Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Property class: 5 and above
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, near Royal Mile

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You'll be in a fantastic location at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, just a 5-minute walk from Royal Mile and Grassmarket. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Commons Club Restaurant, which serves dinner and is one of 2 restaurants. This luxurious hotel is also within just a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. Fellow travelers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Princes Street Tram Stop is 7 minutes and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 10 minutes.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travellers

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pets allowed
The current price is CA $351
CA $443 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17

Room options

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View all photos for Chamber King Terrace

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the walls.

Chamber King Terrace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A compact living space with a kitchenette, a fridge, a small table with a plant, and a door leading to another room.

Spellbound Suite

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a chair.

Chamber Twin 2 Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the walls.

Chamber King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(65 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Chamber King Castle View

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a view of the city through the window.

Chamber King Castle View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Grand Chamber Junior Suite

A bedroom with a bed, a framed picture on the wall, a bedside lamp, and a small table with a telephone.

Grand Chamber Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Grand Chamber Queen Suite

A neatly made bed with a decorative pillow, two bedside lamps, and a framed picture above the bed.

Grand Chamber Queen Suite

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Family King Suite

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a black marble coffee table, a staircase with a wooden finish, and framed artwork on the wall.

Family King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Chamber King with Accessibility

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the walls.

Chamber King with Accessibility

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Castle View King Suite

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a door.

Castle View King Suite

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Eve Branson Suite

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a fridge, a small table with a plant, and a door leading to another room.

Eve Branson Suite

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Chamber King Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a view of the city through the window.

Chamber King Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Sir Richard's Flat

  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Grand Chamber King

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Grand Chamber King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Ted's Suite

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a door.

Ted's Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Map
1 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2EX

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 22 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Deacon Brodies Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ensign Ewart - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Elephant House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bow Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bertie’s - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

  • You'll be in a fantastic location at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, just a 5-minute walk from Royal Mile and Grassmarket. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Commons Club Restaurant, which serves dinner and is one of 2 restaurants. This luxurious hotel is also within just a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. Fellow travelers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Princes Street Tram Stop is 7 minutes and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00 p.m.
CHECK-OUT
12:00 p.m.

Hotel size

    • 222 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets stay free
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)) and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (GBP 45.0 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • Offsite parking within 1 mi (GBP 148 per day)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Lever door handles

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch Smart TV

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)) and free wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Dining

Commons Club Restaurant - This restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 25.00 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Valet parking costs GBP 45.0 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking is available offsite and costs GBP 148 per day (1 mi away)
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Virgin Hotels Edinburgh offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Yes, pets stay free. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Yes. Valet parking costs GBP 45.0 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.

Are there restaurants at or near Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around Virgin Hotels Edinburgh like?

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 7-minute walk from Princes Street Tram Stop and 5 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

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Reviews

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurants served delicious food and offered a great dining experience. (102 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, good, and ample, with many guests enjoying the breakfast buffet. (76 reviews)
  • The hotel's gym is modern, well-equipped, and open 24 hours with a variety of machines. (9 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay and location.
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10/10 Exceptional

All was excellent! So clean and charming. Excellent location. Staff is very welcoming, helpful and attentive. Would recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very courteous staff. Great location .
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely fantastic stay. The staff were exceptional across every area of the hotel with special mention for Roland (sorry if that’s not correct!) who did everything he could to make sure we had a great stay, after a slight noise disruption on our first night. It was a true 5 star experience and we’ll definitely stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location and friendly staff. Will stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, breakfast and rooms are well equipped
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Great staff. Very comfortable hotel to stay at.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff and location amazing
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was super friendly and helpful. Room was super clean and the bed was insanely comfy. Couldn’t have had a better stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

Central location, surrounded by fantastic bars and restaurants. The hotel it's self has restaurants and bar with excellent choice and quality products. Our room was very clean with great facilities.
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8/10 Very good

Rooms are nice Staff very helpful Good location I would stay there again
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10/10 Exceptional

The Virgin Hotel in Edinburgh has a unique character. Everything about it is classy. The location is perfect too for exploring the city.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel in a great location with a great vibe, friendly & helpful staff & immaculately clean rooms. The restaurants on site were very good too & the rooftop terrace with castle views a welcome bonus. Would definitely stay here again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel. Room was wonderful and spacious, staff was helpful and very friendly. Great location. Would definitely stay there again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, nice staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, excellent location
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2/10 Poor

Everyone was more than friendly and helpful. The hotel is in a great location on Victoria street.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous hotel, perfect location, wonderful staff - the best
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10/10 Exceptional

Location was awesome! Close to everything. And the rooms were nicely laid out.
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10/10 Exceptional

Superb central location, with spacious rooms
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location for shops, restaurants, and Bay attractions
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10/10 Exceptional

Incredible hotel in the heart of it all! Hospitality at its best. People at every turn to offer help, answer questions and help with luggage. Great amenities such as breakfast, restaurants in hotel, beautiful fitness center and immaculate clean hallways and rooms. The complimentary water and coffee were appreciated as were the local Scottish treats available to buy in the mini bar. Being located on Victoria Street was dreamy. An absolute perfect hotel experience!
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was absolutely outstanding. Perfect location, great restaurants and the staff in the bar were particularly delightful. Would not hesitate to recommend it to all!
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10/10 Exceptional

From the beginning the staff were very helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. We also enjoyed the breakfast very much