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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5.0 star property
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Cocktail bar
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
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Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Chamber, Terrace) | Terrace/patio
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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 drapes

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Kasbah Tamadot Suite

  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Twin Room (Chamber)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber, Castle View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Grand Chamber Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Grand Chamber Queen Suite

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Chamber)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Castle View King Suite

  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Eve Branson Suite

  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Chamber)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Sir Richard's Flat

  • 786 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Grand Chamber King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Ted's Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 Edinburgh Castle. 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 - 0.1 miles
  • Princes Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Deacon Brodies Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Barantine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Knoops - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hideout Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪George IV Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Guests staying at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh enjoy a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a banquet hall. Valet parking is available for GBP 45.0 per night. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and wired Internet, along with 50-inch Smart TVs. Bathrooms have hair dryers, slippers, and bathrobes. Coffee makers, laptop-compatible safes, and phones are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

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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 148 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (GBP 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)

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 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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 25.00 per person
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 45.0 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Offsite parking fee: GBP 148 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 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • 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 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.

What is there to do close to Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

This hotel is situated in Old Town Edinburgh, just steps from Grassmarket and Princes Street Gardens, and within a short walk of Edinburgh Castle. You'll also find Royal Mile 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 45.0 per night with in/out privileges.

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.

Is Virgin Hotels Edinburgh good for couples?

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

Does Virgin Hotels Edinburgh have a hot tub?

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 (37 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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1131 out of 1415 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 1415 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1415 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1415 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1415 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was told incredibly helpful and friendly. Room was very nice and location was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ani

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay at a beautiful hotel! Facilities were great, staff was also great. Used the gym, explored the common areas, had drinks upstairs at the Common Club and dined in the Common Club downstairs. Few little issues with the room and housekeeping—stayed in the grand chamber queen suite—bedroom had no door so if you are in the living room watching tv with the lights on the person in the bedroom be kept awake. The big nespresso machine in the room kept breaking—did not work most of the time we were there. Housekeeping a little inconsistent with turndown and replenishing supplies even when we left a note, and there were quite a few dust bunnies in the closet & under the closet and sink, and the wall against the sink still had toothpaste splashes from the previous occupants. Overall were not deal breakers and room was generally spotless and lovely. Would definitely return! Location also absolutely perfect.
Bedside table with lights and power outlets and clock!
Bedroom
Living room—the nespresso machine was broken most of the time
Mini fridge with goodies
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandro

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast and the whole stay was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piyush

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marielle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You must stay at this hotel! Not only is the location absolutely perfect, the room is so smartly designed and the beds were so comfortable. The decor was absolutely fantastic as well. Despite its location, the hotel was very quiet. The staff were super wonderful and helpful, and gave us great recommendations for food and drink along with some fun history about Edinburgh (shout out to Martin). Would stay here again 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin, Geneva

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great staff, highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To start with, it's an ideal location for visiting Edinburgh's historic district. With much within walking distance getting to see this beautiful city was easy. The hotel, as an anchor point was ideal. Service levels were, as one would expect from a premium brand, superb. From the concierge and the entire support team, through the front desk staff attending to guests' needs and inquiries, to the staff in the hotel's Eve restaurant, who provided an excellent level of attention. (I can't speak for the other restaurant as we did not have the opportunity to patronise that establishment.) I will gladly return to this hotel in the future.
A very pleasant experience through an unassuming entrance. Smiles all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Room not ready until 1 hr after guaranteed check in time. Room not cleaned at all Heating not working in lounge area and unusable as cold. Reported it but no response.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, very comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arduino

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michèle

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely vegan choice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing in every way. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dining and bar were excellent. The staff were all friendly and helpful. It was a fantastic stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The entire experience was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

JILL

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raffaella

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel even though my Castle view chamber had a view only partial
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025