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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4.0 star property

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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 $305
$242 nightly
$305 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

Explore the area

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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(81 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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
(33 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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
(28 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Castle View Double Room

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

Castle View Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Castle View Twin Room

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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Old Town Edinburgh
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 2,813 reviews
$251 nightly
The price is $316
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

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 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Princes Street.

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
  • Military Tattoo Theatre - 4 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) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cold Town House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Beehive Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Bow Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel offers 122 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, 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 coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Stay in one of 122 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. 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

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
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • 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

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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 used
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • 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

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.

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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1161 out of 1698 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 394 out of 1698 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1698 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1698 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1698 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good, comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, clean, good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Koray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In the middle of the old town. Great place to accommodate.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located in an excellent area. Within walking distance to most attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KAAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing hotel locations ans rooms thanks for all staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Edinburgh, right in the middle of everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great hotel, very helpful staff , would recommend to anyone staying in Edinburgh
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel, perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great location, friendly staff - will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service, easy parking and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was excellent. The staff were extremely helpful to myself as someone who is Coeliac.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. The staff was very friendly upon arrival. The room was clean and exactly what we needed. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great amenities, staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ASLI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful throughout my stay. The hotel was clean, well-maintained. The location was excellent, making it easy to get around and explore the area. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and modern and the staff very nice and helpful. Good location too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Meldy

Clean and comfortable, great location and staff are helpful. Highly recommended to those people seeking to visit Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay staff very helpful and hotel in the center of the granaries quarter. Food in the hotel both evening meal and breakfast was excellent and competitively priced
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicolette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. The location was perfect and the staff was so friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch service outstanding hotel. Also the fire alarms work great.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2026