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About the Hotel

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

Guests of the 5-star smoke-free Virgin Hotels Edinburgh can enjoy easy access to The Robertson Mausoleum, which is situated merely a 5-minute walk away. Boasting a location approximately 400 metres from National Museum of Scotland, this Edinburgh hotel comprises 222 rooms and 3 restaurants.

Location

The hotel is located in the very heart of Edinburgh, within 10 minutes' walk of the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral" and in close proximity to the Leith Princes Street. You can reach the centre of Edinburgh in 10 minutes on foot.

This Edinburgh property is situated 2.8 km from Arthur's Seat hike, while Edinburgh bus station lies just 0.6 km away.

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is near Edinburgh Waverley train station.

Rooms

Some rooms provide coffee/tea making equipment as well as complimentary wireless internet and a TV set to help you enjoy your stay. They also come with private bathrooms.

Eat & Drink

The Virgin Edinburgh includes an à la carte restaurant and a lounge bar. The restaurant serves Scottish cuisine for lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy a selection of Scottish dishes at Southern Cross Cafe situated around 5 minutes' walk from this Edinburgh hotel.

Leisure & Business

The accommodation will also help you keep fit with fitness classes at a fitness room available on site.

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The hotel provides many room choices—family rooms, doubles, and pet-friendly suites—with breakfast, free cancellation, and special offers
Kamar kembar superior
Max:
2 persons
29 m² 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
Shower
Bathtub
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Kamar queen executive
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2 persons
56 m² 
Bed options:
1 Tempat Tidur Ukuran King
Shower
Bathtub
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Kamar queen deluxe
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2 persons
35 m² 
Bed options:
1 Tempat Tidur Ukuran King
Shower
Bathtub
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Local transport and travel tips

Overview of transport options available

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

Facilities

Hotels feature amenities designed to keep both you and your pet comfortable

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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Hotel 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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