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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Grassmarket

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Rooftop terrace
Front of property - evening/night
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Interior detail
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

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1 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2EX
  • Popular LocationGrassmarket1 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile7 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle8 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)27 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Sir Richard's Flat

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

Sir Richard's Flat

  • 786 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Grand Chamber King

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Eve Branson Suite

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

Eve Branson Suite

  • 441 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Chamber King Balcony

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Edward's Suite

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

Edward's Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • 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

  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Chamber King

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Chamber King Castle View

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

Chamber King Castle View

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Chamber King Accessible

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Castle View King Suite

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

Castle View King Suite

  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Chamber Queen Suite

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

Grand Chamber Queen Suite

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family King Suite

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

Chamber Twin

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Chamber King Patio/Terrace | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Chamber King Patio/Terrace

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Kasbah Tamadot Suite

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

Kasbah Tamadot Suite

  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room

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

Family Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Old Town Edinburgh hotel, you'll find Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 8 min walk
  • Princes Street - 11 min walk

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

  • Finnegan's Wake - 3 min walk
  • George IV Bar - 5 min walk
  • Bertie's Restaurant & Bar - 3 min walk
  • Howies Restaurant - 4 min walk
  • Frankenstein Pub - 4 min walk

About this property

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5-star luxury hotel near Grassmarket
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 center, 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.

  • 222 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: GBP 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

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

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

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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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: approximately GBP 20.0 per person
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 40.0 per night
  • Offsite 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

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property is also known as

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Hotel
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Edinburgh
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

How close is Virgin Hotels Edinburgh to the airport?

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is 7.8 mi (27-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

As of May 13, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh on May 19, 2024 start from $384.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Virgin Hotels Edinburgh have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh.

How close is Virgin Hotels Edinburgh to the beach?

This hotel is 3.4 mi (15-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 19.2 mi (45-min drive) from Silver Sands Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Virgin Hotels Edinburgh offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 20.0 per person.

Is there a casino at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for GBP 40.0 per night.

Does Virgin Hotels Edinburgh have a pool?

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh does not have a pool.

Does Virgin Hotels Edinburgh have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like brunch and light fare.

Does Virgin Hotels Edinburgh have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Virgin Hotels Edinburgh to downtown Edinburgh?

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is 0.4 mi away from Edinburgh.

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 478 out of 633 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 633 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 633 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 633 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 633 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect, right in the centre and walking distance to the Castle and the Tram. The hotel was very nice, although we did turn up in jogging bottoms and a hoodie (after our flight) and felt very under dressed. The rooms were very well presented, clean ad we loved the Virgin touch to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is exceptional and happy to be there. The location could not be better - walking distance to all main attractions while being just off the main traffic area
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel
Great hotel ideally situated in the old town, just off the royal mile, amazing decor, great rooms, very clean and well designed
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible Visit
Great stay. Perfect location, super helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian Michael, Reading

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was included but you had to pay extra for anything that wasn’t in the limited buffet (e.g omelette etc) . We couldn’t use the bar as it was full. We were told to come back later. There are probably good reasons for these unexpected disappointments. I just wasn’t aware of them when I booked this very expensive hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023