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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

1 India Buildings Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2EX
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Situated in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is a masterful marriage of 19th Century architecture and contemporary design with a local influence. Combined with heartfelt service and exclusivity for all; the 222-room hotel considers every desire and comfort for the modern traveller. Our two-chamber room concept is complete with a patented lounge bed for optimal lounging - reading and relaxing - dressing area and closet space separated by a set of sliding privacy doors. Free high-speed WIFI - no hidden fees and street level pricing on minibar. At Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, you can enjoy 2 drinking and dining experiences. Visit our exquisite, high class restaurant and bar Commons Club or enjoy a bold taste of Italy where delicious food, crafted drinks and late night entertainment at Eve. Keep up with your fitness goals on the go in our 24/7 gym. Stay in the KNOW with our membership program. Complimentary room upgrades/rate discounts/Spirit Hour and personalised amenities. Our hotel is pet friendly; so go ahead and bring the other family member along. THE KNOW is Virgin Hotels' personalised loyalty program - it's our way of making your stay even more memorable. Think free room upgrades. The best rates. Special Offers. Once you've joined, the more you let us know, the more we can pander to your every desire.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandOther AffiliationPreferred Hotels & Resorts
Built1864
Renovated2022
Total meeting space342 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms222
Venue typeHotel

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jan 18, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 22, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Aug 01 - Aug 31Dec 30 - Dec 31
Shoulder season
Sep 01 - Dec 29May 01 - Jul 31
Low season
Jan 01 - Apr 30

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
342 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,131.3 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
4
Second largest room
419.8 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Greyfriars Church
2,131.3 sq. ft.
-
150
30
120
150
72
40
72
Founders Room
419.8 sq. ft.
-
32
12
30
32
16
20
24
Study
236.8 sq. ft.
-
16
10
10
16
8
8
8
Sandbox
301.4 sq. ft.
-
20
12
20
20
12
12
16

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
222
Double (2 beds)
222
Suites
18

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 7.15 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( £15.00/day )
Valet parking
( £40.00/day )
Street parking

Local Attractions

The Grassmarket
The Grassmarket
Historical landmark
2 mins
The Grassmarket is a historic market place and an event space in the Old Town of Edinburgh.
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
Historical landmark
1 min
The Royal Mile is at the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, with Edinburgh Castle at its head and the Palace of Holyroodhouse at its foot. Its name comes from its tradition as a processional route for kings and queens for the last 500 years.
Princes Street Gardens
Princes Street Gardens
Park
5 mins
Princes Street Gardens are two adjacent public parks in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland, lying in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. The Gardens were created in the 1820s following the long draining of the Nor Loch and building of the New Town, beginning in the 1760s.
Princes Street
Edinburgh, GB
St James Quarter
St James Quarter
Shopping
1 mi
St James Quarter is a new retail led, lifestyle district. Eat, Drink, Shop & Discover. Get ready to play, to love, to connect, to discover, to create, to be proud.
St James Square
Edinburgh, GB EH1 3AD
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National Museum of Scotland
National Museum of Scotland
Museum
5 mins
The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, Scotland, was formed in 2006 with the merger of the new Museum of Scotland, with collections relating to Scottish antiquities, culture and history, and the adjacent Royal Scottish Museum with international collections covering science and technology, natural history, and world cultures
Chambers Street
Edinburgh, GB EH1 1JF
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Edinburgh International Convention Centre (EICC)
Edinburgh International Convention Centre (EICC)
Convention center
1 km
The Edinburgh International Conference Centre is the principal convention and conference centre in Edinburgh, Scotland
The Exchange
150 Morrison Street
Edinburgh Eh3 8EE
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Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Airport
8 mi
Edinburgh City Airport - direct routes to Europe, East coast of the US and UAE.
Edinburgh EH12 9DN
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Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle
Historical landmark
5 mins
Edinburgh Castle is one of the most exciting historic sites in Western Europe. Set in the heart of Scotland's dynamic capital city, it is sure to capture your imagination.
Castlehill
Edinburgh, GB EH1 2NG
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Additional details

Location: Heart of Edinburgh's Old Town Victoria Street, Scotland's most photographed street. Room Count: 222 Chambers 18 Suites Food & Beverage: Commons Club Restaurant & Bar Eve's Restaurant & Bar No WIFI fees regardless of speed or bandwidth Mini Bars on street pricing No pet fees or size limitations

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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Virgin Hotels Edinburgh's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Virgin Hotels Edinburgh have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Virgin Hotels Edinburgh and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Virgin Hotels Edinburgh's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Virgin Hotels Edinburgh clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
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