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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4.0 star property
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Castle View Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Castle View Suite | Living room | LED TV
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HJ
  • Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪18 min drive‬
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Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room

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

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

City Plus Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

City Plus Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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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
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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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
(2 reviews)
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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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
(63 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Castle View Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh with a 24-hour front desk
Along with self parking, this smoke-free hotel has concierge services and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, express check-out and tour/ticket assistance.
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 overall comfort, cleanliness and spaciousness
  • 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. The eco-certified Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel also features dry cleaning/laundry services, express check-out, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility. 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.

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.

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 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: 2:30 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
Express check-out available

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
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.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 902 out of 1400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1400 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Great staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Dr. Terry

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bed was like a torture rack
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
EWxcellent location, clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and comfortable. Excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well-equipped and modern room. Bathroom was clean and stylish. The bar in the hotel was closed for the 2 nights, not great. They offered you to go to another hotel in the same chain but not ideal when this isn’t shared before booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a great size.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shohreh

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trevlig personal och bra läge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the second time in 2 years that I have stayed at this particular property while traveling alone. Very clean, safe, and good amenities. The only complaint is that there is no mirror in the bedroom, where one has to dry their hair because of the electrical configurations in the UK. As in, no outlet for a hairdryer in the bathroom, which is fine -- as long as there is a mirror available in the space where the outlet is. First world problem? Yes. Still annoying for a higher end hotel? Definitely.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. Great position great value great room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAURA

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property near castle
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Can

Travelled with group

Be careful about room choice

I booked a City Double Room, 1 Queen Bed. The room I got looked nothing like the pictures (it was much smaller), and was at a balmy 84ºF (29ºC) with no AC. I'm not even sure how this was possible given the outside temperature was in the 50s. There was a small portable fan that did little more than turn the room into a convection oven. The first night there were no other rooms available, but on my second night they were able to move me to a much larger room with AC, at a small additional cost. This is the only reason I'm giving this hotel a 3-star rating; otherwise it would be 1-star.
Temperature in the room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is great, room was nice and modern. It is really well located which means you might hear people outside at nighttime but it wouldn’t stop me from staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yilan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, friendly staff and great value of money!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

C

Travelled with group
Could not cool down the room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean, well appointed bedrooms and bathrooms, very helpful staff, location very central. Breakfasts tasty and well presented.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025