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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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  • Bar
  • Room service

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31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HS
  • Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Princes Street Gardens
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Military Tattoo Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪16 min drive‬
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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

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

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

City Twin Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

City Double Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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

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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

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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Free WiFi
Breakfast available
Parking available
Laundry
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (1191)
The price is CHF 131
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

About this property

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Eco-certified Edinburgh hotel in Old Town Edinburgh with a fitness centre
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 cleanliness, comfy beds and overall comfort
  • 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

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Apex International Edinburgh
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1003 out of 1593 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 400 out of 1593 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1593 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1593 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1593 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

8/10 Good

Kamaljit

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, we walked everywhere. Friendly staff helped with issues raised. Good breakfast with plenty of options, but disappointmented when we asked the waiter a question about the food and he lied to our face about the ingrediants. That could be dangerous for someone. Bath tubs need attention, Carpets need attention spill marks.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, lovely Scottish breakfast, comfy beds; some bits could do with replacing eg breakfast chairs torn, carpet in bedroom stained
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott A

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our visit a great deal. Only concern was safety of bath/shower. Elevated shower floor and rounded floor to sidewall is going to hurt someone someday. Good you provided bath mat and handle on wall.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jazmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was amazing! Location was great and the staff was very friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location at a good price, friendly and incredibly helpful staff, comfortable rooms. Easy access to great dining, shopping, historical locations, and the castle. All city tours (hop on/off) stop right across the street. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super hotel with amazing view.
The hotel looks a little dated from the approach but once you enter the inside looks high quality and definitely a touch above your typical chain hotel. We were based on the first floor in a superior room with a balcony. We were not disappointed and loved the extra touches like the duck, hand cream and earplugs. Our only complaints which we reported to reception was a broken coffee table which collapsed with us placing a rucksack on top and the lack of a seal on the shower door which let water spill over the floor. The positives outweighed the few negatives and we were delighted with our direct view of the castle and the vibrant Grassmarket area which bustled with activity. The hotel is in a great location convenient to many attractions and eateries or to use the hop on hop off bus. The bigger and popular eating places are within a fifteen minute walk and Victoria Street leading to the Royal Mile are just ten minutes away (we used this route rather than take the many steps which give a more direct access). Check in was friendly and helpful although a little long winded when after a long journey all we wanted was to get to our room to freshen up. Check out again was helpful with available bag storage although the queue was long albeit with three receptionists but that’s due to the overwhelming popularity of this hotel. We used Tesco Clubcard points to pay for our room and feel we a had a super deal. Would recommend and return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent at the heart of old Edinburgh. Wonderful view of Castle greeted you every morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The view of the castle and central location we spectacular
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel, Miami

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location. Staff. Dining.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location for tourist sights. Close to good restaurant and bars, book ahead as always busy. Rooms do not have acoustic glazing so even with windows shut you still get the morning noice of builders and rubbish trucks etc also no A/C so you would need windows open in summer and this would make outside noice worse. Would still stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Louise

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison, Nantwich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and very spacious, ideally located hotel if looking to explore the main city and very close to the train station which is perfect when travelling with cases. The swimming pool and sauna were a very relaxing treat in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good stay. Staff were all very polite and obliging but the room was so so hot. So hot infact, we avoided the room on our stay even when we might liked to have rested for a no hour or two in amongst walking Edinburgh. There fan a fan, but that was wholly inadequate. The windows, I suspect for safety reasons didn’t open much to get air but of course when the try were a tiny bit open it was very noisy being right in Grassmarket. Breakfast was great….. too hot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEIRDRE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous weekend at Apex Grassmarket
We had a lovely few days at the Apex Grassmarket, perfect hotel and location for a city break in Edinburgh right in the heart of the town close to the castle, bars, pubs, restaurants, sightseeing and more!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a fantastic hotel situated in a prime place for exploring the city. Seeing the castle the moment you step out the front door is a bonus. Staff were really helpful and the rooms were spacious and clean. The addition of a swimming pool meant that there was an extra activity for children while we were away! Would definitely come back
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good sized room
Bathroom wasn’t very well cleaned. Nice big sized room. Nice decor. Carpet has bleach spots all over it. No milk for coffee - you have to ring reception for some, but didn’t get a reply!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim, Spring Lake

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very convenient locally wise. We were able to walk to Edinburgh Castle within 15 minutes. It can be a little loud at nighttime after bar hours but that is to be expected being in a busier area. The apartment is older but beautifully decorated and updated. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024