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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 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.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, a yellow sofa, a white sofa, and a wooden bench.
A modern building with a sign for 'Apex Hotels'.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $358
$284 nightly
$358 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(87 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
(38 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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 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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Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Old Town Edinburgh
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 2,897 reviews
$245 nightly
The price is $309
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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 0.3 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
  • National Museum of Scotland - 3 min walk - 0.2 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
  • ‪Beehive Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Fiddler's Arms - ‬2 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 minibars and safes. 50-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. 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 irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 122 guestrooms featuring minibars and 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

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
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

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. 1201 out of 1758 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 409 out of 1758 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1758 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1758 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1758 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

Pedro

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

10/10 Excellent

Lissette

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

10/10 Excellent

Michale

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

isil

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

Emily

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

Ana Claudia

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

Kevin

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

Michelle

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

Panteha

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

Annie Junker

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

Lynn

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

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Jerika

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with great view of castle.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

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

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in Grass Market , close to the Castle to walk to .Very good breakfast options and clean modern rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

I had a very nice stay! The hotel desk clerks were so helpful and kind! The food was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jorun E Seegaard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect situated in the middle of the old town. Everything just a short walk away. Nice roms, Nice breakfast with a wide selection.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Audrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly! We were lucky to be able to check in before 3pm. Breakfast was worth the money!! Very walkable area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel - only problem was we got confused of sister hotel upon arrival. Good location and rooms were tidy and helpful staff. Good choice of breakfast too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peggy Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very spacious and comfortable. The suite was very clean. The location was very convenient and staff were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

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

8/10 Good

Janis

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