Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

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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 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 historic building with multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a red door.
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 WiFi
  • 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
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Room options

Chamber King Terrace

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

Spellbound Suite

  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Chamber Twin 2 Beds

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

Chamber King

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

Chamber King Castle View

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

Grand Chamber Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Grand Chamber Queen Suite

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family King Suite

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

Chamber King Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Castle View King Suite

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

Eve Branson Suite

  • 441 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Chamber King Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Sir Richard's Flat

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

Grand Chamber King

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

Ted's Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is next to popular attractions like Royal Mile and Grassmarket. 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

  • Royal Mile - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 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
  • ‪Ensign Ewart - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bow Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Elephant House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bertie’s - ‬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 securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. 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).

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

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 Aug 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh on Sep 1, 2026 start from $508, including 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 Royal Mile and Grassmarket, and within a short walk of Edinburgh Castle. You'll also find Princes Street Gardens 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 per night with in/out privileges.

Does Virgin Hotels Edinburgh have luxury amenities?

Yes, some luxury features of this hotel include 2 restaurants, valet parking, and a bar/lounge.

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 a good place to stay for couples?

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

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

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/patio.

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1209 out of 1482 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 1482 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1482 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1482 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1482 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Breakfast was outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and hotel. Staff is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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Great stay, excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

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Great hotel in a perfect location in Edinburgh. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and the staff made us feel very welcome. I would definitely stay here again when in Edinburgh!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas William John

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Fabulous hotel, perfect location, wonderful staff - the best
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

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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

Ariadna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My experience was wonderful. Beautiful hotel with friendly and helpfully staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very nice .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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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8/10 Good

CHRISTOPHER N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights 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
Verified review

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

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Staff was friendly, room was clean, location was great
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

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