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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4.0 star property
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Castle View Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
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Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HJ
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, National Museum of Scotland
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪24 min drive‬
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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

City Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(76 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

City Double Room Single Use

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Castle View Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Castle View Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City Plus Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

City Plus Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City Plus Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

City Plus Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Castle View Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Castle View Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Castle View Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Castle View Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Hotel in Edinburgh, steps from Grassmarket
Along with self parking, this smoke-free hotel has concierge services and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance and wedding services are on-site.
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel offers 122 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Edinburgh Castle. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and dry cleaning service.
  • Free WiFi
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness, spaciousness and overall comfort
  • Steps from Grassmarket and 6 minutes on foot from Edinburgh Castle
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel also features dry cleaning/laundry services, complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, and a front desk safe. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 20 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 18.50 to 18.50 per person

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests travelling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.50 to 18.50 for adults and GBP 0 to 18.50 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 20 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1047 out of 1578 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 387 out of 1578 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1578 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1578 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1578 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan, Swindon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I have to say, not our best choice of hotels in Edinburgh. Lots of little things created a disappointing stay: I had booked rooms for six. Only half were given the VIP drinks vouchers, the other three had to ask. My room had a musty smell, a cracked toilet pan which had discoloured, and a light bulb out. I thought the duvets could have been a great tog (but appreciate this is personal) and water temperature on Saturday not very hot. The restaurant/bar was closed, we had to walk to the near Apex for lunchtime/evening drinks! I felt overall, a little tired and not very 4*
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in CENTRAL location. Room was a good size and comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 10 days and enjoyed how convenient it was to all the top tourist sites. Tip: easy walk to the bus stop at the National Museum to get to wherever isn't an easy walk. The hotel staff was helpful, rooms were cleaned well. The restaurant in the sister hotel 100 feet away has an excellent dinner. The children and I enjoyed the pool and sauna there before dinner after our days of sightseeing. All the little extras, some included and some I paid extra for, were all worth it. Great view of the Castle, too!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, comfortable room, fabulous location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice room with a view of the castle, very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betül

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friendly staff nothing too much trouble
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely breakfast, helpfull amd friendly staf and really comfortably bed. Couldn't fault our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great and spacious with lovely bathroom. Staff were really helpful and breakfast had great options with lots of food
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Indra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were awesome Room extremely clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aureen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean bedrooms and just very comfortable stay. Bath water could be hotter butthat the only tiny thing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had a spectacular view of the castle! The hotel location provided access to everything including transportation . The staff was friendly and helpful! I loved everything about my stay at Apex Hotel!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From check in to check out we found the staff very friendly and efficient, especially the breakfast team. Perfect location, away from the busy city centre yet an easy walk in.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefano

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! The location is next to victoria street and its in a great area with restaurants and cafes. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, castle view, comfy and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cira

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Kate

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room spotless with great view of Castle. Although I was on the first floor their was barely any noise from Grassmarket below. Breakfast was good value in comparison to cafes nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

simon

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025