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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5.0 star property
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Rooftop terrace
Cocktail bar
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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1 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2EX
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬
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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Kasbah Tamadot Suite

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

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

Twin Room (Chamber)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(16 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Grand Chamber Queen Suite

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

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Chamber)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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

Eve Branson Suite

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Chamber)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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
(22 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ted's Suite | Living room | Smart TV

Ted's Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Grassmarket
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. 1098 out of 1377 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 1377 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1377 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1377 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1377 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Balcony had no view. Showed the roof next door. Music until 3 am kept us up. Absolutely unacceptable. Couldn’t get to our room by elevator. Had to walk up two flights of stairs. Due to music disturbing us till that ungodly hour will never stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen Renee

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were helpful and the room was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in Old Town Edinburgh. Walkable to many things worth doing and seeing in the city. Loved the balcony option to look out, only downside is the younger folk do stay out till 3am
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun hotel in the perfect location close to the castle. We took my mom and she can’t walk very far so this worked out perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

Masahiro

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay- the hotel was beautiful and the staff went out of their way to help at every opportunity. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My favorite stay of my trip! Exceptional service and great food in the hotel restaurant, Eve! Room was beautiful, glad I paid for the upgrade! And the observation deck was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dora

Travelled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Elena, BROOKLYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Be aware that location of this hotel is near a nightclub and the music will be blasting starting Friday, Saturday and even on Wednesday from 10:30PM till 3:00AM.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Would not go back due to there was a smell in our bathroom and they said they would charge us when I asked for extra water. Really for a five star hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LEONARDO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was cozy and clean the hotel is on the the famous Victoria Street loved it
Castle View King
Room View
Lower Level Access
Bar
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Euclides

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was nothing short of magnificent. Friendly staff very clean, calm excellent views from the terrace and walking distance from, well pretty much everything. Loved it!! Will recommend to anyone looking for a pleasant stay.
Front entrance right in the heart walking distance just minutes from the royal mile, cafes, restaurants just perfect 👌
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

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

10/10 Excellent

DOUG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clever room design, friendly and helpful staff and well located.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025