Fraser Suites Edinburgh vs Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Both are in Edinburgh, 200 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Old Town
Fraser Suites Edinburgh
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 9.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★★★Old Town
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 200 m apart.
Why is Fraser Suites Edinburgh better than Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?
- 1More guest reviews (533 vs 18), so the rating is more reliable×30
Why is Virgin Hotels Edinburgh better than Fraser Suites Edinburgh?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.7)+0.2
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Fraser Suites Edinburgh vs Virgin Hotels Edinburgh: which hotel is better? | Fraser Suites Edinburgh | Virgin Hotels Edinburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Location | 9.7 | 9.4 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +1.0 | 9.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.9 +0.2 |
| Number of reviews | 533 +515 | 18 |
| Rank in Edinburgh | top 33% +6% | top 39% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.7 +0.3 | 9.4 |
| Distance to Old Town centre | 60 m −130 m | 190 m |
| To public transport | 150 m −190 m | 340 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 250 m −200 m | 450 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 7 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 75 | 99 |
| Floors | 7 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2009 | – |
| Listed amenities | 11 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 16:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Fraser Suites EdinburghVirgin Hotels Edinburgh
- Fraser Suites Edinburgh is cheaper in 11 of 12 months
- Fraser Suites Edinburgh: €316 a night on average · Virgin Hotels Edinburgh: €434 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Edinburgh by month
All months
| Month | Fraser Suites Edinburgh | Virgin Hotels Edinburgh |
|---|---|---|
| November | €264 | €366 |
| December | €174 | €310 |
| January | €136 | €173 |
| February | €321 | €298 |
| March | €195 | €208 |
| April | €248 | €347 |
| May | €356 | €556 |
| June | €394 | €467 |
| July | €460 | €789 |
| August | €486 | €735 |
| September | €347 | €501 |
| October | €406 | €462 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
200 m apart
Fraser Suites Edinburgh: city centre: 150 m, nearest station Newcastle Train Station: 150 m, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 11 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh: city centre: 160 m, nearest station Newcastle Train Station: 340 m, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 11 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Fraser Suites Edinburgh or Virgin Hotels Edinburgh: common questions
Which is better, Fraser Suites Edinburgh or Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?
Fraser Suites Edinburgh leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport.
Which is cheaper, Fraser Suites Edinburgh or Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?
Over the year Fraser Suites Edinburgh costs about €316 a night on average against €434 at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Fraser Suites Edinburgh is closer: 60 m from the centre, against 190 m for Virgin Hotels Edinburgh.
How far apart are Fraser Suites Edinburgh and Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?
The two hotels are 200 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score