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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5.0 star property
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Rooftop terrace
Suite, 1 King Bed
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Reception
Front of property – evening/night

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
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬
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Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Chamber, Terrace)

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

Kasbah Tamadot Suite

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

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

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, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber, Castle View)

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

Grand Chamber Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Grand Chamber Queen Suite

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

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds

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, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Castle View King Suite

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Eve Branson Suite

Eve Branson Suite

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Chamber)

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

Sir Richard's Flat

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

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Grand Room, 1 King Bed

Grand Chamber King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ted's Suite | Living room

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 and a 24-hour fitness center
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center 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 minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers.

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 phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
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 Royal Mile. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and a 24-hour gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi (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
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the overall comfort, cleanliness, and comfy beds
  • Steps from Grassmarket and 5 minutes by foot from University of Edinburgh
  • Pets welcome for free
  • 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 center, 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 buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Commons Club Restaurant - This restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
Commons Club Bar - This cocktail bar serves light fare only. 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
  • 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
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 cribs (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: 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 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-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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 1075 out of 1353 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 1353 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1353 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1353 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1353 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

Shelby

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

Best place to stay in Edinburgh!

Perfect place to stay in Edinburgh! Centrally located, easy access to everything, shopping, pubs, & restaurants and Edinburgh Castle! The staff was amazing and the hotel restaurants not only convenient but great alternative to pub food & great way to end a long day of sightseeing. We found the entire staff to be courteous and helpful! Definitely recommend as the place to stay in Edinburgh!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

dave, Gulf Breeze

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. A go to place in Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

10/10 Excellent

Boris

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

8/10 Good

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice hotel with an excellent location, my room was a little bit noisy but it was ok. The room is really conf, we got a nice time
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I truly enjoyed my stay. As always, appreciated the library . Staff were extraordinarily helpful, cheerful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Igor

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

10/10 Excellent

dave, Gulf Breeze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay. The balcony overlooking the castle was spectacular. Awesome staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Guaynabo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location, tops in Edinburgh. Close to ALL must go sites. Rooms were clean, well serviced. Staff was friendly!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent. Staff is awesome. You can walk to all the sites in Old Town with ease. Beautiful, clean room. Loved this location so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen, Lewes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well-appointed and designed room. Excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for two nights to explore Edinburgh. The staff was amazing and went the extra mile to make sure we had a pleasant stay. The common areas were clean and beautifully decorated. There were multiple restaurants and bars that we didn’t bet the opportunity to try out, but wish we did. The rooms were beautiful. We enjoyed the rooftop terrace for a drink and view of the city. Only downside was how small our room was. With our suitcases it was hard to walk around with just two of us in there. Next time I’d book a larger room. Overall, would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked 2 rooms on Expedia, but hotel had no record of 1 of the rooms. Took hours to resolve the issue. Room was noisy at night - could hear the thumping base from a nearby bar/nightclub. Otherwise nice hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the fact that it was a historic building, but the room was fully modern with great amenities. I loved the view of the castle from my room as well. The staff were above and beyond fabulous. I only have one complaint. The toilet was in its own little compartment and a bright light came on when one entered.This light could not be turned off. As someone who gets up during the night to use the toilet, that light was very shocking to the system. It would be wonderful if there was an option to disable it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oraldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enet

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

GREAT LOCATION!!

The hotel provided a wonderful experience with its convenient location, excellent staff, and effective air conditioning system. The only aspect that could be enhanced is the water pressure in the shower, as well as the slow drainage in the sink.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the service and atmosphere at the hotel. I ate at both Eve (breakfast and lunch) and Commons Club (dinner) and really enjoyed all the meals. The rooftop deck is so nice and was underutilized by the other guests so I got it all to myself one night! Minibar was well stocked, and there was lots of storage for clothes, suitcases, etc. My one complaint was I was facing the street across from a hostel and it was loud until 2am Saturday and Sunday night. There’s nothing the hotel can do about that unfortunately (maybe have a talk with their neighbors?) but it wasn’t ideal.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel! Staff were amazing especially Ronald who was amazing and sorted all we needed! Remembered my name for the whole 3 days! The room was spotless and amazing! The restaurants are all amazing as is the roof terrace! We will definitely stay again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025