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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness center
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Rooftop terrace
Grand Chamber Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Front of property - evening/night
View from property
Castle View King Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2EX
  • Grassmarket
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Princes Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪19 min drive‬
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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

  • 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

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ted's Suite | Living room | Smart TV

Ted'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

  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Chamber King

  • 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

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Chamber King Accessible

  • 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

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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

Chamber Twin

  • 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

  • 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

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 - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Howies Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪George IV Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bertie’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finnegan's Wake - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sneaky Pete's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness center
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 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 expect to find free WiFi and wired Internet, along with 50-inch Smart TVs. 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

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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 15 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (GBP 40 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 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
  • 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 provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch 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 at the property

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 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Parking has height restrictions.

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.

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

As of May 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh on Jun 3, 2025 start from $324.89, 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 within a 10-minute walk of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. You'll also find Princes Street and George Street less than a mile away.

Is there parking available 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.

Is Virgin Hotels Edinburgh good for couples?

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, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

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).

Are there rooms with balconies 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. 876 out of 1117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 1117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1117 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay for a night. Parking is a bit awkward. Room snacks and drinks are the best I have experienced. Concierge very welcoming. Staff pleasant and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

simon

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding hotel. Stylish, comfortable, friendly, and helpful. Restaurants and bars were excellent, too.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the feel of this place and the service was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo, East Bridgewater

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing customer service by the everyone. The hotel is lovely and is centrally located to many of the city’s attractions, including Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile and Princes Street Gardens.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couldn’t ask for a better location in my opinion. Walkable to the castle, right on Victoria Street, great restaurants, beautifully appointed rooms and the most amazing service and staff. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant

The hotel is stunning and a great location. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ok
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Hotel

Absolutely first class experience from beginning to end. Check in was very friendly, informative and welcoming . VIP access recognised with welcome drink and rom upgrade . Bar and restaurant excellent and junior suite was fantastic. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay beautiful hotel location is perfect staff is very helpful and the beds were very comfortable. Beautiful big room we loved everything about this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

amber

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are incredible and the pet friendly option is amazing. Perfect stay with the dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Funky hotel a minutes walk from the royal mile. Great service, nothing to complain about other that the noisy neighbours. Nightclub at the back had thudding music until 3am. By window had two sets of double glazing but it’s the thudding that reverberates the building and I was 8 floors up. Ask for a room at the other side of the hotel if you have trouble sleeping
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing hotel experience !!!

This is not just a gorgeous hotel, it is ideally located, with wonderful views and amenities. As we struggled with luggage the amazing doorman came out to us and offered to help with the bags. Service is the heart of this hotel and I’d highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Efrain

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a execellent experience, the staff the Hotel was beautiful. My wife and I enjoyed every minute. Will stay here in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Rohnert Park

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful hotel. The location is perfect. The staff was amazing! I’d stay here again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia, El paso

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to shopping and castle. The staff is what made the trip even more memorable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

collette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has two entrances just make sure you go to correct entrance if arriving by car, awaiting conceirge will take your car away swiftly so remember to take everything you need out
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good overall

The hotel and hotel room were lovely and clean with high quality fittings and fixtures. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. Our room had locked patio doors with no balcony which was a bit odd so it would've been nice to have the option to open a window slightly. Also the TV casting didn't work and also the guide wasn't working properly so none of the programmes on the TV channels were displaying. I also wish the mini bar fridge contained a carton of milk as opposed to UHT pots on the side. Breakfast was included in our stay and was very good and had very efficient service. All staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025