Well set in Edinburgh, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. Guests can have a drink at the bar. At the hotel, every room comes with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, certain units at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh also provide guests with a balcony. All units in the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV and slippers. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available daily at the property. At Virgin Hotels Edinburgh you will find a restaurant serving Scottish cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Speaking Bulgarian, English, Spanish and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. Popular points of interest near the hotel include The Real Mary King's Close, Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh Airport is 9 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Virgin Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 bunk bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Carl
    South Africa South Africa
    Staff were all incredibly friendly and helpful! Very good location.
  • Brandon
    South Africa South Africa
    Location perfect, great staff. Nice bar for cocktails
  • Dionysios
    Greece Greece
    The location of the hotel in the old Town is super convenient! The ambiance in the hotel is very nice! The staff is performing in a very professional way 👏.
  • Giulia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hotel in the old town of Edinburgh. Rooms are spacious and modern. Staff is very friendly. I would recommend.
  • Dominic
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is perfect for all the sites and restaurants/bars and staff are all cheerful
  • Julie
    Australia Australia
    As I have been travelling for 3 months, some of my memories are a little vague. As far as I can remember, everything was very good and I enjoyed the restaurant. In particular, the sommelier & the older gentleman who had retired as a school...
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything, beautiful, exceptional, service was excellent. Food, drink, room, the ambiance about the place all of it beautiful.
  • Hannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location . Lovely welcome from Ed the concierge and a glass of Prosecco while we checked in was a nice touch. Comfortable room and lounges/bars. Would have liked breakfast for the price but Edinburgh isn’t cheap.
  • Sarah
    Ireland Ireland
    Hotel Review Our two-night stay was absolutely amazing! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome—each team member was exceptionally friendly and went out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed. The hotel...
  • Daleen
    Ireland Ireland
    Most amazing location. Top class service and facilities. And the place is immaculate.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
3 restaurants on site

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

Facilities of Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • 3 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Dressing room
Outdoors
  • Terrace
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
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs £45 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and 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
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Wellness
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • Bulgarian
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSolo Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-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 non-refundable 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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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

FAQs about Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

  • The prices at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Triple

  • Check-in at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Virgin Hotels Edinburgh has 3 restaurants:

    • Commons Club Restaurant
    • Eve
    • Commons Club Bar

  • Guests staying at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

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

    • Fitness centre

  • Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is 100 yards from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.