Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5.0 star property
VIP Access

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Rooftop terrace
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Exterior
Coffee service
Castle View King Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
1 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2EX
  • Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • National Museum of Scotland
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪27 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Sir Richard's Flat

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Chamber King

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Eve Branson Suite

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Chamber King Balcony

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ted's Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Chamber Junior Suite

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Chamber King

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Chamber King Castle View

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Chamber King Accessible

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Castle View King Suite

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Chamber Queen Suite

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family King Suite

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Chamber Twin

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Chamber King Patio/Terrace

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Kasbah Tamadot Suite

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Luxury Edinburgh hotel in Old Town Edinburgh with 2 restaurants
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre 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 minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers.

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 telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
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 Royal Mile. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and a 24-hour gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi (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
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort, cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Steps from Grassmarket and 5 minutes on foot from University of Edinburgh
  • Pets welcome free of charge
  • 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 centre, 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 a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Commons Club Restaurant – This restaurant only serves dinner. Reservations are required.
Commons Club Bar – This cocktail bar only serves light fare. 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.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

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 15 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (GBP 40 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 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

  • Free 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

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
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 cots (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: from approximately GBP 25.00 per person
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 40.0 per night
  • Off site parking fee: GBP 15 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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. 753 out of 975 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 975 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 975 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 975 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 975 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Virgin Hotel Edinburgh. The hotel is stunning and perfectly located, the staff are so attentive and can’t do enough for you. We will definitely be returning and highly recommend for a trip in this beautiful city.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The reception staff were awful and very rude.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pegah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel right in the Royal Mile. Very satisfied with my stay. I will recommend it to anyone going to Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant hotel
The hotel is fantastic, great location and facilities. The only issue we had was noise from a nearby nightclub from midnight through to 3am.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanchita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are extremely friendly and attentive, especially the reception staff, the breakfast room staff and the evening doorman. The rooms are extremely clean and tastefully decorated .... and waking up to a view of the castle every morning was stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and very helpful with pointing us to different attractions … hotel is located in best location for walking and exploring Edinburg with many restaurants, cafes and pubs, we felt very safe here at hotel and surrounding areas … rooms were comfortable for two with two beds and two closets, rooms were clean … I will definitely stay here on my next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Beautiful building with top restaurant. Alley view from our expensive room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zuzia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience for my birthday at this hotel. The room was beautiful, staff were very friendly and informative, and the restaurant, especially the Sunday roast, was delicious. Location is great as everything was within walking distance. We will definitely be back very soon. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful time
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels I have stayed in. The atmosphere is incredible and the location is walking distance from so many great sites and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a great location, and a beautifully maintained hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

fiona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful except the internet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Tamara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Expensive room was not as described
We booked a very expensive room with a terrace and what was supposed to be city view. We were not told however that the terraces were adjoining to 3 others and offered zero privacy nor was there a view unless we wanted to view the side of a building with scaffolding.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chandini

Liked: Amenities
Hotel location was safe, great hospitality from staff, overall my stay was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024