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About the Hotel

1 India Buildings, EDI, 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 0.3 miles from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, with Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile within walking distance.

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh: 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

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh: Cons

- 25-minute drive from Edinburgh Airport - Hillside location requires uphill walking from train station

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King Room
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260 sq. feet 
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King Room Mobility accessible
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2 persons
270 sq. feet 
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390 sq. feet 
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Getting around

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City Center
EDI1700 ft
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 8.1 mi
Dundee (DND) 60.0 mi
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station2000 ft
Bus
Bus stop700 ft

What our guests says about facilities

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What’s included

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Baggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Elevator
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

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

  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Room features

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

Bathroom

  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Location

1 India Buildings, EDI, United Kingdom, EH1 2EX
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1 India Buildings, EDI, United Kingdom, EH1 2EX
Nearby
Museums
National Museum of Scotland
1200 ft
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
1200 ft
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
1200 ft
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
1200 ft
Monuments and Landmarks
Scott Monument
1200 ft
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
1200 ft
Museums
The Writers' Museum
1200 ft
Museums
Gladstone's Land
1200 ft
Nicolson Street
Surgeons' Hall Museums
1200 ft
Museums
Museum of Childhood
1200 ft
Museums
John Knox House
1200 ft
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
1200 ft
53 Princes Street
Princes Street
1200 ft
Gallery
City Art Centre
1200 ft
Church
Mercat Cross
1400 ft
Cemetery
The Robertson Mausoleum
1200 ft
Restaurants
The Witchery by the Castle
500 ft
The Royal Mile 352 Castlehill
Maison Bleue
0 ft
Kinnells House 36-38 Victoria Street
Hanam's Middle East Restaurant
400 ft
3 Johnston Terrace Near Edinburgh Castle
The Grain Store
100 ft
30 Victoria Street 1st Floor
Ondine
500 ft
10 Cambridge Street (1st Floor
Howies Victoria
200 ft
10-14 Victoria Street
Makars Gourmet Mash Bar
700 ft
12 N. Bank St
Maxies Bistro & Wine Bar
400 ft
5B Johnston Terrace
The Castle Arms
400 ft
6 Johnston Terrace
Bertie's Restaurant & Bar
200 ft
9 Victoria Street
Nok's Kitchen On The Castle
100 ft
5A Johnston Terrace
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