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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5.0 star property

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Rooftop terrace
Castle View King Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Reception
Front of property - evening/night
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$241
$201 nightly
$241 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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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

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Chamber, Terrace) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Kasbah Tamadot Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Kasbah Tamadot Suite

  • 474 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber, Castle View) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

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Grand Chamber Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Grand Chamber Junior Suite

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

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

Grand Chamber Queen Suite

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

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Family King Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

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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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Castle View King Suite

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

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Eve Branson Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Eve Branson Suite

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Chamber) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Chamber)

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

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Sir Richard's Flat | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Sir Richard's Flat

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

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Grand Chamber King | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Grand Chamber King

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

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Ted's Suite | Living room | Smart TV

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 University of Edinburgh. .This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Royal Mile and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Edinburgh Castle.

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Knoops - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bow Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mussel & Steak Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Elephant House Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Finnegan's Wake - ‬2 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 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 222 guestrooms featuring minibars and 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)
  • Limited onsite 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 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
  • 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 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. 1064 out of 1341 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 1341 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1341 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1341 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1341 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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

6/10 Okay

Teila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The hotel itself has a nearly perfect location just off the Royal Mile. It’s a very cool and trendy hotel. We really love the design. There were two things that took away from the enjoyment of our stay. Firstly, every night we stayed at the hotel. There was a wildly loud wedding or party going on in the event space that lasted deep into the night that seriously disturbed the enjoyment of being able to sleep comfortably in the rooms. We had rented three rooms and all of them were directly up against the event space and it was really disappointing. Secondly, we died at the Commons club and unfortunately it was likely the worst experience of all the restaurants we enjoyed while in Edinburgh. The service was great. The ambience was perfect, but the food was just subpar. I would happily stay at the hotel again and request a room much further away from the adjoining church venue and simply take a pass on the commons club for eating. The staff were super friendly and always helpful and the vibe of the hotel is really special. I hate giving it anything less than a top review but having a comfortable place to sleep, that’s relatively quiet feels like it should be a necessity.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect 7 day stay during The Fringe

We loved this hotel! Service was amazing but you never were woken up by knocks on the door from housekeeping. All service was exceptional and happened when you were away from you room. Lovely location and loved the entrances on two sides of the hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Branden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is wonderful as are the staff. Only issue is that if you are on a lower level on backside it is very loud with walking home from bar traffic.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice, quirky hotel with loads of gadgets in the room, great breakfast, great cocktail bar and all the staff were super helpful and friendly. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amir, Warwick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our room. Room attended too regularly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Superb Hotel - Great Service

Everything about this hotel was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My favorite home away from home

This was our second visit to Virgin Hotel Edinburgh, and once again they did not disappoint. We stayed in beautiful suites on the 9th and 10th floors — incredibly comfortable, with so much thought put into every detail. I absolutely love the energy of this hotel. Virgin as a brand has always stood out to me, whether in hotels, on cruise lines, or in airlines, and this property is no exception. The branding, design, and staff training are all outstanding and create a real sense of being at home. Dinner at the Commons Club was exceptional, and our return to the Chef’s Table was just as special as the first time — a truly memorable experience. The only small suggestion I would make is that the breakfast menu could use a little more attention to detail; compared with Virgin Voyages cruises, it felt a touch average. That said, the hotel’s design, the welcoming staff, and the comfort of the rooms more than make up for it. For me, staying with Virgin is always a perfect blend of business and pleasure, and I would choose this hotel again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Virgin is also so kind and helpful on checkin!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Farah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Clean room with comfortable features. Funky decor in lobby which was fun. Biggest negative for us was that the hotel was so crowded and loud- you couldn’t really enjoy the common areas…it seemed there were wedding/s and the parties really created a lot of noise and crowds. We would come back to the hotel and feel like we needed to go straight to our room which was a bummer !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025