Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Terrace
Balcony
Bathtub
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Key card access
Daily housekeeping
Non-smoking rooms

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Conveniently set in the center of Edinburgh, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness center, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service and luggage storage space. Guests can use a bar. At the hotel, every room comes with a closet and a flat-screen TV. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, while certain units at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh also provide guests with a terrace. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property. Speaking Bulgarian, English, Spanish and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always on hand to help. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include The Real Mary King's Close, Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and National Museum of Scotland. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 5.6 miles from Virgin Hotels Edinburgh.

This is our guests' favorite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Mar 15, 2022
Hotel chain/brand:
Virgin Hotels

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free


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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 bunk bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Travel Sustainable Level 2
This property is making considerable investments and efforts towards becoming more sustainable. We’ve worked with experts such as Travalyst and Sustainalize to create the Travel Sustainable program – making it easier for you to experience the world more sustainably.
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Stephanie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Did not eat breakfast , loved the location , very central to everything.
  • Debbie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The location is exceptional right in the heart of Old Edinburgh.
  • Leanne
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Staff was great…. Modern, clean perfect room even a yoga mat. We would definitely stay there again.
  • Emma
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The hotel staff were amazing and we haven’t ever seen this standard of service
  • I
    Irene
    CanadaCanada
    The staff from the front desk, concierge, housekeeping, and server staff were excellent. Two servers in particular were outstanding at breakfast in Eve restaurant. We stayed six days at the Virgin Hotel and Giannis and Andrew were the most...
  • Stephanie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Location was great. Service also great Had dinner at eves one night - quite pleasant
  • Barbara
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Great hotel. Clean, wonderful, roomy room. Cordial staff
  • Jessica
    QatarQatar
    Excellent stay in Edinburgh with superb staff Cathrine from front office For arranging the surprise birthday banner Nicole at Reception area Pennie from housekeeping
  • Jabor
    QatarQatar
    Great location, very central but also reserved from the main tourist locations. Amazing interiors throughout the entire hotel. The rooms are very pretty, staff are very friendly and lots of things to do around the hotel.
  • Debra
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Immaculate hotel Perfect location we will definitely be returning

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi .. Can you tell me where the nearest secure parking is and if there is a postcode for it I could use in the sat nav .. thanks Peter

    We have partnered with St. James Quarter - located approximately 1 mile from the hotel - for a discounted rate for overnight parking. To access there..
    Answered on 14 August 2022
  • Hi.Can we bring a small dog of our own

    The hotel is pet-friendly, and you can bring up to 2 pets along with you as long as they fit in the lift. We’ll provide the bed and treats for them.
    Answered on 5 November 2022
  • Can I take my 5 pound small dog?

    Hi, Yes we are a dog friendly hotel. There is no additional charges for bringing your dog to stay with us.
    Answered on 6 September 2022
  • Can we smoke on the balcony

    All chambers & suites are non-smoking, including those with a balcony or terrace. There are designated smoking areas outside of the hotel which we ca..
    Answered on 8 June 2022
  • for 2 adults and 2 kids, age 12 and 10, where would they sleep?

    For a group with 2 adults and 2 children who are 12 & 10, we would recommend choosing our Family King Suite. This suite offers 1 king bed in the firs..
    Answered on 25 May 2022
  • Where is the nearest hop on bust stop?

    The closest hop-on-hop-off bus stop is at St. Andrew Square which is approximately about a 10-15minutes walking distance from the hotel.
    Answered on 15 September 2022
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Hotel area info *

Restaurants
4 Restaurants On Site

  • Funny Library Coffee Shop
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Cocktail hour
  • 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, 9.2

Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Restaurant
Room service
24-hour front desk
Bar
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Walk-in closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Spa
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • Bulgarian
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

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 accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered 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.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express Cash is not accepted Virgin Hotels Edinburgh accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

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

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.

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

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.

FAQs about Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

  • Virgin Hotels Edinburgh offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center

  • Virgin Hotels Edinburgh has 4 restaurants:

    • Commons Club Restaurant
    • Eve
    • Commons Club Bar
    • Funny Library Coffee Shop

  • Check-in at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Room options at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Suite
    • Triple

  • Guests staying at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

  • Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is 350 feet from the center of Edinburgh.

  • The prices at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.