Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
- Pet friendly
- Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
- Gym
- Bar
- Laundry
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is a five-star hotel in the Old Town, at 1 India Buildings. It suits travellers who want to be on the Royal Mile and in the middle of the city's bars and restaurants, with a 24-hour gym and two on-site restaurants.
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is a five-star hotel with two restaurants, a bar and lounge, and a gym open 24 hours a day. Guests can also use the concierge, laundry service, luggage storage and a safe at reception, and the reception desk is staffed around the clock. A buffet breakfast is served daily from 07:00 to 10:30 for an extra charge, and there is a children's menu. The hotel has a lift, and several areas including the restaurant, lounge, business centre and fitness centre are wheelchair accessible.
The hotel stands in the heart of the Old Town. The Royal Mile and Grassmarket are each a 1 min walk away, and Edinburgh Castle is 6 min on foot. Within two minutes you can reach the Writers' Museum, the Heart of Midlothian, Thomas Riddell and The Scotch Whisky Experience. Edinburgh Waverley station is 5 min on foot, and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is about 37 min by car.
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh: who is it for?
The hotel suits travellers who want to walk everywhere, such as couples visiting the Castle and Royal Mile on foot, who will find the 1 min walks to both convenient. It also suits business or working travellers, thanks to the business centre and the 24-hour reception and fitness centre. Families will appreciate the children's menu, and guests with mobility needs will find the lift and wheelchair-accessible areas useful.
Is its price a good deal?
Only prices actually recorded by RoomForNight for one night, never estimates.
Since November 1, 2026: from €276 to €503 a night, over 4 readings.
Weekdays (Sunday to Thursday nights)
€352 on average
5-star hotels in Édimbourg
5% cheaper
Median price €353, across 13 hotels
Hotels in Vieille ville d’Édimbourg
49% more expensive
Median price €226, across 24 hotels
Hotels recorded in Édimbourg
68% more expensive
Median price €201, across 138 hotels
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh: which rooms?
Room prices checked on November 9, 2026 for the night of December 9, 2026, converted from US dollars to euros at the European Central Bank rate. The exact rate is shown by our partner when you book. Room types offered by the hotel on Hotels.com. Availability and rates when you book.
Where is Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?
Distance from Virgin Hotels Edinburgh to the centre of Édimbourg: 8 min walk, as the crow flies.
Open in Google MapsVirgin Hotels Edinburgh: what to do around it?
Landmarks
- Royal Mile1 min walk
- Grassmarket1 min walk
- Château d'Édimbourg6 min walk
- Édimbourg (EDI)37 min drive
Where to eat nearby?
- Commons ClubRestaurant1 min walk
- Blank Street CoffeeCafé1 min walk
- KnoopsCafé1 min walk
- HowiesRestaurant1 min walk
- PizzaExpressPizzeria1 min walk
- Scotts KitchenCafé1 min walk
Where to go out at night?
- Finnegan's WakePub1 min walk
- The Liquid RoomNightclub1 min walk
- EveBar1 min walk
- Bar G+V HotelBar1 min walk
- The Bongo ClubNightclub1 min walk
What to see nearby?
- Writers' MuseumMuseum2 min walk
- Heart of MidlothianAttraction2 min walk
- Thomas RiddellAttraction2 min walk
- The Scotch Whisky ExperienceAttraction2 min walk
- Museum on the MoundMuseum2 min walk
- Anne and Robert PotterAttraction2 min walk
How to get around?
- Edinburgh WaverleyTrain station5 min walk
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Straight-line distances from the hotel, estimated walking times. openstreetmap.org/copyright · Powered by Geoapify
Amenities, fees, rooms and landmarks: information provided by the hotel on Hotels.com.
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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh: frequently asked questions
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh: where is the hotel?+
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is in Edinburgh, in the Vieille ville d’Édimbourg area. Address: 1 India Buildings, EH1 2EX Edinburgh. Royal Mile is a 1 min walk away. Distance from Virgin Hotels Edinburgh to the centre of Édimbourg: 8 min walk, as the crow flies.
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh: how much is a night?+
The latest recorded price is €332 for the night of December 9, 2026 (recorded on November 9, 2026). Since November 1, 2026, our readings range from €276 to €503.
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh: what transport is nearby?+
Around the hotel: Edinburgh Waverley (Train station, 5 min walk).
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh: where to eat nearby?+
Around the hotel: Commons Club (Restaurant, 1 min walk), Blank Street Coffee (Café, 1 min walk), and Knoops (Café, 1 min walk).
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh: where to go out at night?+
Around the hotel: Finnegan's Wake (Pub, 1 min walk), The Liquid Room (Nightclub, 1 min walk), and Eve (Bar, 1 min walk).
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh: what to see nearby?+
Around the hotel: Writers' Museum (Museum, 2 min walk), Heart of Midlothian (Attraction, 2 min walk), and Thomas Riddell (Attraction, 2 min walk).
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh: which room types?+
The hotel offers, among others: Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber) (24 m², Sleeps 2), 1 King Bed with accessibility (Chamber) (25 m², Sleeps 2), Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Chamber) (24 m², Sleeps 2), Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Chamber) (25 m², Sleeps 2), and Grand Chamber King (28 m², Sleeps 2).
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh: is there parking?+
Yes, the hotel lists parking.
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh: are pets allowed?+
Yes, the hotel accepts pets.
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh: is the Wi-Fi free?+
Yes, the hotel lists free Wi-Fi.
Is breakfast included at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?+
Breakfast is a buffet served daily from 07:00 to 10:30 and is available for an additional charge. Check the rate you book to see whether it is included.
Can guests use the gym at any time?+
Yes, the fitness room is open 24 hours a day. The fitness centre is also wheelchair accessible.
Is the hotel accessible for guests using a wheelchair?+
The hotel has a lift and a wheelchair-accessible route to it. The restaurant, lounge, business centre, fitness centre, concierge and public toilets are also wheelchair accessible.
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