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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4.0 star property

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Castle View Suite
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HJ
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for City Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

City Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(74 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

City Double Room Single Use

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Castle View Suite

Castle View Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City Plus Double Room

City Plus Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City Plus Twin Room

City Plus Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Castle View Double Room

Castle View Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Castle View Twin Room

Castle View Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Apex Grassmarket Hotel
  • Pool
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  • Restaurant
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4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 2,422 reviews
The price is NZ$208
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8 Feb - 9 Feb
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

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 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
  • Victoria Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • National Museum of Scotland - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 8 min walk - 0.8 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 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beehive Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Hotel in Edinburgh, steps from Grassmarket
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 transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 20 per night)
  • Limited on-site 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 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

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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: 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

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1044 out of 1570 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 383 out of 1570 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1570 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1570 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1570 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Subrina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the online check in with an autistic son this was ideal as it took us 1 minute to get our room key. Amos was so kind and helpful, he definitely deserves a bonus. Room was spotless and I loved the coffee machine. My son loved the fact the bathroom had a separate bath and shower. An overall great experience! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 stars
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely come again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nihat

Travelled with family
We stayed at the hotel for 3 nights. The room heating was not working and we froze. The internal telephones were faulty. Room cleaning was not done without request. We were not satisfied except for the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, staff and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexandru

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
well located hotel, helpful staff and good bedrooms and bathrooms. Shame the hotel bar and restaurant were not open.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific location for tourists. Access to all of the stores, restaurants, pubs (and castle!) we could want. Hotel had the needed amenities, helpful staff, and decent-sized rooms. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Boca Raton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, definitely recommend as you are steps from the castle and most tourist attractions. The hotel was great, room was clean and modern and the bathroom was very nice. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have also stayed at the sister hotel which is just a couple of doors down, which can be confusing. This hotel met our expectations. Even with the Fringe Festival going on, our room was very quiet, yet we had a great view of the castle. We would definitely stay here again. Fantastic hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome.We left a few things in the safe ,they were prompt on otaining the items,and following thur and instructing us on how to have them return .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfy and clean and hotel was perfectly located to explore Edinburgh. Kids enjoyed having the option of using the pool too. Really appreciated the touches like refillable water taps and attentive house keeping service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and breakfast, will stay next time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly cleaning staff who left our room impecable every day.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucianna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in city centre! Clean room and helpful staff. Comfortable temperatures in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very reasonable rates for the quality of the hotel. Being able to use the pool at the sister hotel next door was a plus for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

TANVI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
he Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel is in a fantastic location — right in the heart of the city. It’s perfect for visiting the Castle, wandering down Victoria Street, or exploring anywhere else you want to go. Despite being so central, it’s surprisingly quiet, which made for a very comfortable stay. The breakfast was absolutely delicious, and the overall experience was excellent. Loved staying here and would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025