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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

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

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9.0 out of 10
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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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City Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Castle View Superior Room

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(50 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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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. 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, comfy beds and cleanliness
  • 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.

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; 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 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1456 out of 2287 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 562 out of 2287 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 2287 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 2287 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 2287 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

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and location. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gerard

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel (and Apex City Center) are right on Grassmarket and in the middle of all you want to see. Take the stairway off Victoria Place and you are right at the Castle. It's a longer walk to Holyrood House and the Parliament but not bad. Many good restaurants right outside the door, any shopping you want. The hotel is modern, with a breakfast that beat anything we could find outside, and at a better price. No air conditioning, but the provided fans cooled the room sufficiently during the heat wave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were a little concerned about no air conditioning, but each room had a fan in it and that was sufficient to keep us cool during the heat wave. The location is the best, staff very helpful, rooms large enough, breakfast better than we could get outside for the same price. Would definitely stay here again, or a few doors down at Apex City Center
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location - comfortable room - friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alan, Boston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel was, at best, of limited accessibility. The breakfasts were mediocre.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The building and rooms are worn.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly & helpful. Hotel is clean & modern. Walking distance to Victoria St and Edinburgh University. Views of Edinburgh Castle from our hotel window is fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location Noisy at night with people talking in patio area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Having a pool was a nice bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Colorado Springs

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property in a great location. Very convenient to a lot of bars, restaurants, and attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Very nice hotel in a vibrant location

Perfect location for the bustling Grassmarket and Old Town. It's also a Fringe venue. Stunning view of the castle. Room clean and tidy. Restaurant served excellent food, bar area could be brighter and more welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bonnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff & the manager couldn’t have been nicer. The issue was with the room. The temperature in the room was HOT & the noise outside was loud. Yes - I visited during August which I didn’t realize was the Fringe. There was no way to close the window as it was the only way to get air. The hotel hosted so many of the comedy shops - fabulous shows but the groups outside waiting made the noise level high thru 1am. The bed was extremely hard. Bathroom was nice & clean. Hotel staff - super nice! Breakfast was great & convenient. There is a fan in the room. The hotel is right across from great dinner places and it’s a stop on the hop-on hop-off lines.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

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

10/10 Excellent

Shawn Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Jayesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is right in the heart of the city with easy access to many attractions. The balcony room offers stunning views. The only negative is the lack of air conditioning in the rooms. We had trouble sleeping as the room was a bit too warm for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Would definitely stay here again and recommend

Spacious room. Excellent Breakfast. Brilliant location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

Great location in Grassmarket

The service and staff were outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025