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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Grassmarket

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Sir Richard's Flat

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating area.

Sir Richard's Flat

  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, tufted headboard, and a comfortable sofa.

Grand Chamber King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Eve Branson Suite

Relax in this inviting living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a flat-screen TV.

Eve Branson Suite

  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Chamber King Balcony

Relax in a serene space with a large bed, a cozy seating area, and a stylish side table.

Chamber King Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Ted's Suite

Cozy living space with a sofa, coffee table, and book, surrounded by a staircase and large window.

Ted's Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, sofa, and armchairs, plus a scenic city view.

Grand Chamber Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Chamber King

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and city views.

Chamber King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Chamber King Castle View

Relax in comfort with a large bed, sofa, and small table, surrounded by artwork and a door leading to an outdoor area.

Chamber King Castle View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Chamber King Accessible

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and city views.

Chamber King Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Restful retreat with a neatly made bed, bedside tables, and a framed photograph.

Castle View King Suite

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Chamber Queen Suite

Relax in a serene space with a large bed, bedside tables, and a framed photograph.

Grand Chamber Queen Suite

  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family King Suite

Relax in this stylish living room with a comfortable sofa, coffee table, and artwork above.

Family King Suite

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

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and city views.

Chamber Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Chamber King Patio/Terrace

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, a small table, and a window offering a view of the outdoors.

Chamber King Patio/Terrace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Kasbah Tamadot Suite

Relax in style with plush sofas, elegant drapery, and a sophisticated chandelier.

Kasbah Tamadot Suite

  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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 - 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 (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
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
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, 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. 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. 947 out of 1200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 1200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1200 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a really nice stay in Edinburgh really nice hotel very comfortable and clean and well stocked mini bar will definitely be visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying at a Virgin Hotel. Unusual room layout, walking into the bathroom. Though the room was very comfortable and the amenities and staff at the hotel were excellent. Can’t ask for a better location just around the corner from the Royal Mile. I would highly recommend this hotel and location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property! It’s a destination within itself ! Beautiful and fun.. Definitely a cool vibe
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaretha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Street pricing on snacks in the room was a wonderful surprise. No hotels so this!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Patricia, Sanford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
If you like to step into the bathroom as you inter the room, this hotels for you. No privacy and very poor bathroom with entry hall berthing the bath ‘room’.. toilet and shower behind a glass door offering no privacy. Very noisy at night with local club noise and music making sleep impossible. Rooftop area locked- no access. Although location nice -you pay for it with noise and crowds
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was great! Room small, but convenient. The miracle mile was beautiful, but not that clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy, Gilbert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the most quirky, fun, and pretty hotel that I've ever stayed at. The rooms were great, the location was perfect and we honestly couldn't ask for much more than a softer bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, New York

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has lovely modern decor, staff very friendly. Bedrooms very clean & beds comfortable. A great location, easy to walk everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel! Great service, cool bars and AMAZING room! We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in the perfect location! The staff were super friendly and helpful. Room was small but had everything you need! Great large shower. We easily walked to places to eat around the corner and had a great time in the beautiful bar on property. Walked to train station with luggage in under 10 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing. The staff go above and beyond. Very happy with our experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff not very friendly and offish. Very disappointed with service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, staff very friendly and efficient.Breakfast was excellent with a great choice. Only negative was lack of sleep due too the noise from the pub/night club that our room faced onto. Definitely avoid these rooms if possible or take some ear plugs!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

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

Exceptional

The hotel was beautiful, fun, clean and the service was exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karolin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sohin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and fantastic location!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025