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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

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

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
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Princes Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪18 min drive‬
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Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 cleanliness, spaciousness and overall comfort
  • 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.

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)
  • 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
  • Free 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.

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.

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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 851 out of 1357 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1357 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1357 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1357 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1357 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Winnipeg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable room and front desk staff were helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caoimhe

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Nice trip to Edinburgh

It was spot on
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rona

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Chip

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

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Excellent except the hot tap in the bathroom needs to run faster and hotter.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay. The restaurant was only open for breakfast, but we were able to use the sister hotel restaurant one block away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for location and amenities. About a 10 min walk from Waverley and key sites, nestled between Castle and university yet still quiet at night (I would enthusiastically recommend for families visiting the university). Room was large and had both a bath and a separate shower, as well as a fridge and kettle. Decor was fresh, good quality bedding. Pool and sauna are at larger sister hotel, but gaining access was straightforward. Reception and housekeeping staff at both hotels were absolutely lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Katy Louise, SITTINGBOURNE

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Room good, bed hard and uncomfortable, pillows uncomfortable. Breakfast service on the first day was well below that expected. The kitchen ‘lost’ our first order, which meant they had to take another order 15 minutes after our first. After another 20 minutes (our order was now presumably at the back of the kitchen queue again as people around us who ordered after were getting their breakfasts first) Then 2 out of our 3 breakfasts arrived but not our daughter’s. We weren’t able to wait again for this so she just had cereal. Second day was much better. But they offered to refund breakfast but 4 days later and we’ve not seen this yet… Pool facilities next door nice, most lockers broken in changing room though.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

10/10 Excellent

Oruam

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is fabulous, it's in a prime position near the 'Golden Mile' and Edinburgh Castle, We used the swimming pool in the apex Grassmarket Hotel, a few mins walk away, love their eco ethos too, friendly staff, could n't fault anything
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Above expectations. Family room really spacious. Shower and a bath, with nice organic toiletries.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skylar

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan, PRESTON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, clean and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent all round

An excellent hotel, clean, comfortable and brilliantly located just under Edinburgh Castle (with a fabulous view of it too!) in the old town. Staff were friendly, professional and very helpful, especially the wonderful Estel. Also liked they have filtered water fountains on each floor so you can refill your water bottle for free. Can't rcommend this hotel enough, I'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thought the hotel room was nice and cozy. Unfortunately they had focused the appeal for the room around a bath which in our room had no running hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

Very nice central hotel

Very nice hotel. We had a super clean and spacious room, the beds were very comfortable. We loved the carafe in our room that we could fill up as needed, lovely little Scottish biscuits provided along with the usual tea and coffee. Very centrally located and friendly helpful staff. And a fabulous view of Edinburgh Castle!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

errol

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

george

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view of the castle right from the hotel. The staff was also very accommodating and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean and quiet. Couldn’t hear noice from traffic. Complimentary glass of wine was a treat.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super location at Grassmarket. Lovely hotel and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

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

Excellent

Very friendly and helpful staff at reception. Lovely spacious room. Excellent evening meal in sister restaurant and a very hearty breakfast to send us on our way home. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025