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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

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City Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
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Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Indoor pool

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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
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Princes Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪18 min drive‬
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Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

City Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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City Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Castle View Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (1377)
The price is €252
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
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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 overall comfort, cleanliness and comfy beds
  • 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 within 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.
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

  • 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
Hotel Apex International
Apex International Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Edinburgh
Apex Grassmarket
Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh
Apex Grassmarket Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Apex Grassmarket Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1262 out of 1971 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 478 out of 1971 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1971 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1971 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1971 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

Haralambos

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

Great hotel

Lovely hotel: clean, quiet, great staff and comfortable rooms. Andreas and Elka on front desk were EXCEPTIONALLY helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel in the Grasslands area. Our room had a beautiful view of the castle. The shower was nice and refreshments were replenished daily. We very much enjoyed breakfast and a meal in the restaurant. Overall a very nice hotel to stay in for a lovely few days in Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cari

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and great location. Great view of Edinburgh Castle!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John E

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay at the Apex Grassmarket! Wonderful facilities, amenities, and service. Almost everything in Edinburgh was walkable from there. Great view of the castle!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location when staying in Edinburgh. Easy walk to castle, shopping, restaurants. Rooms are very nice. Breakfast at the hotel is superb.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay in the historic neighborhood of Edinburgh, under the Castle which is close by accessible by the stairs or up Victoria Street. The room was modern although the positioning of the overhead light should have been mid-room rather than just the entry way - too dim in the room itself. Room was cleaned and bedding straightened daily (a rare service these days). The hotel’s Metro Restaurant offered a generous breakfast buffet and meals served till 9 pm. We would not hesitate to stay there again if we were to return to Edinburgh in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weihua, Brussels, Belgium

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a good choice. We have a room facing the castle. The view itself is worth so much. The location of the hotel is central to walk around the charming city. The front desk guy Alex is very friendly checking us into the hotel and we feel very welcomed. He was so helpeful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super close to everything!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

xueting, vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel in a wonderful area close to everything. Facitilies were great and staff were so warm and welcoming. A special thank you to Alister on the front desk who was really friendly, gave us lots of recommendations and helped us with an early check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Apex Grassmarket family break

Friendly welcome and great service throughout. Family room plenty large enough with comfortable beds. Good stay and would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Roberta

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

Fab stay, few annoying comments!

We went to Apex for our first wedding anniversary, our first trip away as a couple many years ago was at Apex Bath so was a perfect match! We chose the balcony with castle view. A couple of lights were flickering within the room when on and the balcony door was awful to open/lock (to the point I woke up the first night to discover the door wide open and had to get up and try to lock it “again!”) and they didn’t refill the coffee pods as expected. The balcony had no seating either and was a bit disappointing, considering paid more for the view and access. And the windows were absolutely fifthly to look out from - which tainted the view. All in all, we had a lovely time! Paid extra for the romance package, which included chocolates - which were lovely but were just over a week out of date haha. However, reception were apologetic, supplied new chocs (six instead of the original four) and two free drinks at the bar. Thanks ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has amazing views, it is clean & neat, and very convenient for walking around Edinburgh. The car parking situation is not bad, but it’s difficult to get into the hotel from the car park with all of your luggage
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gang Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The desk stuff is very helpful on the information for tourists, booking day tours, city views etc. We would go back to that hotel if we plan to visit Edinburgh near future that is very much possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff super clean excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William Garibaldi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the pool the service I like to go back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kelsey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nagesh

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatyana Vladimirovna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location!!! Everything is so close. Great views, helpful staff, nice rooms. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breathtaking hotel in the most beautiful location. Wonderful staff. I can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a great location for walking around Edinburgh with a prime view of the castle. The room was comfortable and the onsite restaurant was yummy. We were worried about parking but there were plenty of spaces. And because the city was so walkable, we didn't touch our car the whole time we were staying here. The hotel also has a pool, though we didn't use it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yau Wai Benny

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025