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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

1 India Buildings Victoria Street, Edinburgh EH1 2EX

  • Year of most recent renovation2022
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About

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is in the heart of Old Town; near the iconic Edinburgh Castle and within 1km of Princes Street. Old Town is the oldest part of the city and many of its medieval streets and properties have been preserved making it a fascinating slice of Scottish history and the perfect place to explore the area museums; artisanal fare; and local restaurants. Also close by is New Town with its diverse shops; gorgeous Georgian architecture; and some of Scotlands finest restaurants. Situated in the heart of Old Town Edinburgh; Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is a masterful marriage of 19th Century architecture and contemporary design with a local influence. Combined with heartfelt service and exclusivity for all; the 222-room hotel considers every desire and comfort for the modern traveler. Our two-chamber room concept is complete with a patented lounge bed for optimal lounging - reading and relaxing - dressing area and closet space separated by a set of sliding privacy doors. Free high-speed WIFI - no hidden fees and street level pricing on minibar. At Virgin Hotels Edinburgh you can enjoy 4 drinking and dining experiences. Visit our intimate coffee and wine bar Funny Library; our exquisite high class restaurant and bar Commons Club or enjoy small bites; enjoy craft cocktails and late night entertainment at Eve. Keep up with your fitness goals on the go in our 24/7 gym. Stay in the KNOW with our membership program. Complimentary room upgrades/rate discounts/Spirit Hour and personalized amenities. Our hotel is pet friendly; so go ahead and bring the other family member along. Situated in the heart of Old Town Edinburgh; Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is a masterful marriage of 19th Century architecture and contemporary design with a local influence. Combined with heartfelt service and exclusivity for all; the 222-room hotel considers every desire and comfort for the modern traveler.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Dog friendly
  • Gym
  • Accessible
  • Air conditioning
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Facilities

Facilities

  • Small pets allowed (under 5 kg) (extra charge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park (extra charge)
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour (15:00)
  • Check-out hour (12:00)
  • Late Check-out (extra charge)
  • Wired Internet
  • Wi-fi
+ 16 more
  • Valet parking (extra charge)
  • Airport Shuttle (extra charge)
  • Room service (extra charge)
  • Laundry service (extra charge)
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour security (extra charge)
  • Bellboy service
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Smoke detector
  • Hotel safe (extra charge)
  • Lift access (extra charge)
  • Shop (extra charge)
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Gym
  • Luggage room (extra charge)

Catering

  • Bar (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Highchairs
  • Banquet hall (extra charge)

Sports

  • Fitness

Business

  • Conference room (1)
  • Meeting room (3)
  • Projector
  • Printer
  • Photocopier
  • Audio-visual equipment rental

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Breakfast a la carte
  • À la carte lunch
  • À la carte dinner

Payment methods

  • American Express
  • JCB
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Good to know

  • LGTBIQ friendly
  • Early Check-in
  • Early departure
  • Identification card at arrival
  • Flight information required
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age (18)
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Rooms

  • Suite

    Ted's Suite

  • Suite

    Eve Branson Suite

  • Suite

    Castle View King Suite

  • Double room

    Chamber King Accessible

  • Double room

    Chamber King

  • Junior suite

    Grand Chamber Queen Suite

  • Suite

    Kasbah Tamadot Suite

  • Double room

    Chamber King Balcony

  • Double room

    Chamber King Castle View

  • Double room

    Grand Chamber King

  • Family room

    Family King Suite

  • Double room

    Chamber King Terrace

  • Apartment

    Sir Richard's Flat

  • Twin room

    Chamber Twin

Occupancy by room type
Room typeGuestsAdults / children
Double roomup to 44 adults / 3 children
Junior suiteup to 55 adults / 3 children
Single roomup to 11 adults
Twin roomup to 44 adults / 3 children

Room types and occupancy come from the Hotelbeds catalogue and have not been confirmed by the hotel, so treat them as indicative. Ask the hotel for current rooms, bed layout and the number of guests.

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Location

1 India Buildings Victoria Street, Edinburgh EH1 2EX

  • Land's End677 km
  • Penzance668 km
  • St Ives657 km
  • Falmouth657 km
  • Newquay629 km
  • Padstow613 km
  • Bude576 km

Straight-line figures from the hotel's coordinates. Cornish lanes and the coast path are slower than the map suggests, and rail and bus services can be sparse outside summer; see the walks.

Nearby, from the catalogue

  1. Victoria Street (Edinburgh's UNESCO World Heritage Site)46 m
  2. National Museum of Scotland457 m
  3. Scott Monument594 m
  4. City centre650 m
  5. Bus/Train station685 m
  6. Edinburgh Castle960 m
  7. Golf course1.2 km
  8. Palace of Holyrood House1.8 km
  9. Harbour4.5 km
  10. Beach6 km

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Meals

Type of stay

  • Luxury collection

Key facts

Year of most recent renovation
2022
Total number of rooms
222
Number of floors (main building)
10
Twin rooms
11
Double rooms
204
Junior suites
9
Suites
18
Superior rooms
28

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Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 18/08/2026.