Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.8
  • View
  • Pet friendly
  • Free Wifi
  • Balcony
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms

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 5.6 mi from Edinburgh Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as The Real Mary King's Close (3-minute walk), National Museum of Scotland (1640 feet), and Edinburgh Castle (less than 0.6 mi). Boating, kayaking, and canoeing are available in the surroundings.

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

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Robinson
United States United States
“Only used car transport to and from airport. Otherwise the hotel is perfectly located and we walked everywhere.”
Luke
Malta Malta
“Location is super central and close to everything you plan in Edinburgh. Bonus tip for runners - The Meadows park is very close and is a flat loop. The staff are very helpful and always available.”
Lior
Israel Israel
“This hotel exceeded our expectations! The staff are very nice and accommodating, our room was lovely and had a lot of space, breakfast was great. And the highlight for me was that the hotel as a small and cosy library with fire in the...”
Andrea
United States United States
“Amazing location! Friendly and helpful staff, fascinating building. I would stay here again and recommend it also.”
Shannon
United States United States
“The location of this hotel cannot be beat: just below the Royal Mile, at the top of Victoria Street, right off George IV bridge. National Museum and Greyfriar's Bobby are right down the street. Lively bar inside, quiet sitting area, also. Hotel is...”
Hally
United States United States
“The staff were exceptionally helpful, warm, and welcoming. They made my birthday extra special and I’d definitely stay there again :)”
Christopher
United States United States
“Great location. Concierge was super nice and helpful.”
Wafa
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“Location qnd i would like to thanks Martin The easy process for check out”
Rashele
United States United States
“Wonderful rooms and the staff are amazing. Location is great too.”
Wejdan
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“I stayed at the Virgin Hotel Edinburgh in October and had a great experience. The location is excellent—right on Victoria Street and you can walk almost everywhere. I felt safe throughout my stay, and the staff were consistently friendly and...”

Availability

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2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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1 king bed
1 king bed
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Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 bunk bed
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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

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.

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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 10 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.