Virgin Hotels Edinburgh offers a luxurious retreat near Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Savor breakfast, brunch, or dinner at one of the two on-site restaurants, stay connected with in-room WiFi, enjoy a 24-hour gym workout and dry cleaning services. The central location has left guests raving about their experience.
1 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2EX
What's nearby
Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
University of Edinburgh - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Edinburgh Castle - 8 min walk - 0.6 km
Princes Street - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 27 min drive
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 9 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 9 min walk
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 22 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 13 min walk
Haymarket Tram Station - 23 min walk
Restaurants
Howies Restaurant - 4 min walk
George IV Bar - 5 min walk
Bertie’s - 3 min walk
Finnegan's Wake - 3 min walk
Sneaky Pete's - 1 min walk
About this property
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket and Royal Mile. 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 University of Edinburgh. Fellow travelers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 13 minutes.
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
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
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
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite valet parking (GBP 40.0 per night)
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Offsite parking within 1 mi (GBP 15 per day)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 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
Minibar
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.
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
Parking
Valet parking costs GBP 40.0 per night
Parking is available offsite and costs GBP 15 per day (1 mi away)
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
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.
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.
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 40.0 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 Old Town Edinburgh, a short 9-minute walk from Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) and 7 minutes' walk from Royal Mile. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.
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Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
The on-site restaurants and bars served delicious food and offered a wide selection of drinks with excellent service. (12 reviews)
The gym was modern, well-equipped, and open 24 hours with a variety of machines including a ski machine, rowing machine, and bike. (7 reviews)
Breakfast options were very good, delicious, and had a great choice. (27 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2025
Katie
Katie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2025
Eric
Eric, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2025
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
May 11, 2025
Christine
Christine, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2025
Sam
Sam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2025
Had a really nice stay in Edinburgh really nice hotel very comfortable and clean and well stocked mini bar will definitely be visiting again.
Ann
Ann, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
May 3, 2025
Great spot
Great hotel in a great location. My room was ready about an hour before checkin. I had a castle view and it was very pretty. Also took advantage of the rooftop garden and restaurant the hotel had to offer. I would stay here again.
Megan
Megan, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2025
Justin
Justin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2025
Laura
Laura, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2025
Exceptional
The hotel was beautiful, fun, clean and the service was exceptional
Carla
Carla, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
Virgin hotel is really a magical place to stay, the staff are amazing and the food is great too, I enjoyed my stay there to the fullest extent.
Karolin
Karolin, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
Laurence
Laurence, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
Doreen
Doreen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2025
Lee
Lee, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2025
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2025
Nitsan
Nitsan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2025
Unbelievable Virgin Experience
This is my first experience with Virgin Hotels. I must say, it exceeded my expectation in every way. The staff was friendly and helpful. We stayed in a church suite room which was incredibly spacious, super comfortable and well appointed. I was particularly impressed with the eco friendly lighting and climate control experience. The unique branding and artwork is very apparent and appealing. I would highly recommend Virgin and this Edinburgh location was ideal.
Steve
Steve, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
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4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
Very convenient, super clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay at Virgin again!
Suzanne
Suzanne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2025
Robin
Robin, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 15, 2025
100 % recomendado
El hotel está superrr. Las atenciones las mejores. Pero la atención de Ronald en el check in fue la gran diferencia para que fuera una experiencia perfecta. Ronald fue el mejor.
William F
William F, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2025
Craig
Craig, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2025
Great option to stay
Great hotel! Great location. Great bar, great service.
Karla
Karla, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2025
Top dog of hotels👍👍👍👍
Just amazing
Ronald
Ronald, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2025
Fabulous hotel
Excellent hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Spotlessly clean and fantastic room with everything you would need for a stay in a hotel. Comfortable bed and pillows. Offered a late checkout at 2pm which was great. Door man and reception staff very helpful. Thank you.