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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

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Luxury
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5.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Old Town elegance by the castle

Striking stained glass windows and heated floors welcome guests to Edinburgh's Old Town. The 24-hour fitness center offers rowing machines after exploring nearby Edinburgh Castle. Evenings unfold at Eve, where bartenders craft cocktails while a cozy library with fireplace invites relaxation.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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View all photos for Chamber King Terrace

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the walls.

Chamber King Terrace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Spellbound Suite

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a fridge, a small table with a plant, and a door leading to another room.

Spellbound Suite

  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Chamber Twin 2 Beds

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a chair.

Chamber Twin 2 Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the walls.

Chamber King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(61 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Chamber King Castle View

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a view of the city through the window.

Chamber King Castle View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Grand Chamber Junior Suite

A bedroom with a bed, a framed picture on the wall, a bedside lamp, and a small table with a telephone.

Grand Chamber Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Grand Chamber Queen Suite

A neatly made bed with a decorative pillow, two bedside lamps, and a framed picture above the bed.

Grand Chamber Queen Suite

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family King Suite

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a black marble coffee table, a staircase with a wooden finish, and framed artwork on the wall.

Family King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Chamber King with Accessibility

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the walls.

Chamber King with Accessibility

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Castle View King Suite

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a door.

Castle View King Suite

  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Eve Branson Suite

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a fridge, a small table with a plant, and a door leading to another room.

Eve Branson Suite

  • 441 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Chamber King Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a view of the city through the window.

Chamber King Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Sir Richard's Flat

  • 786 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Grand Chamber King

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Grand Chamber King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Ted's Suite

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a door.

Ted's Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is near a train station. Usher Hall and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Grassmarket and Royal Mile. Don't miss out on a visit to Edinburgh Zoo. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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1 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2EX

What's nearby

  • A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.
    Royal Mile
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A stone pathway leading to historic buildings with a castle in the background.
    Grassmarket
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A historic building with a central dome and symmetrical wings.
    University of Edinburgh
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A park with a pathway, benches, and trees. In the background, there are historic buildings and a clock tower.
    Princes Street
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A historic castle on a hill with a statue in the foreground.
    Edinburgh Castle
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop
    7 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)
    8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Deacon Brodies Tavern
    2 min walk
  • Makars Gourmet Mash Bar
    3 min walk
  • The Scotch Whisky Experience
  • Frankenstein
    4 min walk
  • The Last Drop
    3 min walk

About this property

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

  • Luxury hotel near Royal Mile
  • Located close to Grassmarket and Princes Street, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and multilingual staff
    • An elevator, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
    • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, breakfast, and central location
  • Room features
  • All 222 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
    • Hair dryers and shampoo
    • Wardrobes/closets, free tea bags/instant coffee, and electric kettles

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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 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)

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 crib

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.
  • 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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • 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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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 are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

Is Virgin Hotels Edinburgh pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

As of Aug 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh on Sep 1, 2026 start from $483, 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.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for GBP 45.0 per night.

What time is check-in at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

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

What time is check-out at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Virgin Hotels Edinburgh located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this luxury hotel is steps from Royal Mile and Grassmarket. Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 7 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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