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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel, walk to University of Edinburgh

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Rooftop terrace
Exterior
Grand Chamber Junior Suite
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Coffee service
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available

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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)26 min drive

Room options

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Sir Richard's Flat

Sir Richard's Flat

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Room, 1 King Bed

Grand Chamber King

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Eve Branson Suite

Eve Branson Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Chamber King Balcony

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Edward's Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Chamber Junior Suite

Grand Chamber Junior Suite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Chamber King

9.3/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Chamber King Castle View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Chamber King Accessible

8/10 Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Castle View King Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Grand Chamber Queen Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite, 1 King Bed

Family King Suite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

Chamber Twin

8/10 Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Chamber King Patio/Terrace

Chamber King Patio/Terrace

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Kasbah Tamadot Suite

Kasbah Tamadot Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Edinburgh

A luxury stay in the heart of Edinburgh awaits you at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and Smart TVs. .The restaurant, Commons Club Restaurant, is open for dinner. Commons Club Bar is the hotel's own cocktail bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Other amenities include 2 restaurants and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Each morning buffet breakfast is available. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 5-property class Old Town Edinburgh hotel include Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.

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

Luxury hotel, walk to University of Edinburgh
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.

  • 222 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • 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 dressing gowns, 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.

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 for a fee: GBP 20 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 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

Entertainment

  • 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

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

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 20.0 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

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
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 guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 28 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh on 2 June 2024 start from AU$746.4, including 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.

Is parking available at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Yep, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh has valet parking for GBP 40.0 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

The closest beach to Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is Portobello Beach (5.2 km).

Does Virgin Hotels Edinburgh serve breakfast?

You bet, travelers speak well of the buffet breakfast here! Offered daily, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

No, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Furry friends are welcome at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, with food and water bowls on offer.

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 656 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie-Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and facilities were excellent - friendly and helpful. The location at the top of Victoria Street places you in the area of excellent shops, near the upper end of the Royal Mile (near the Castle and St. Giles Cathedral, etc.). We dined in the restaurant on the first floor and the food and service (Carlos was our server) were both very good. Heated floors in our room was a lovely touch. My only criticism was that our King Balcony room was on the 2nd floor and the street noise over the weekend nights was VERY loud - we barely slept and were awoken over and over by people walking past, shouting and laughing. The balcony was directly across from Kickass Hostel Edinburgh and Kickass Bar - so the street was filled with people. I would absolutely stay here again, but would only book a room on the higher floors. (Weekday nights would likely have been a different and quieter environment, and there was a big rugby match on Saturday evening that contributed to the street noise, so your experience may vary).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Rachael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and style of the hotel is fab, loved all the fixtures and fittings of the room and the kids loved the bunk beds! The only negative is that the bed was incredibly uncomfortable, so soft!!! And the pillows were really small and soft too… everything else was great, the staff were lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just home from a lovely stay at Virgin Hotel, Edinburgh. Hotel staff went out of their way to make you feel welcome, every area was clean and restaurant for breakfast had good choice and very attentive staff. Hotel is conveniently located a stones throw from the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay. Beautiful hotel, staff very friendly. Room and facilities excellent and everywhere spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy buena opción para unos días en Edimburgo.
Estuvimos 2 días en el hotel con mi esposa, la habitación amplia y muy cómoda, el desayuno tipo buffet tenía lo necesario para un muy buen desayuno. La atención del personal fue muy buena. El hotel está muy bien ubicado en la ciudad vieja cerca de todo.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ifan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a really cool property in the absolute heart of old town Edinburgh! We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay while we were visiting. Special shout out to Cullen Fairley and the staff for making us feel like complete VIPs!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023