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About the Hotel

1 India Buildings, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2EX

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh - A 19th Century architectural gem with craft cocktail bars and dining venues in Edinburgh's historic Old Town

Located in a restored 19th-century India Buildings complex, this 222-room EDI hotel combines Victorian architecture with contemporary Scottish design. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh offers chambers and suites featuring patented lounge beds, sliding privacy doors, SMEG mini-fridges, and dedicated dressing areas with makeup vanities. Four distinct dining venues include Commons Club restaurant serving Scottish cuisine, Eve bar for craft cocktails, Oculus Lounge set beneath a historic cupola, and the intimate Funny Library coffee bar. The 24/7 fitness center provides modern exercise equipment, while business amenities include versatile meeting spaces in the former medieval Greyfriars Hall. Pet-friendly accommodations welcome dogs at no additional charge. Positioned in Old Town's Victoria Street, Virgin Hotels stands 656.2 ft from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, with Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile within walking distance.

Pros

Historic cupola lounge offers unique architectural setting for afternoon tea

Flexible chamber layouts with patented beds and separate dressing areas

Four distinct drinking and dining venues on property

Located in a restored 19th-century landmark building

Cons

25-minute drive from Edinburgh Airport

Hillside location requires uphill walking from train station

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Getting around

Easily find local transportation options to help you explore

City Centre
Edinburgh500 m
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 13.1 km
Dundee (DND) 96.5 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station600 m
Bus
Bus stop200 m

What our guests says about facilities

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What’s included

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Valet parking
  • 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

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
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Location

1 India Buildings, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2EX
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1 India Buildings, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2EX
Nearby
Museum
National Museum of Scotland
360 m
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
360 m
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
360 m
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
360 m
Monument
Scott Monument
360 m
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
360 m
Museum
The Writers' Museum
360 m
Museum
Gladstone's Land
360 m
Nicolson Street
Surgeons' Hall Museums
360 m
Museum
Museum of Childhood
360 m
Museum
John Knox House
360 m
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
360 m
53 Princes Street
Princes Street
360 m
Gallery
City Art Centre
360 m
Church
Mercat Cross
420 m
Cemetery
The Robertson Mausoleum
360 m
Restaurants
The Witchery by the Castle
150 m
The Royal Mile 352 Castlehill
Maison Bleue
0 m
Kinnells House 36-38 Victoria Street
Hanam's Middle East Restaurant
100 m
3 Johnston Terrace Near Edinburgh Castle
The Grain Store
10 m
30 Victoria Street 1st Floor
Ondine
130 m
10 Cambridge Street (1st Floor
Makars Gourmet Mash Bar
200 m
12 N. Bank St
Howies Victoria
60 m
10-14 Victoria Street
Maxies Bistro & Wine Bar
120 m
5B Johnston Terrace
The Castle Arms
120 m
6 Johnston Terrace
Bertie's Restaurant & Bar
60 m
9 Victoria Street
Nok's Kitchen On The Castle
30 m
5A Johnston Terrace
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