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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4.0 star property
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Interior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Family Room, 2 Double Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Indoor pool
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym

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31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HS
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Museum of Scotland
    ‪5 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

City Double Room

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(79 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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
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(84 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Castle View Superior Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Castle View Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
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(55 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
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(49 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony

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(30 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

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 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 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

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1572 out of 2468 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 604 out of 2468 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 2468 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 2468 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 2468 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Cherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The window had no handle
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gianna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfy bed. But they need to work on cleaning the shower a bit more.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’d highly recommend this hotel, great location, extremely helpful staff, tasty breakfast and spotless room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with family
Hotel is in a good location with limited parking which is extra. Hotel is nice but our room was in need of TLC as looking worn. It is an expensive hotel for what you get and breakfast is not free and quite expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kirstie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable, the location was perfect, staff very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamaljit

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice, great service, restaurant was good, great location!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean, few stains on carpet from tea making. Bed really comfortable, good quality bed linen. Fantastic view of the castle. Being able to add banner and balloons was a great option. Staff friendly and helpful. Food nice and allergies checked
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liney

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean. Twin room so had 2 large beds per person. Very spacious room. Used the pool and sauna which was nice and included in our stay. Location is great. Staff helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, very attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nothing special… no issues just ordinary
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
GREAT location. 5-20 mins walk to everything, and in such a convenient area next to pubs and shops on Victoria street. Staff were great, and the pool and breakfast were awesome. Highly highly recommend, if we ever get back to Edinburgh we’ll plan to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable bedroom. View of the castle. Excellent breakfast and dinner menus. Very polite and professional staff. Easy access to all sites and transport.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, very good staff, nice and clean, great room. Overall very happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff. Had issue with our keys and a fire alarm went off at 6am, but hey, sh!t happens!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAURA

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, was walking distance from everywhere. Clean room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alli

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025