Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and 24-hour fitness centre

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Front of property – evening/night
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Rooftop terrace
Cocktail bar
View from property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$385
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

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1 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2EX
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Chamber, Terrace)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

Kasbah Tamadot Suite

Highlights

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

Twin Room (Chamber)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber, Castle View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

Grand Chamber Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Grand Chamber Queen Suite

Highlights

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

Family King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Chamber)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

Castle View King Suite

Highlights

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

Eve Branson Suite

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Chamber)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

Sir Richard's Flat

Highlights

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

Grand Chamber King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

Ted's Suite

Highlights

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

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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. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. 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 Edinburgh City Centre hotel include Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.

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
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.6 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

  • ‪Knoops - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bow Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mussel & Steak Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Elephant House Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Finnegan's Wake - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and 24-hour fitness centre
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 bathrobes, 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.

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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 148 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (GBP 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 25 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

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • 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 provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 25.00 per person
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 45.0 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Off site parking fee: GBP 148 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

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 15 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh on 4 Jan 2026 start from NZ$385.45, 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 with in/out privileges for GBP 45.0 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 highly rate the buffet breakfast here! Offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM, 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.

Reviews

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1062 out of 1339 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 1339 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1339 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1339 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1339 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked 2 rooms on Expedia, but hotel had no record of 1 of the rooms. Took hours to resolve the issue. Room was noisy at night - could hear the thumping base from a nearby bar/nightclub. Otherwise nice hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the fact that it was a historic building, but the room was fully modern with great amenities. I loved the view of the castle from my room as well. The staff were above and beyond fabulous. I only have one complaint. The toilet was in its own little compartment and a bright light came on when one entered.This light could not be turned off. As someone who gets up during the night to use the toilet, that light was very shocking to the system. It would be wonderful if there was an option to disable it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oraldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

GREAT LOCATION!!

The hotel provided a wonderful experience with its convenient location, excellent staff, and effective air conditioning system. The only aspect that could be enhanced is the water pressure in the shower, as well as the slow drainage in the sink.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the service and atmosphere at the hotel. I ate at both Eve (breakfast and lunch) and Commons Club (dinner) and really enjoyed all the meals. The rooftop deck is so nice and was underutilized by the other guests so I got it all to myself one night! Minibar was well stocked, and there was lots of storage for clothes, suitcases, etc. My one complaint was I was facing the street across from a hostel and it was loud until 2am Saturday and Sunday night. There’s nothing the hotel can do about that unfortunately (maybe have a talk with their neighbors?) but it wasn’t ideal.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel! Staff were amazing especially Ronald who was amazing and sorted all we needed! Remembered my name for the whole 3 days! The room was spotless and amazing! The restaurants are all amazing as is the roof terrace! We will definitely stay again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Teila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The hotel itself has a nearly perfect location just off the Royal Mile. It’s a very cool and trendy hotel. We really love the design. There were two things that took away from the enjoyment of our stay. Firstly, every night we stayed at the hotel. There was a wildly loud wedding or party going on in the event space that lasted deep into the night that seriously disturbed the enjoyment of being able to sleep comfortably in the rooms. We had rented three rooms and all of them were directly up against the event space and it was really disappointing. Secondly, we died at the Commons club and unfortunately it was likely the worst experience of all the restaurants we enjoyed while in Edinburgh. The service was great. The ambience was perfect, but the food was just subpar. I would happily stay at the hotel again and request a room much further away from the adjoining church venue and simply take a pass on the commons club for eating. The staff were super friendly and always helpful and the vibe of the hotel is really special. I hate giving it anything less than a top review but having a comfortable place to sleep, that’s relatively quiet feels like it should be a necessity.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect 7 day stay during The Fringe

We loved this hotel! Service was amazing but you never were woken up by knocks on the door from housekeeping. All service was exceptional and happened when you were away from you room. Lovely location and loved the entrances on two sides of the hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Branden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is wonderful as are the staff. Only issue is that if you are on a lower level on backside it is very loud with walking home from bar traffic.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice, quirky hotel with loads of gadgets in the room, great breakfast, great cocktail bar and all the staff were super helpful and friendly. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amir, Warwick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our room. Room attended too regularly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb Hotel - Great Service

Everything about this hotel was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My favorite home away from home

This was our second visit to Virgin Hotel Edinburgh, and once again they did not disappoint. We stayed in beautiful suites on the 9th and 10th floors — incredibly comfortable, with so much thought put into every detail. I absolutely love the energy of this hotel. Virgin as a brand has always stood out to me, whether in hotels, on cruise lines, or in airlines, and this property is no exception. The branding, design, and staff training are all outstanding and create a real sense of being at home. Dinner at the Commons Club was exceptional, and our return to the Chef’s Table was just as special as the first time — a truly memorable experience. The only small suggestion I would make is that the breakfast menu could use a little more attention to detail; compared with Virgin Voyages cruises, it felt a touch average. That said, the hotel’s design, the welcoming staff, and the comfort of the rooms more than make up for it. For me, staying with Virgin is always a perfect blend of business and pleasure, and I would choose this hotel again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Virgin is also so kind and helpful on checkin!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Farah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Clean room with comfortable features. Funky decor in lobby which was fun. Biggest negative for us was that the hotel was so crowded and loud- you couldn’t really enjoy the common areas…it seemed there were wedding/s and the parties really created a lot of noise and crowds. We would come back to the hotel and feel like we needed to go straight to our room which was a bummer !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Eclectic layout and building with great terrace view of castle.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Excellent dining choices. Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan-Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025