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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
City Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Indoor pool

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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  • Free Wi-Fi

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31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HS
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪24 min drive‬
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  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 24 sq m
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  • 24 sq m
  • City view
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About this property

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Hotel with a sauna, steps from Grassmarket
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. 55-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

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 cleanliness, comfy beds 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 business-friendly 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.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • 55-inch LCD TV with digital channels

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: 3:00 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

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
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, 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. 1504 out of 2358 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 577 out of 2358 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 2358 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 2358 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 2358 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

6/10 Okay

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location and breakfast, but elevator issues made things tough. No apologies were given to guests or even updates. We just walked to the elevator one night after being there, broken. Never reopened. The Apex Grassmarket Hotel has a lot going for it. The breakfast was very good, with plenty of choices to start the day, and the location is excellent—close to everything you’d want to see in the city. We had a castle view room and it was very pretty. Unfortunately, during our stay one of the only two elevators broke down. With hundreds of guests relying on a single lift, wait times stretched over 15 minutes. This was especially hard for elderly guests, those with luggage, anyone with ADA needs, and honestly anyone who just needed a break after a long day of walking around Edinburgh. On the housekeeping side, the weekend cleaner was wonderful—super sweet and personable. During the week, however, the woman assigned to our floor spent every morning asking if we really needed our room cleaned. I understand she had a lot on her plate, but part of being on vacation (and paying quite a bit for it) is not having to make your own bed or feel guilty for wanting fresh towels. Overall, the hotel has great potential, but the elevator issue and inconsistent housekeeping really affected our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kai, Burnaby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short walk to the castle and we love the beers after a long day visiting around.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location…so close to Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori, SIMI VALLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for such a wonderful visit!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very friendly and held our bags for us prior to check in. The bed was comfortable and room clean. The location is excellent to walk everywhere with restaurants across the street. The only disappointment was to be placed on the first floor with road noise. We booked the hotel several months in advance. When asked for a higher level room I was advised that they were fully booked. Also the bathroom shower had mold in the grout that needs to be scrubbed as well as the shower floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Renate

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Renate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the center of all activities. Walkable location many restaurants pubs shopping view of castle from front of hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas, Byfield

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elevator wasn’t working
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in central Old Town Edinburgh. It was easy to walk to many of the things we wanted to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent customer service. Booked a cab, suggested a restaurant for dinner and held our luggage for us!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

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

8/10 Good

Sheldon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property had the best view of Edinburgh Castle and was located in a perfect location near great pubs and shopping.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were great. The balcony and views were breathtaking. The hotel restaurant was phenomenal. The location was an easy in & out for both city walking and driving to the highlands. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Good location for tourist area

Location is good for seeing old town. I would definitely choose a different location for my next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

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

8/10 Good

Edward

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place in Old Town. Conveniently situated across from Grass Market. We were. On the 5 floor and kept a window open at night for air circulation, and with the fan provided the room was great. Even though the street was busy our room was quiet. I would definitely atay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I chose this hotel for its location, easily walkable to the Royal Mile and right across the street from the pubs on Grassmarket. The room was fairly large and clean, with a comfortable bed. I left a note for the housekeeper regarding the shower gel dispenser, but we still never had a working dispenser the whole time. Front desk staff were okay but not super friendly; I think the hotel caters to large tour groups and isn't focused on customer experience. The breakfast was okay but we preferred going down the street to a cafe; the staff seemed rushed and unhappy. Good marks for the room and location, but not so much for the staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well situated to visit Edinburgh and a reasonable walk to Waverley train station. The hotel staff were extremely friendly and helpful, and the hotel itself was modern and clean and well appointed. The food at the hotel was excellent and the catering team were extremely friendly and helpful. A great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025