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Rooftop terrace
Café
Reception
Meeting facility
Front of property
Luxury
VIP Access
5.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Modern elegance in historic Edinburgh charm

Vibrant and lively, this historic hotel in Old Town Edinburgh combines modern elegance with traditional charm. Enjoy stunning views from the rooftop terrace, savour delectable dishes at the on-site restaurant, and unwind in beautifully designed rooms with luxurious beds.

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2EX
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪7 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 Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Chamber, Terrace)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

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

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Kasbah Tamadot Suite

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

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Twin Room (Chamber) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Twin Room (Chamber)

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber)

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber, Castle View)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber, Castle View)

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

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

Grand Chamber Junior Suite

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

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Grand Chamber Queen Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Grand Chamber Queen Suite

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

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

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Chamber)

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Castle View King Suite

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

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Minibar

Eve Branson Suite

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Chamber)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Chamber)

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

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

Sir Richard's Flat

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

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

Grand Chamber King

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

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Ted's Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

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 Edinburgh Castle. 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 Grassmarket and 5 minutes on foot from Edinburgh Castle
  • 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.
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
  • Smoke-free property

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).

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

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1176 out of 1459 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 1459 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1459 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1459 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1459 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

colin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, gulfport

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room for 2 adults and 3 kids. Hotel was totally dog friendly for our Labrador. The staff are excellent all round and made us super welcome. Breakfast was 10/10, I just can’t fault it. Oh and it’s a great location, ten min ish walk to the station (if you go the right way and avoid the steps!)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joetta

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

philippa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and good food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Omran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Room is very clean, comfortable and modern
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A quirky hotel. Friendly staff, comfortable modern room. Really good breakfast. Great location in the old town. The lounge area at the Eve restaurant was comfortable for a glass of wine and we even observed the pasta making group which looked very interesting! We shall definately be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Meghin

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing. Incredible location and the room was exemplary. Great amenities. We're hoping to make it back someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

mckenzie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were brilliant and lovely, the room was emaculate and beautiful. Would reccomend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jake

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for a little get away hoping to have a lovely time we chose a castle view room and we were having a nice experience in the hotel until it came to going to bed. If you want to be kept up until 4am in the morning and get one of the worst night sleeps ever then this is a good hotel. The liquid room night club next to it will be blaring techno music all night. We rang reception at 1:15am due to not being able to sleep the manager came up listened to the noise then looked at his phone then said well it’s 45 minutes until 2am which is when it quietens down (which is definitely not true) said he would get us some ear plugs, they didn’t have any… worst night sleep me and my partner have had in a very very long time. Will not be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katherine A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mrs J

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and very clea. The staff was so nice, room service was amazing and the overall layout of the room was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was excellent, compact but well designed and spotless. Twice daily cleaning/turn down service andreplenishment of bottled water , coffee etc was a real bonus. The hotel is superbly situated in Edinburgh and has really excellent facilities in terms of bars, restaurants and the library. Staff were top quality and so helpful.
Room with a view
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Siân

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot rate this hotel more highly. The staff went above and beyond to get me into my room early at no extra fee, and even upgraded me. The room was absolutely beautiful and spotless, and the bed was so comfy that I almost couldn’t get out of it. The mini bar was stocked with lovely treats and the bar made me the best margarita I’ve had in years. I cannot wait to come back, thanks so much for having me!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was lovely, staff all very friendly. Just wish they had Yorkshire tea in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pelayo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location, cool hotel with great staff. Highly recommend
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025