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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Grassmarket

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Rooftop terrace
Reception
Castle View King Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Front of property - evening/night
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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

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
(20 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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

  • 474 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Grand Chamber Queen Suite

  • 463 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Castle View King Suite

  • 495 sq ft
  • 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

  • 441 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 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

  • 786 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ted's Suite | Living room | Smart TV

Ted's Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Edinburgh City Centre 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 - 0.1 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

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

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.

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

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

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
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 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 45.0 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Offsite 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-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.

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

How close is Virgin Hotels Edinburgh to the airport?

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is 7.8 mi (27-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Virgin Hotels Edinburgh have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh.

How close is Virgin Hotels Edinburgh to the beach?

This hotel is 3.3 mi (21-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.7 mi (39-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Virgin Hotels Edinburgh offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 25.00 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for GBP 45.0 per night.

Does Virgin Hotels Edinburgh have a pool?

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh does not have a pool.

Does Virgin Hotels Edinburgh have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like brunch and light fare.

Does Virgin Hotels Edinburgh have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Virgin Hotels Edinburgh to downtown Edinburgh?

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is 0.4 mi away from Edinburgh.

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1084 out of 1362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 1362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1362 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

10/10 Excellent

DOUG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clever room design, friendly and helpful staff and well located.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gerardo

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Friendly staff and good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location walkable to all the major sites. Staff is amazing as is everybody in Scotland. Room had a king size bed and fantastic bedding, but the room was a bit small. We stayed on the ninth floor one below the top and could hear when people flushed the toilet above us with the water running through the pipes. So I would request a room on the top floor. Eat their restaurant, and that two was phenomenal and reasonably priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

merrilee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Concierge was outstanding and helped with transportation on the next leg of our vacation great bed and staff we're also helpful best day of the 8 hotels we did while we were on vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best area to stay in - totally walkable to so many sights. I loved this quirky hotel and the staff was incredible. LOVED IT!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Israel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

juan c

Valen room
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

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

Best place to stay in Edinburgh!

Perfect place to stay in Edinburgh! Centrally located, easy access to everything, shopping, pubs, & restaurants and Edinburgh Castle! The staff was amazing and the hotel restaurants not only convenient but great alternative to pub food & great way to end a long day of sightseeing. We found the entire staff to be courteous and helpful! Definitely recommend as the place to stay in Edinburgh!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

dave, Gulf Breeze

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. A go to place in Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

10/10 Excellent

Boris

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

8/10 Good

Diana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice hotel with an excellent location, my room was a little bit noisy but it was ok. The room is really conf, we got a nice time
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I truly enjoyed my stay. As always, appreciated the library . Staff were extraordinarily helpful, cheerful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

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

10/10 Excellent

Igor

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

10/10 Excellent

dave, Gulf Breeze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay. The balcony overlooking the castle was spectacular. Awesome staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Guaynabo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location, tops in Edinburgh. Close to ALL must go sites. Rooms were clean, well serviced. Staff was friendly!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent. Staff is awesome. You can walk to all the sites in Old Town with ease. Beautiful, clean room. Loved this location so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen, Lewes

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well-appointed and designed room. Excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for two nights to explore Edinburgh. The staff was amazing and went the extra mile to make sure we had a pleasant stay. The common areas were clean and beautifully decorated. There were multiple restaurants and bars that we didn’t bet the opportunity to try out, but wish we did. The rooms were beautiful. We enjoyed the rooftop terrace for a drink and view of the city. Only downside was how small our room was. With our suitcases it was hard to walk around with just two of us in there. Next time I’d book a larger room. Overall, would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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