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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Property class: 4

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A modern lobby with a yellow seating area, a sofa, and a patterned sculpture.
A modern building with a sign for 'Apex Hotels'.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, a yellow sofa, a white sofa, and a wooden bench.
A modern living room with a white sofa, a yellow ottoman, and a decorative leopard statue.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a view of the city through a large window.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $165
$131 nightly
$165 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

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61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HJ
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for City Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

City Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(88 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for City Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

City Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for City Double Room Single Use

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

City Double Room Single Use

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a television.

Castle View Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for City Plus Double Room

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a small table with a lamp.

City Plus Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for City Plus Twin Room

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a wooden headboard, and a wall-mounted lamp.

City Plus Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a bedside table.

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Castle View Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, desk, and television.

Castle View Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Castle View Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

With a stay at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Grassmarket and 4 minutes by foot from Royal Mile. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from University of Edinburgh.

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Victoria Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Royal Mile - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cold Town House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Fiddler's Arms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beehive Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel offers 122 accommodations with safes and designer toiletries. 50-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Stay in one of 122 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 20 per night)
  • Limited onsite self 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
  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.50 to 18.50 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property class

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 City of Edinburgh Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1230 out of 1793 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 413 out of 1793 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1793 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1793 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1793 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely well located, comfortable rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a great location, very clean and staff were very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff comfortable stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, location is superb, spacious clean room and the staff were friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right across from the Grass Market area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to be near the cities attractions and the train station. Good price, and wonderful service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful, good size room and bathroom, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very kind and helpful and the location was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, good location, and clean rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was well located and everything was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, convenient location, highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed how close it was to so many things to do.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was at their sister hotel about 100 yards down the street but my kids loved it because there was a view of the castle thru the window.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, clean, quiet, right in the middle of attractions and restaurants. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean properly, nice room, and excellent location allowed my wife and I to see the city but also rest during the day. Wonderful staff (especially Amos) who was so friendly and made great recommendations!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff extremely pleasant. Hotel is in a great location, only slight negative point is that the hotel would benefit from a refurb.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great breakfast available at their sister property half block away.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good, comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Friendly staff, great location, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel that has all the necessary amenities to make a trip pleasant. We stayed 7 nights and it was the best decision we made to book here. Blackout curtains in the room were such a nice feature and the bathrooms and showers were top notch. The location is perfect and the staff were very helpful and friendly. We look forward to our next stay with Apex 💯
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, clean, good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very comfortable room and helpful staff. Felt safe and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026