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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

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City Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
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Indoor pool
Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

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31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HS
  • Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Princes Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪18 min drive‬
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Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony

  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City Twin Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

City Twin Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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City Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Castle View Superior Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Castle View Superior Room

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
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The price is €319
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with fitness centre and sauna
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a sauna are on-site.
Apex Grassmarket Hotel offers 169 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre.

Children aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Apex Grassmarket Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Edinburgh Castle. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds, cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Steps from Grassmarket and 6 minutes on foot from Edinburgh Castle
Apex Grassmarket Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and 7 meeting rooms are available. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the eco-certified Apex Grassmarket Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Metro Bar & Brasserie – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

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; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 19.50 to 19.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Metro Bar & Brasserie

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • 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
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests travelling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 19.50 to 19.50 for adults and GBP 0 to 17.5 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • 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.

Property is also known as

Apex Hotel International
Apex International Edinburgh
Apex International Hotel
Apex International Hotel Edinburgh
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Apex International Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1226 out of 1909 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 465 out of 1909 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1909 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1909 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1909 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place needs to be condemned, we left and stayed somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, great team, nothing is too much. Would stay again tonight if i hadnt gone home
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

D A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fab short stay

Really enjoyable two night stay. Have used Apex before and will certainly do so again…fab service etc. Amazing view from room too - added bonus.
View from room on third floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa, Boise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location for the old city. Our room had a spectacular view of the castle. Lots of pubs and restaurants just steps away.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was centrally located in old town Edinburgh within walking distance to restaurants, shopping and historic sites. My favorite aspect was drinking coffee in my hotel room while enjoying a spectacular view of the castle. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was wonderful and the pool looked great but we spent our time enjoying the city. I can’t wait to come back to Edinburgh and when I do I’ll definitely stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delightful

We were made feel very welcome by staff, all helpfull, polite and genuinely happy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Paid extra for a view and wanted upon arrival this was cost per night and not per stay (which was not made clear before). Overall the view was not visible from majority of the room except if sat in one corner of the room - windows also really filthy. Staff were a mixed bag, some so lovely and others really surly. The chap on the bar Jimmie was very sweet and rushed off his feet as seemed to be working alone. Bath really hard to climb in and out of, a person less mobile would find it difficult. Also very slippery when having a shower, even with the provided bath mat. Beds were ok. Enjoyed our stay but not sure we’d rush back particularly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and excellent room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You should have continental breakfasts room service. Or offer continental breakfast somewhere in the hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great!

We loved our stay! Staff friendly, onsite parking, and location couldn’t have been better. The castle view from our room just topped it off. We will definitely stay here again when in Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shanna

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never Again

This hotel claims to be a 4-star establishment, but in reality, it feels more like a 2 or 3-star experience. The bathroom had noticeable mildew buildup and drainage issues, and there was no air conditioning in the room. Additionally, there was an unpleasant mildew-like odor. The furniture, including the chair and throw pillows, had visible stains, which impacted the overall cleanliness and comfort of the stay. Given these issues, I would not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keegan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The while experience from start to finish was great, would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025