Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

$$$$|View on mapEdinburgh, United Kingdom|Reservation: +44-160-073-8777|
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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
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Overview

Featuring a storage room and a restaurant, the 5-star Virgin Hotels Edinburgh lies approximately 5 minutes' stroll from Royal Mile. The hotel also offers guests Wi-Fi in the rooms.

Location

This hotel is located in the very heart of Edinburgh, 5 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Old Town and next to The Writers' Museum. The property offers proximity to natural sights like the royal Holyrood Park (1.1 miles) and The Meadows (0.8 miles). There is People's Story Museum just 0.6 miles away, while Edinburgh bus station a 10-minute stroll from the Edinburgh hotel.

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is 63 miles from Dundee airport.

Rooms

This Edinburgh accommodation has 222 rooms appointed with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as self-catering options such as a mini fridge bar. Furnished with a couch set and a work desk, these rooms have an adjoining terrace and a balcony. For more comfort, bath sheets and hair dryers, along with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, are provided.

Eat & Drink

Residents can have breakfast in the restaurant. Guests can unwind at the on-site coffee bar with a favorite drink. Southern Cross Cafe is within walking distance of the hotel.

A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP20 per person per day. 

Leisure & Business

The Virgin Hotels will also help you keep fit with fitness classes at a fitness suite available on site.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12 pm
Amenities
No parking available.
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP20 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese, Bulgarian
Building
Number of floors:10
Number of rooms:222
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Rooms and availability

Design Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking
Design King Room Mobility accessible
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking
Themed Mini Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Board games

Room view

  • Landscape view

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Patio
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

💵 Lowest room price 387 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 8.1 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Edinburgh, EDI

Location
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Address
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1 India Buildings, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2EX
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1 India Buildings, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2EX
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Museum
National Museum of Scotland
100 yd
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
100 yd
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
100 yd
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
100 yd
Monument
Scott Monument
100 yd
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
100 yd
Museum
The Writers' Museum
100 yd
Museum
Gladstone's Land
100 yd
Nicolson Street
Surgeons' Hall Museums
100 yd
Museum
Museum of Childhood
100 yd
Museum
John Knox House
100 yd
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
100 yd
53 Princes Street
Princes Street
100 yd
Gallery
City Art Centre
100 yd
Church
Mercat Cross
100 yd
Cemetery
The Robertson Mausoleum
100 yd
Restaurant
The Witchery by the Castle
100 yd
Restaurant
Maison Bleue
0 yd
Restaurant
Hanam's Middle East Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
The Grain Store
100 yd
Restaurant
Ondine
100 yd
Restaurant
Howies Victoria
100 yd
Restaurant
Makars Gourmet Mash Bar
100 yd
Restaurant
Maxies Bistro & Wine Bar
100 yd
Restaurant
The Castle Arms
100 yd
Restaurant
Bertie's Restaurant & Bar
100 yd
Restaurant
Nok's Kitchen On The Castle
100 yd

Reviews of Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

8.4 /10
Great167 reviews
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  • Perfect
    9.0

    The room was well-equipped with an electric kettle, a mini bar fridge, and air conditioning, and the location was great.

    Phil United Kingdom, 
  • Perfect
    9.0

    quite comfortable stay, we were there for 1 day. fairly clean place and brilliant location, enjoyed very-very nice staff. the room was stunning & fairly quiet with builders right outside window.

    Sam United Kingdom, 
  • Perfect
    9.2

    It was cool and clean hotel, exactly as described, with nice staff and exceptional location close to a nightclub...

    Amy United Kingdom, 
  • Great
    8.0

    The location was marvellous and brilliant for visiting bars and restaurants so close to the hotel. My relaxing room had an electric kettle, a mini bar fridge, and air conditioning. The very very nice and welcoming staff members provided a few recommendations. Thoroughly enjoyed my comfortable stay and would stay here again.

    Matt United Kingdom, 
  • Great
    8.0

    The hotel is neat and has extremely helpful staff. The location is perfect, within walking distance of Waverly Train station. The rooms are absolutely stunning and brand-new.

    John United Kingdom, 
  • Perfect
    9.2

    The staff here were really friendly and easy to talk to 😀.

    Sean United Kingdom, 
  • Great
    8.2

    The rooms were huge with builders right outside window, the staff were extremely helpful.

    Richard United Kingdom, 
  • Perfect
    9.0

    The room was very relaxing and had a separate bathroom, an electric kettle, a mini bar fridge, and air conditioning.

    Clive United Kingdom, 
  • Perfect
    9.4

    So many options for food and everything was fantastic. The room was amazing, all new and beautiful. Loved having a mini fridge, a safe, and coffee/tea in our room. 🌟

    Paul United Kingdom, 
  • Very good
    7.0

    Comfortable bed in the room, and also a kitchen and a terrace for some extra convenience! 😊

    George United Kingdom, 
  • Perfect
    9.0

    The central location makes it a convenient place to stay, and the main bar is enjoyable.

    John United Kingdom, 
  • Nice
    6.2

    The hotel boasts a stunning location in Edinburgh. The staff are attentive and the rooms are well-designed and huge. The restaurant offers great meals for breakfast.

    Anthony United Kingdom, 
  • Great
    8.4

    The rooms are huge and brand-new and complete with very stylish decoration, the bedroom, for instance. An electric kettle, a fridge, and glassware are a nice touch.

    Jack United Kingdom, 
  • Very good
    7.0

    This place is fantastic - it's really clean, the staff are friendly, and it's in a great location in the Old Town; we got a gorgeous room with stylish decor, a lovely view, and even some complimentary cocktails.

    Joe United Kingdom, 
  • Great
    8.0

    The staff here is amazing, they provided us with all the information we needed and our double room came with two cocktails and a lovely view, making our stay very comfortable.

    Patrick United Kingdom, 

FAQ about Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

What landmarks can I find in vicinity of Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?
During their stay at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh guests can visit Royal Yacht Britannia (2.4 miles), Edinburgh Old Town (0.2 miles) as well as the surviving 17th-century high-tenement Gladstone's Land House (0.3 miles) among others.
What interesting sites can I visit not far from the 5-star Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?
The closest landmarks to the 5-star Virgin Hotels Edinburgh include The Real Mary King's Close (0.4 miles), the spirelike Victorian memorial "Scott Monument" (0.5 miles) and Royal Mile, accessible with a 5-minute walk.
Can I have lunch or dinner next to the Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?
Restaurants near the Virgin Hotels Edinburgh include Ondine (450 feet) offering upscale prices as well as Howies Victoria (200 feet) with moderately placed prices.
Can I have breakfast at the Edinburgh hotel?
Yes, guests of the Edinburgh hotel can enjoy a continental breakfast served daily in the restaurant.
What time is check-in and check-out at the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 3 PM to 11.59 PM and check out from 12 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at the Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?
The price for a room in the Virgin Hotels Edinburgh starts at £498.
What payment methods are available in the Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?
At the Virgin Hotels Edinburgh guests can pay using American Express, Visa and Mastercard as well as other payment methods.
Which amenities are included in the rooms at the Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?
All rooms of the Virgin Hotels Edinburgh feature a mini fridge bar and coffee/tea making machines as well as a laptop-compatible safe and smoke detectors, some of them boast private bathrooms along with hairdryers and a roll in shower.
Is the staff at the Virgin Hotels Edinburgh multilingual?
Yes, the staff of the Virgin Hotels Edinburgh speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese and Bulgarian.
Which facilities are available in the hotel?
Top locations of the hotel include a storage for belongings and a restaurant, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box and baggage storage.
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