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
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
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
Parking
Onsite valet parking (GBP 40.0 per night)
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Offsite parking within 1 mi (GBP 15 per day)
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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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Reviews
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
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2025
Nice way to visit Edinburgh
The hotel was nice, clean, tidy and very friendly staff. Our room was fine and the beds comfortable.
Breakfast was just ok.
Would use the hotel again.
Katherine
Katherine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2025
Dog friendly
Beautiful hotel, perfect rooms, dog friendly and right at the heart of Edinburgh.
If your staying on weekend then be prepared for the noise from outside to be heard until the early hours.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2025
Brilliant
The hotel is stunning and a great location. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff.
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2025
Couldn’t ask for a better location in my opinion. Walkable to the castle, right on Victoria Street, great restaurants, beautifully appointed rooms and the most amazing service and staff. Highly recommend!
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 18, 2025
WOW!
Incredible Hotel. Incredible Staff. Incredible Location. The people are what makes this hotel so wonderful. Exceptional service at every turn with a relaxed vibe. Cannot thank the team at Virgin Edinburgh.
BRAVO!!!!!!
We will be back very soon.
Ben
Ben, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 18, 2024
Great accommodation
Lovely rooms , very high standard of cleanliness, friendly efficient staff, central location overall great
Jane
Jane, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 26, 2024
Fantastic. Will definitely stay here again.
Mark
Mark, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2024
Such a great location, and a beautifully maintained hotel.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2024
Great hotel, fantastic location and I would expect nothing less from Virgin, great company!
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2024
Great hotel in top central location. Loved our stay.
Martin
Martin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2024
We had a great time
Service was great
mark
mark, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 30, 2024
Everything about this hotel is perfect! Great location, beautiful and comfortable rooms and stunning decor around the hotel generally.
Nicola
Nicola, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2025
Great hotel and brand and well located
Amazing hotel. Well located excellent staff and the quirkiness of the Virgin brand follows it through. Commons club restaurant chefs table was worth doing amazing experience
Chris
Chris, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
Great stay
Amazing location and every minor detail was excellent. Food was also very good
This is not just a gorgeous hotel, it is ideally located, with wonderful views and amenities. As we struggled with luggage the amazing doorman came out to us and offered to help with the bags. Service is the heart of this hotel and I’d highly recommend it!
Pamela
Pamela, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2025
Perfect Hotel
Absolutely first class experience from beginning to end.
Check in was very friendly, informative and welcoming . VIP access recognised with welcome drink and rom upgrade .
Bar and restaurant excellent and junior suite was fantastic.
Highly recommend.
Cameron
Cameron, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2024
Fantastic hotel, great staff in a perfect location to enjoy Edinburgh.
Colin
Colin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2024
Hotel location was safe, great hospitality from staff, overall my stay was great.
Chandini
Chandini, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2024
Perfect experience - stay here if you are visiting Edinburgh, you won't regret it!
Nidhi
Nidhi, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2024
Incredibly beautiful and the service was great ,, we will come back !!
Astrid
Astrid, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2024
Will stay again. Lovely property, fantastic staff.
Sara Ann Hagen
Sara Ann Hagen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2024
Great room and great location
Jason
Jason, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 18, 2024
The staff were amazing. Very friendly and accommodating.