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About the Hotel

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

Offering a central location 1.8 km from Dynamic Earth, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh has 2 restaurants. Situated a short walk from the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral", this 5-star hotel features an Ă  la carte restaurant serving Scottish cuisine.

Location

Located at a 400-metre distance from the combined National Museum of Scotland, the property is 10 minutes' walk from Edinburgh city centre. Scott Monument is only a few metres from the hotel, while Victoria Street bus stop is 5 minutes' stroll away.

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh can also be found at a distance of 2.1 km from this accommodation.

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is directly connected with Edinburgh Waverley train station, which is about 500 metres away.

Rooms

The property has 222 rooms with a dressing room. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a mini fridge bar are provided. They include an electric kettle and glassware.

Eat & Drink

Commons Club is one of the 3 in-house restaurants. There is a wine bar on site. It also features a terrace for guests' comfort. You can visit a café situated close by and taste British cuisine.

Leisure & Business

The Virgin has a fitness centre.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Chamber King Balcony
2 persons
24 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Chamber King Castle View
2 persons
24 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Chamber King Terrace
2 persons
24 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Family King Suite
2 persons
36 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Getting around

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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

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
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

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

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • 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, 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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