburgh's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Royal Mile. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and a 24-hour gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)) and wired Internet
  • Enjoy a meal at the family restaurant or drinks at the cocktail bar
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort, cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Steps from Royal Mile and Grassmarket
  • Pets welcome free of charge
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury Virgin Hotels Edinburgh. Parking is available for a fee.

This 5-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Commons Club Restaurant – This restaurant only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Commons Club Bar – This cocktail bar only serves light fare. 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.

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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 148 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (GBP 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site 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 cot

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.
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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 are welcome and stay free
  • 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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

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

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1206 out of 1479 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 1479 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1479 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1479 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1479 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Breakfast was outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

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Great location and hotel. Staff is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. Beautiful building and absolutely lovely staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb central location, with spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas William John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel, perfect location, wonderful staff - the best
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was absolutely outstanding. Perfect location, great restaurants and the staff in the bar were particularly delightful. Would not hesitate to recommend it to all!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for shops, restaurants, and Bay attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY

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This is our third time staying here and they never disappoint. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The staff is so helpful and cheerful. The area is fabulous!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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Property was very nice .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

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Great views of the castle from our room! The rooftop lounge area is fantastic! The bartenders at the Commons Club are masters of their craft!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

CHRISTOPHER N

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Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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Staff was extremely helpful. Rooms were nice. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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Great breakfast. Fun bar
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent during my stay, the service, cleanliness, and overall atmosphere were great. The only area that could be improved is the breakfast, as the choices were quite limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Manpreet

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The property is lovely and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Giorgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly, room was clean, location was great
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lutz

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super Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lutz

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super Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ailish

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This hotel was fantastic! The staff was phenomenal, the location was smack in the center of everything, the room was modern and clean and the housekeeping services were incredible. We truly had an amazing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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Incredible rooms and common room was an excellent restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine A

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Loved my stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

j m

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Amazing staff. Great room. All round excellent evening
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

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Great location, incredible staff, clean and comfortable rooms, delicious breakfast. We couldn’t have found a better place to stay. This is on Victoria street and walking distance to many attractions, as well as great pubs. All the staff were super helpful and friendly. Outstanding amenities. I really can’t say enough good things about this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026