Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.8
  • View
  • Pet friendly
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Virgin Hotels Edinburgh offers a 5-star experience in Edinburgh city center. Guests enjoy a fitness center, terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Comfortable Amenities: The hotel features a lounge, elevator, 24-hour front desk, concierge service, family rooms, bicycle parking, breakfast in the room, room service, and luggage storage. Dining Options: The modern restaurant serves Scottish cuisine with brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails. Breakfast includes continental, buffet, à la carte, full English/Irish, and vegetarian options. Prime Location: Located near attractions such as The Real Mary King's Close (3-minute walk), Edinburgh Castle (less than 0.6 mi), and Edinburgh Waverley station (8-minute walk). Edinburgh Airport is 5.6 mi away. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the bar, castles, and restaurant.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 3 restaurants
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Virgin Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Located in the heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Abdullah
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“The hotel was beautiful, clean, and well maintained. The location was excellent, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and the overall atmosphere was very pleasant.”
Sandra
United States United States
“Amazing location right in the city center. Hotel is lovely, with a library! Great view from our room over the city, including Greyfriars Cemetery.”
Fatema
Bahrain Bahrain
“Our stay at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived until the day we checked out, every aspect of our experience exceeded our expectations. The service was truly five-star. Every member of the team was...”
Sandee
Canada Canada
“Conveniently located in old town with shops and restaurants within walking distances— all walking tours started within a few steps of the hotel”
Christine
United States United States
“I loved the friendliness of the staff and how beautiful the hotel was”
Okan
Turkey Turkey
“We had an amazing stay at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh. The location is perfect, within walking distance of Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, and many great restaurants and bars. The room was stylish, spacious, spotless, and very comfortable. The staff...”
Stockdale
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We were greeted by a lovely gentleman when entering immediately took my bag and upon telling them it was our anniversary they got us 2 glasses of champagne and gave us free drinks was a lovely touch. allround a really lovely hotel, quiet,...”
Eleanor
United States United States
“Great location. Concierge staff was friendly and helpful. Comfortable beds with nice room amenities.”
Andrew
Canada Canada
“It was all great. My wife’s knee was sore so we ordered ice to the room. A few times we had to call again. We got coffee after asking three times at breakfast. Otherwise perfect.”
Andrew
United States United States
“Greeted with kindness, a glass of champagne and walked up to the roof terrace while we awaited our room to be ready. Great location. Good setup. AC was a must on this particular weekend. Views of castle so lovely.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

3 Restaurants On Site
Commons Club Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Scottish
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Commons Club Bar
  • Open for
    Cocktail hour
Eve
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 3 restaurants
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

House rules

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£50 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£50 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking 10 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

For reservations with 6 nights or more reserved on flexible or refundable policy, full pre-payment is required to guarantee and secure your reservation.

The credit card used at time of booking must be valid for entire stay and must be presented at time of check-in if choosing a nonrefundable rate. The Hotel reserves the right to ask for an alternative payment method if not provided at check-in.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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