Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5.0 star property

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Cocktail bar
Rooftop terrace
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$240
$200 nightly
$240 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9

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1 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2EX
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪5 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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Kasbah Tamadot Suite

  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room (Chamber)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber, Castle View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Chamber Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Chamber Queen Suite

  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Chamber)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Castle View King Suite

  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Eve Branson Suite

  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Chamber)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Sir Richard's Flat

  • 786 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Chamber King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ted's Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.1 miles
  • Princes Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

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
  • ‪Knoops - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mussel & Steak Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hideout Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Elephant House Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness center
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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking within 1 mile (GBP 148 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (GBP 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)

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 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • 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

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. 1091 out of 1369 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 1369 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1369 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1369 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1369 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dora

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very friendly. Clean hotel with everything we needed in a great location. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elena, BROOKLYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Be aware that location of this hotel is near a nightclub and the music will be blasting starting Friday, Saturday and even on Wednesday from 10:30PM till 3:00AM.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with attentive staff, the bed was incredibly comfortable & all spotlessly clean. We dined in the restaurant & the food was great, a terriffic location & hotel was really quiet despite proximity to bars etc.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Would not go back due to there was a smell in our bathroom and they said they would charge us when I asked for extra water. Really for a five star hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LEONARDO

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was cozy and clean the hotel is on the the famous Victoria Street loved it
Castle View King
Room View
Lower Level Access
Bar
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Euclides

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was nothing short of magnificent. Friendly staff very clean, calm excellent views from the terrace and walking distance from, well pretty much everything. Loved it!! Will recommend to anyone looking for a pleasant stay.
Front entrance right in the heart walking distance just minutes from the royal mile, cafes, restaurants just perfect 👌
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Convenient location. Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DOUG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clever room design, friendly and helpful staff and well located.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brian, Brooklyn

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lantre

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly, Granite Falls

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotel experiences I’ve ever had. The concierge gentleman were beyond helpful and went above to be helpful! The view was fantastic, the location couldn’t be beat. You definitely won’t regret staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAVIER

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, great service. Also, the chef's table tasting menu was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing. First, the good: location, roof deck, common space decor, cleanliness, staff warmth. Second, the not so good: room design, quality of room finishing, layout of property, breakfast quality. Overall: this felt like a good four star hotel rather than a five star. We were in the smallest room category and had no complaints about the size, but the layout of the room and materials used in finishing the room fell far short of a five star experience. There is nothing wrong with the property, but if you are expecting a five star experience, lower your expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Great property but way understaffed

The rooms are beautiful and the property is well located and well decorated. However, it was severely understaffed from the concierge desk, to the check-in desk, to the bar. I waited a long time at every juncture (was particularly stressful when I needed my car parked), which was a big surprise for the price paid.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxime, Eastman

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
La pire salle de bain de ma vie et la douche était déficiente pour les standards modernes. Les lits étaient nuls
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully presented and styled hotel, including the rooms. Turn down service was nice touch. Would definitely recommend and visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

Edinburgh Luxury

The location was amazing. Close to everything. The check in process was super easy and very welcoming! Beautiful room with and amazing view!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel and will be back as soon as possible.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Awyas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh! The location was super convenient in the heart of the old town by Victoria Street, and it felt super safe. The decor was tasteful and had a bit of quirky fun personality, and the room was equipped with everything we could possibly need. The service from everyone was fantastic and a special shoutout to Connor who went above and beyond. We ate at Eve during our stay and the service there was incredible as well and food was 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANDINO

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms excellent conditions. Staff very friendly!!! Beautiful hotel !!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025