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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

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Castle View King Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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
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Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Chamber, Terrace) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 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

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

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

Twin Room (Chamber)

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber, Castle View) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber, Castle View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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

  • 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)
  • 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

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Chamber)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 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

  • 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

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Chamber) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Chamber)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 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

  • 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
(21 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ted's Suite | Living room | Smart TV

Ted's Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and 24-hour fitness centre
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include valet parking, concierge services and dry cleaning.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Virgin Hotels Edinburgh's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Edinburgh Castle. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and a 24-hour gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)) and wired Internet
  • Enjoy a meal at the family restaurant or drinks at the cocktail bar
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort, comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Steps from Grassmarket and 5 minutes on foot from University of Edinburgh
  • Pets welcome free of charge
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Commons Club Restaurant – This restaurant only serves dinner. Reservations are required.
Commons Club Bar – This cocktail bar only serves light fare. 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.

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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. 1059 out of 1337 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 1337 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1337 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1337 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1337 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel! It is pricey, but well maintained and offers plenty of amenities. I’d definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill, Boynton Beach

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel really deserves 6 stars

The checkin was easy and our room was ready (at 10am!).Our room was comfortable and well laid out. The shower was easy to use and the water nice and hot. The towels were large and absorbant. The staff was astounding. Everyone was extremelly friendly yet professional, and helpful.They couldn't do enough for the guests. They even brought the manager's black lab out to visit for us! The location is very handy to get to sites of interest.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Craig the concierge was 5 star, amazing. Then the front staff was great but never texted us when our room was ready like they said they would, then the next day we saw new arrivals getting champagne on check in, where was ours?? End of the day it was amazing, but small staff issues removed the 5 star and brought it down to a 4 a 4.5 with the exception of the concierge, who again was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Brookline

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for military tattoo and shops
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maha

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

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. Very comfortable bed and a fun atmosphere. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Pros-great mini bar, kind reception staff, room service Cons-overall poor -checked in and concierge didn’t deliver our luggage for over an hour. even had to call the desk to ask where, please? then they arrive with someone else’s luggage. it arrived on the second attempt about an hour fifteen minute past check in at the desk -our remote didn’t work and when we got room service we asked if they could help us get a remote. they said yes but nothing happened. Tbf, the remote started randomly the next day. -red head female bartender at bar downstairs low key rude ( -
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The service was not good the reception didn’t pick up the phone at night time and the internet stopped working for 1 day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was spot on
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025