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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Grassmarket

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Rooftop terrace
Coffee shop
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Suite, 1 King Bed
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly

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1 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2EX
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Sir Richard's Flat

Sir Richard's Flat

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Room, 1 King Bed

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Eve Branson Suite

Eve Branson Suite

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ted's Suite | Living room

Ted's Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Chamber Junior Suite

Grand Chamber Junior Suite

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Chamber King

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Suite, 1 Queen Bed

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

Grand Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Chamber King Patio/Terrace

Chamber King Patio/Terrace

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Kasbah Tamadot Suite

Kasbah Tamadot Suite

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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 - 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 (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 27 min drive

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

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room 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 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 25 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

  • 50-inch 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 provided

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 at the property

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 25.00 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 782 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1008 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the feel of this place and the service was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodation
Lovely rooms , very high standard of cleanliness, friendly efficient staff, central location overall great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing. Very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kitiwan, Stamford

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall, it didn't meet my expectation. There is no real bed for my double-bed room, there're two small pull-out sofa beds. For the price you pay, and vibe created, I should at least get real beds. Room was not ready after 3 pm and I had to keep reminding them that I have upcoming tour scheduled and needed to complete check-in. It was frustrating. The receptionist who checked me in did not bother to follow up on my room. Overall was a disappointment. The concierge was the only attentive staff and was kind to help when my room was not ready. Location is good. It's a disappointment besides that.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Iain

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Didn’t think it was worth the money, over priced for what it is. Noise from nightclub nearby kept us awake as well as the room was cold on first night and no instructions on how to use the utilities. Managed to get the room warm by the time we were to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Great service. The Italian restaurant was terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ceri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, fantastic location and I would expect nothing less from Virgin, great company!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nidhi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect experience - stay here if you are visiting Edinburgh, you won't regret it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My new go to place in Edinburgh
Our stay at Virgin Hotel Edinburgh far exceeded expectations. The staff truly made it a five-star experience. It was our first time staying at a Virgin property, and I had some concerns that, like many luxury hotel chains, it might feel generic or cookie-cutter—but I was pleasantly surprised. The decor was fun, tasteful, and had a youthful vibe that set it apart. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted, assisted with our luggage, and offered a glass of champagne. Thanks to our Hotels.com membership, we received a generous room upgrade. The room was spacious, incredibly comfortable, and featured stunning views of the Old Town. Also, very accommodating and dog friendly. Overall, it was a 10/10 experience. Not only would I stay here again, but I would actively seek out Virgin Hotels at other destinations. A big thank you to the Virgin Hotel Edinburgh team for making our stay so memorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time Service was great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maura

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Amazing location and every minor detail was excellent. Food was also very good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer, Tampa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The rooms were great as was the cleaning staff. quiet clean rooms and hotel was in a great location to walk to everything. didn’t like the staff - from front desk to bar staff all acted like we didn’t exist or were very unfriendly. very unexpected
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel is perfect! Great location, beautiful and comfortable rooms and stunning decor around the hotel generally.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is perfectly located for exploring old town Edinburgh. The staff is friendly and every interaction we had was excellent and helpful. The concierge made 3 dinner reservations for us which were all great. The decor is hip and elegant.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location!
The hotel and staff were wonderful! Great location! We parked our car and were conveniently able to walk everywhere!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024