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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Indoor pool
City Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
$181
$151 nightly
$181 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19

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31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HS
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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

City Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(73 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

City Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(81 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Castle View Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

With a stay at Apex Grassmarket Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Grassmarket and 6 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Royal Mile and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from University of Edinburgh.

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Princes Street Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cold Town House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Beehive Inn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Hotel with a sauna, steps from Grassmarket
Apex Grassmarket Hotel offers 169 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 55-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Stay in one of 169 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at Metro Bar & Brasserie, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 7 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 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 Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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; 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 19.50 to 19.50 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

  • 55-inch LCD TV with digital channels

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: 3:00 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

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 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
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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 19.50 to 19.50 for adults, and GBP 0 to 17.5 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)

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

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
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1491 out of 2345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 578 out of 2345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 2345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 2345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 2345 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We paid for the Castle view room-- it was amazing-- well worth it. We were there in late July/early August-- fireworks and music you could see from the room every night. Very busy area with lots of shops and pubs but things close early-- not loud when you want to sleep...
Castle views
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy Darleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
They didn’t give me free room upgrade, it cost 35 pounds. Attempted to charge me for room upon arrival when I had prepaid. Not friendly at reception the next morning. Average place to stay at best
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith, Visalia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice, staff friendly and helpful. Was in a great location, sites were walkable. Our view of the castle was a bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ameya

Traveled with family

Not a 4-star hotel

This hotel shouldn't be advertised as 4-star hotel. Although it is not a bad hotel, the rooms and the building are a bit old, the breakfast options are basic, the bathtub in our room leaked water, the furniture in the common areas are worn and stained.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location Friendly staff Will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was amazing for walking the city. Staff were prompt and friendly. The room was clean and nice. So worth the high cost for a room with a view of the castle !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jade

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is convenient to everything. Didn't like the shower because there was only half of the glass wall and no door so the water was all over the floor. Additionally, during our stay there was a group of people were talking at the back of our room through 2am in the morning. We called the front desk but it doesn't help at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Edinburgh

Skyland is a great place to visit in the grass market hotel is a perfect place to stay. The hotel staff is amazing and super friendly. Unfortunately, we got a stomach virus while here. The staff went out of their way to make sure that we were as comfortable as possible. My only complaint was the beds are not as comfortable as I’m used to. Also, there is quite a bit of noise outside in the market during the evening and without air conditioning. Sometimes you have no choice to leave the window open. I think we would’ve been more comfortable if we had not gotten sick and did not have to spend so much time in bed.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff! Great food!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location near pub dustrict & castle, Victoria St., Royal Mile etc. Can't beat the convenience
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was wonderful! All staff we met were friendly and helpful. Beds comfy and in great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrill Lynn, Casper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor Lee

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for seeing many popular sites as well as good resturants. Walkable neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was located very conveniently along the grass market Street where there were shops and pubs. We were also about five minute walk from the castle, which was our main purpose to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Betty

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary E

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location and front staff were extremely helpful and polite. A great stay all the way around
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marla

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025