See all properties

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4.0 star property
VIP Access

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Apex Grassmarket Hotel

View from property
City view from property
Indoor pool
Front of property
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HS
  • Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪16 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members
Learn more about VIP AccessOpens in a new window

Room options

View all photos for Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony

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

Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony

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

View all photos for City Twin Room

City Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

City Twin Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for City Double Room

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

City Double Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Castle View Superior Room

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

Castle View Superior Room

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

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Double Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Similar properties

Lobby

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (1233)
The price is CHF 130
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

About this property

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with fitness centre and sauna
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, 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 eco-certified 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.

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; 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 17.50 to 17.50 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

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 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 17.50 to 17.50 for adults and GBP 0 to 17.50 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
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.

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
Apex Grassmarket Hotel Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh
Apex Grassmarket Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Apex Grassmarket Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1051 out of 1661 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 415 out of 1661 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1661 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1661 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1661 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, comfort and service.
We had a lovely and very comfortable stay. The hotel is immaculate and the staff are a real credit to you. The location is excellent and our trip was enhanced by the view of the castle. The cocktails were a bit disappointing. The Rob Roy did not taste very nice and it was served in a very plain glass with no flair. The bar service was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ivorine

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A bit shabby for a 4-star !
The hotel was in the perfect location but it was extremely expensive and slightly overated in my view, the rooms could do with a bit of sprucing up and repair. We had a broken toilet roll holder, there was no extractor fan in the bathroom, there was an old style radiator in the room which was very noisy and the heating was difficult to regulate. There was a very large machine in the room with a broken air vent tube attached to the window. I think it was the air con, it looked a bit ghastly. There was moisture around the windows. It my view not a 4-star hotel, more like a 3-star. The best thing about the hotel was the shower gel and body lotion in bathroom. As for the rest, for the price that we paid £300 per night for a city room view, which overlooked the car park, this was definitely not worth the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay, stunning views.
Excellent location, very friendly helpful staff, spotless rooms and facilities, we stayed for a 2 night break couldn’t have picked a better location or hotel, stayed in a family room, huge comfy beds everything you need, and a few extras more. Not a huge chain so lovely and attentive staff, Grassmarket is a great location for the castle, the Royal Mile, old town.Little bonus too you can get to Princess Street on a nice flat walk round the back of the castle great views too, loved our stay here will definitely be back.
Morning with a cuppa view from our room.
Night with a lovely malt view from our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean safe place. Short walkable distance to Edinburgh Castle, Victoria Street and the Royal Mile.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff. Excellent breakfast and room facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joe

Hotel was extremely hot and we had a fire alarm at 0300am due to the kitchen toaster. Not sure why toast is being made at 0300. All occupants had to evacuate in the cold for nearly an hour. Hotel was cleared by fire department and was able to return to my room for the 0700 am flight. Don't stay on the street side. I could hear the people that had been at the pubs talking outside throughout the night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay with a few minor glitches
I had a good overnight stay at this hotel. Checking in was a bit chaotic, as our room was not ready so we had to check our luggage and return at the end of the day to check in. We did not receive our drinks voucher until we prompted the staff member and a room upgrade was not discussed. But overall it was a good stay and I would return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heizel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEEN LIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to hay market train station, very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent area and easy access to Edinburgh castle.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible view. Excellent service. They booked our sight seeing for us. Great breakfast. Drinks were great. Room was super comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay
One night stay all staff very knowledgeable and professional. I ordered the birthday package which was presented beautifully in the room and the pool and sauna area was lovely. Breakfast was served beautifully and the view from our hotel window was amazing. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was all super friendly, we felt very welcomed. This hotel is also in the middle of everything, not in a way that makes it super busy but you can easily walk to shops as it’s super close to everything. The breakfast was also amazing and reasonably priced. I would 100 percent come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came here for a family trip and absolutely LOVED it. The location is unmatched and the view from our room was breathtaking. Would stay here a million times over.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Ok but pool out of order
Room was a good size. Asked for shower as pregnant. Given accessible room with wet room. Lots of water all over the bathroom after showering. Pool ok size and was out of order on last day. A bit disappointing as we picked this hotel for pool facilities. Sauna was still working but didn't use. Food was very good at breakfast and dinner. Had 2 free drinks to use at the bar. Good location in centre of Edinburgh. Parking at the back of the hotel for £20/day. For the price, facilities a bit disappointing but the staff were all excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient fir sightseeing and shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Quiet room. Clean. Pool was underwhelming.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashlee

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel, Miami

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024