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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5.0 star property
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Reception
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Rooftop terrace
Cocktail bar
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2EX
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪30 min drive‬
VIP Access
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Room options

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

Chamber King Terrace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar

Kasbah Tamadot Suite

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Chamber Twin 2 Beds

Chamber Twin 2 Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Chamber King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Chamber King Castle View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Grand Chamber Junior Suite

Grand Chamber Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Grand Chamber Queen Suite

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds

Family King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Chamber King Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Castle View King Suite

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar

Eve Branson Suite

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Chamber King Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Sir Richard's Flat

  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Grand Room, 1 King Bed

Grand Chamber King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Ted's Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

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 laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. 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 irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. 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 Edinburgh Castle. 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 cleanliness, comfy beds, and overall comfort
  • Steps from Grassmarket and 5 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • 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. 1198 out of 1477 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 1477 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1477 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1477 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1477 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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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

Lutz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
super Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lutz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
super Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible rooms and common room was an excellent restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Giorgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly, room was clean, location was great
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, you’re in the middle of everything around old town!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, rooms are spacious and spotless. Staff were all fabulous, very attentive. Can’t wait to come back
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, super staff, very well located.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great time spent at the hotel , friendly staff who were very accommodating and in a very central location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Very attentive staff and friendly service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very friendly and attentive. A great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel smelt lovely staff all very friendly and helpful, perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel location was perfect for walking to Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, Staff was great.....helping set up tours and offering suggestions on dining options.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely hotel in the center of Edinburgh. The staff was so kind and helpful. I’d certainly stay here again - and I highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again. Brilliant location. Did not try the restaurants at the hotel during our stay but menus looked brilliant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel very nice throughout, all staff pleasant and helpful, excellent breakfast choice and quality. Perfect location for exploring city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent and super helpful. Walking distance to many restaurants and attractions. Royal mile right around corner.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, staff couldn’t be more helpful Very central to all of the historic things to see in Edinburgh. Plenty of pubs & restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anastasiia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good location Nice breakfast Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was exactly as described and looked in the photos. Amazing stay and would definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pinar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were very pleased with everything, including the cleanliness, location, and the friendliness of the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026