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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Gym
    Gym

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31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HS
  • Grassmarket
    1 min walk
  • Scotch Whisky Experience
    4 min walk
  • Princes Street Gardens
    4 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
  • 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
  • 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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The price is €258
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
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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 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 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

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 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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.

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 866 out of 1409 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1409 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1409 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1409 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1409 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel! Modern and clean and great location. Would recommend and definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Able to walk to shops, restaurants & Military Tatoo. Friendly & helpful staff, able to have a carpets at accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very accommodating
The staff really added to this Hotel - very friendly helpful and no problem attitude when we asked for a room switch to have a quieter location. Very comfortable bright Hotel with plus having a pool for relaxation after hitting the city streets.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a prime city center location, making it perfect for exploring the area. The room was clean and spacious, though there were some mold spots in the washroom. It can get a bit loud at night due to its central location, but the friendly staff made the stay enjoyable overall. Ideal if you want to be in the heart of the action!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Deanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a castle-view balcony room, and while the view was SPECTACULAR, the balcony left a lot to be desired. There were no divider walls between all of the balcony rooms down the entire row, so a guest several rooms down could have potentially walked right onto our balcony. There was also zero furniture on the balcony, so we couldn’t even sit outside to have coffee or just enjoy the sights. There’s no air conditioning in the rooms, and we were there on a very warm day in August, so the room was SWELTERING unless you left the balcony door open—which is less than ideal when anyone down the line of rooms could have walked right in from our balcony. It did not make for a restful night. Beautiful view, nice room, basically unusable balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are in Edinburgh….must stay place!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding time in Edinburgh!
Absolutely perfect! Location was incredible; walking distance to everything (Fringe festival, Tattoo, food)! Parking was very convenient. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect for walking about and taking in the history. Getting in and out of the shower was extremely difficult due to the height of the bathtub. The room was uncomfortable due to the heat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all we wanted to see and do.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher, Calgary

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here on our Scotland trip in August 24. We had two nights when we arrived, went to the highlands and came back for two nights before going back home. We had different but nearly identical rooms (just two doors down), both on their second floor (main floor is floor zero). Pool was a nice plus for the kids. The hotel overall is very nice and very conveniently located, everything was walkable for us and Airlink 100 to and from the Airport was an easy 15min walk to its stops (lots of people wheeling luggage around the area). The rooms we were in had two queen sized beds which were on the hard side. These were not just doubles (as listed on the website) which was nice. We had an amazing view of the castle. The cost of this is the noise from the plaza on Grassmarket, which was noticeable even with a closed window. It was actually warm while we were there and there is no AC, so with the window open it was kinda loud. This is just for information purposes was absolutely not a dealbreaker for us. Lots of restaurants nearby, our favourite was Nok’s Kitchen (Thai food), we ate there twice! I recommend the hotel and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzie

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location right in the center of the Grassmarket.and across from the steps up to the Fort. A very nice breakfast spread is provided. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall an excellent hotel and amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rajat, San Diego

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located. Could have better breakfast and bar options.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Maciej

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No air conditioning in room it's a minus
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asesh, kitchener

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, heart in the downtown area. Very convenient. Friendly and caring staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Location was great and room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Rhett

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sindie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super close to the castle and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Roberto, Kirkland

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel was OK, expected much more. The hotel was pretty meh, no ramp to lobby, it didn't look like a hotel. No AC in the rooms, super hot hallways. No water bottles in the rooms, inconvenient bathtub height almost fell twice. Breakfast was terrible. Burnt omelette, coffee terrible, orange juice not natural, sodas extra charge.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kadi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and close to all of old town
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024