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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel, walk to University of Edinburgh
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Rooftop terrace
Front of property - evening/night
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Interior detail
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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1 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2EX
  • Popular LocationGrassmarket1 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile7 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle8 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)26 min drive

Room options

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

Sir Richard's Flat

  • 786 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Grand Chamber King

10/10 Exceptional
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Eve Branson Suite

  • 441 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Chamber King Balcony

10/10 Exceptional
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Edward's Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • 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

10/10 Exceptional
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Chamber King

9.4/10 Wonderful
  • 258 sq ft
  • 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

10/10 Exceptional
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Chamber King Accessible

8/10 Very Good
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Castle View King Suite

  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Grand Chamber Queen Suite

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family King Suite

10/10 Exceptional
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

Chamber Twin

8/10 Very Good
  • 258 sq ft
  • 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

10/10 Exceptional
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Kasbah Tamadot Suite

  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (854)
The price is $335
per night
$402 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 12 - Jun 13
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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is adjacent to Grassmarket and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like University of Edinburgh. This 5-star hotel has 222 guestrooms and offers conveniences like 2 restaurants, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 8 min walk
  • Princes Street - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • The nearest major airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 27-min drive, 7.8 mi/12.5 km.

Restaurants

  • Finnegan's Wake - 3 min walk
  • George IV Bar - 5 min walk
  • Bertie's Restaurant & Bar - 3 min walk
  • Howies Restaurant - 4 min walk
  • Frankenstein Pub - 4 min walk

About this property

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Luxury hotel, walk to University of Edinburgh
A 24-hour gym and free WiFi in public areas are features at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh. Valet parking is available for GBP 40.0 per night. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and concierge services. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls.
Guests can enjoy Smart TVs and stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms have hair dryers, bathrobes, and slippers. Minibars, coffee makers, and laptop-compatible safes are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

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 for a fee: GBP 20 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

  • Free 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

  • 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

Entertainment

  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 20.0 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Hotel
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Edinburgh
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

As of May 29, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh on Jun 2, 2024 start from $414.01, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do close to Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

This hotel is situated in Old Town Edinburgh, just steps from Grassmarket and National Museum of Scotland, and within a short walk of Royal Mile. You'll also find Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Yes, valet parking is offered for GBP 40.0 per night.

Does Virgin Hotels Edinburgh feature a casino?

No, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a minibar, a smart TV, and free Internet access.

Are there hot tubs at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Virgin Hotels Edinburgh have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Virgin Hotels Edinburgh allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh and the property also provides food and water bowls for pets.

Does Virgin Hotels Edinburgh have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

The closest major airport to Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 7.8 mi away (27 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Yes, some guestrooms at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh offer a furnished balcony.

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 495 out of 657 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 657 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie-Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and facilities were excellent - friendly and helpful. The location at the top of Victoria Street places you in the area of excellent shops, near the upper end of the Royal Mile (near the Castle and St. Giles Cathedral, etc.). We dined in the restaurant on the first floor and the food and service (Carlos was our server) were both very good. Heated floors in our room was a lovely touch. My only criticism was that our King Balcony room was on the 2nd floor and the street noise over the weekend nights was VERY loud - we barely slept and were awoken over and over by people walking past, shouting and laughing. The balcony was directly across from Kickass Hostel Edinburgh and Kickass Bar - so the street was filled with people. I would absolutely stay here again, but would only book a room on the higher floors. (Weekday nights would likely have been a different and quieter environment, and there was a big rugby match on Saturday evening that contributed to the street noise, so your experience may vary).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Rachael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and style of the hotel is fab, loved all the fixtures and fittings of the room and the kids loved the bunk beds! The only negative is that the bed was incredibly uncomfortable, so soft!!! And the pillows were really small and soft too… everything else was great, the staff were lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just home from a lovely stay at Virgin Hotel, Edinburgh. Hotel staff went out of their way to make you feel welcome, every area was clean and restaurant for breakfast had good choice and very attentive staff. Hotel is conveniently located a stones throw from the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay. Beautiful hotel, staff very friendly. Room and facilities excellent and everywhere spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy buena opción para unos días en Edimburgo.
Estuvimos 2 días en el hotel con mi esposa, la habitación amplia y muy cómoda, el desayuno tipo buffet tenía lo necesario para un muy buen desayuno. La atención del personal fue muy buena. El hotel está muy bien ubicado en la ciudad vieja cerca de todo.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ifan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a really cool property in the absolute heart of old town Edinburgh! We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay while we were visiting. Special shout out to Cullen Fairley and the staff for making us feel like complete VIPs!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023