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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, near Grassmarket

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Rooftop terrace
Reception
Front of property - evening/night
Castle View King Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Grand Chamber Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
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.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

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 $295
$354 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

Why we love this property

Luxury in historic center
Situated in the city center's historic district, this luxury hotel offers a perfect blend of modern elegance and timeless charm.
Dining for every mood
This hotel boasts 2 restaurants and a bar to satisfy all cravings. A delicious buffet breakfast starts the day with tasty fuel for adventures.
Luxury sleep sanctuary
Slip into plush bathrobes after a day of exploration. Each room boasts hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, and a minibar for nightcaps.

Room options

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

Chamber King Patio/Terrace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Kasbah Tamadot Suite

Highlights

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

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

Chamber Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Chamber King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Chamber King Castle View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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

Chamber King Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Eve Branson Suite

Highlights

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

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

Chamber King Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Sir Richard's Flat

Highlights

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

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

Grand Chamber King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ted's Suite | Living room | Smart TV

Ted's Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 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

  • ‪Knoops - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Frankenstein - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bertie’s - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eve - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 222 rooms
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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
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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 45.0 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • Offsite parking within 1 mi (GBP 148 per day)
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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
  • 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
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

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

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.

National rating

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 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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