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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4.0 star property

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Castle View Suite | Living room
Castle View Twin Room
Castle View Suite | Living room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HJ
  • Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Princes Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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City Plus Double Room

City Plus Double Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

City Double Room Single Use

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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City Plus Twin Room

City Plus Twin Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Castle View Twin Room

Castle View Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Castle View Double Room

Castle View Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

City Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Castle View Suite

Castle View Suite

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Grassmarket and 6 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle. .This eco-certified hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Royal Mile and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from University of Edinburgh.

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Mile - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

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

  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cold Town House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Biddy Mulligans - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh with a 24-hour front desk
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 express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. 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.

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.

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)
  • Limited on-site 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
  • Free cot

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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 in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 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
Express check-out available

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
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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.50 to 18.50 for adults, and GBP 0 to 18.50 for children
  • 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
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

We should mention

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

National rating

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 839 out of 1343 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 358 out of 1343 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1343 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1343 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1343 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
It was average at best.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, Seguin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good staff. They made us aware of the breakfast special (which was a good deal!), and would have arranged for a late check-out but instead we checked our bags. There was a little bleed-through noise from neighbors, and the beds were firm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you so much for such an incredible and memorable stay! I traveled with my 13 year old son and we were able to book Apex last minute on NYE. We had an unfortunate experience at another hotel and I had expressed my frustration with the staff at Apex. They made everything better for us and their neighboring APEX hotel just a quick walk over has incredible food. The beautiful people of Scotland are so welcoming and friendly. Whenever we had questions, the lovely staff assisted us. We can’t wait to go back! Thank you for the memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was in a great location close to everything in Edinburgh. Staff were very friendly and helpful.Only downfall was bar and dining weren't open. Lovely overnight stay. The rubber duck to take hime was a lovely gesture.Would stay again and recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kody

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spectacular and we had a view of the castle!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Calum

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, central to the castle, Victoria Street, surrounded by restaurants, tours, and pubs. Very clean and modern hotel. Attentive, friendly staff, especially Habeeb at reception.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura K

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

10/10 Excellent

Montserrat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was really nice and pretty centric.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

graeme

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek, Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked for a short 5 day stay and were glad to realise it was such a close proximity to restaurants, souvenir stores, Victoria Street and the famous Edinburgh castle! The staff were friendly upon arrival HOWEVER we were told by one gentlemen that our room was not ready but to rest assure when it would be, we would have a wonderful view of the castle during our stay. When our time came to check in a women gave us our room but it was on the opposite end of the hotel so we did not get the view we were told. Still, a very clean, comfortable stay. There were some loud noises at night, assuming from other guests and some noise during the morning from tradesmen but overall the sister hotel/restaurant a minute walk down the road was pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight business Edinburgh

Modern hotel, located in a good position for the City, the bar restaurant was closed, so had to walk down to larger Sister hotel situated 5 mins away, the swimming pool is also located at this separate hotel. I was unaware that the hotel offered its own parking, until I arrived, which was too late as I’d parked 10 mins away at an NCP car park, which turned out to be very expensive! This hotel needs to add the car parking facility onto the Hotels.com app, so that customers are aware.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with large rooms
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and comfortable room - really enjoyed the water cooler refill station on our 2nd floor lobby. Breakfast choices were great - lovely to sit at breakfast and see Edinburgh castle right there
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Always a great stay

This is our fourth one-week stay at Apex City of Edinburgh and it won't be our last. The staff were able to quickly and easily handle a minor issue we had and our stay was great, as usual. We'll be back, for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aprille

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024