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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5.0 star property

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Coffee service
View from property
Rooftop terrace
Café

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
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

Kasbah Tamadot Suite

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room (Chamber)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber, Castle View)

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

Grand Chamber Junior Suite

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

Grand Chamber Queen Suite

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family King Suite

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Chamber)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Castle View King Suite

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

Eve Branson Suite

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Chamber)

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

Sir Richard's Flat

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

Grand Chamber King

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

Ted's Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Grassmarket and within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle. .This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from University of Edinburgh and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Royal Mile.

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

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

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.
Stay in one of 222 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite at Commons Club Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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
  • 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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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 are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
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. 1143 out of 1422 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 1422 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1422 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1422 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1422 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Max

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m not usually one to leave reviews, but after such a poor experience at a hotel that claims to be five-star, I felt it was important to share this so others don’t waste their money. We were advised that a room would be ready by 1:30pm. Although standard check-in is 3:00pm, we were arriving early and were reassured this wouldn’t be an issue. From 1:30pm onwards, we were repeatedly told the room was still being inspected, and it was not available until 3:00pm. delays can happen, we accepted this and waited patiently. However, upon entering the room, we were extremely disappointed to find a dirty, used cotton bud, hairs on the floor, and visible marks on the mirror and table. This was particularly concerning given that we were told the room had been undergoing inspection for over an hour. When we reported this to management and explained that we had a reservation to attend and needed a clean room to get ready, we were shockingly advised to use the dirty room and that housekeeping would clean it while we were out. This response was completely unacceptable and showed a total lack of customer care. After approximately 30 minutes of pushing for a resolution, we were eventually moved to a clean room. By that point, we were already late for our reservation. Not once after this incident did anyone check on us, apologise properly, or show any concern for the disruption caused. While we weren’t looking for compensation, the lack of care and accountability was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice modern hotel. We stayed in a castle view room. Friendly, helpful staff. Terrace, I imagine, would be lovely if the weather was warm and dry. Great location for Grassmarket and only a 10 minute walk to the Christmas market. Only issue was the nightclub next door that was playing LOUD music on Friday and Saturday night until 5am!! Made it difficult to sleep both night. Sunday was very peaceful though.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

jack

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron, Annan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Team were incredible. Hotel room & common areas are furnished well. Breakfast had a great hot and cold selection.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a real life fairytale! Each corner was filled with something amazing. From the roof top castle view, to the staff and amazing food from restaurant. Excellent location, clean, spacious rooms. Definitely would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, wonderfully friendly and helpful staff. Good restaurant for dinner and breakfast. Highly recommend this.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon Bannister

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
From stepping through the door of this amazing hotel every moment was perfect. Bubbles on arrival, early check in, fantastic staff, friendly, customer focus. Room was modern, bright, clean and had all the amenities you could wish for. We will definitely be making this our hotel of choice in Edinburgh moving forward.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preety

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, fun space, close to many attractions and wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very well located, immaculate inside and out
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina, Alameda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The concierge were top notch. They helped me with dining reservations. All the staff were excellent. The room was modern and very clean. Great location - close to the royal mile and walkable to everything in the city center
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Libbie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect festive vibes. Hotel decorated beautifully . Staff were great and all very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was so amazing, didn’t want to leave here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is truly lovely. The staff are exceptionally friendly and accommodating, and the rooms are comfortable with ample amenities. The location is also ideal, just a short walk from the castle and Princes Street.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Experience!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Saqib

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room and Amenities. Didn’t have a 5 star feeling
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025