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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

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Rooftop terrace
Front of property – evening/night
View from property
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served
Coffee service

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

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Chamber, Terrace)

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 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

Kasbah Tamadot Suite

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

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Twin Room (Chamber)

Twin Room (Chamber)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 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

Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 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

Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber, 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 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Grand Suite, 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Chamber)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Chamber)

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

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Sir Richard's Flat

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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Ted's Suite

Ted's Suite

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

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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
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.7 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
  • ‪The Bow Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Knoops - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Barantine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Elephant House Cafe - ‬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. 1188 out of 1472 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 1472 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1472 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1472 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1472 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was disappointed that I could not get a normal bacon sandwich for breakfast I requested this but it still came in a very heavy brioche bun. This is an abomination which should be made illegal in the uk. Everything else about the hotel is great but this is a glaring oversight in my opinion.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Clare

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

ken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Virgin Edinburgh are very friendly and accommodating !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Ally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location. Room was lovely a bit small but the bathroom area spacious. Definitely would recommend. Had a bar snack in the commons bar and restaurant which was really good. Xx
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool vibes! Friendly staff and great restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Giorgia

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

10/10 Excellent

Halo

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mariam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff is friendly and nice and they had great suggestions for places to eat and to visit. Just keep in mind the "ground" floor in this hotel in floor number 6 so if you like to get a good view i believe it's better to book rooms in the upper floors. Overall, the hotel have a perfect locations where you are on the famous Victoria street directly and close to Edinburgh castle and have alot of good restaurants around it. Would definitely come back again to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very friendly and attentive. A great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025