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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4.0 star property

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Perched atop a hill, this historic castle offers breathtaking views of the modern city below.
Enjoy a city view from the large bed, with a desk nearby for work and a modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure.
Swimmers can enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool surrounded by large windows.
Experience the International Hotel's sleek, modern design with large windows and balconies overlooking the urban surroundings.
Experience the sleek lobby with a reception desk, Dell computer, and vibrant flower arrangement, leading to a communal dining area with a long table and street views.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

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

Room options

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Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony

Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City Twin Room

City Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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City Double Room

City Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Castle View Superior Room

Castle View Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

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 eco-certified 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 - 0.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 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) - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a sauna
Apex Grassmarket Hotel offers 169 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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 is available to keep you connected. 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, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. 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.

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; 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 centre
  • 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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

  • 42-inch LCD TV

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: 2:30 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
Express check-out available

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
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

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
Apex International Hotel
Apex International Hotel Edinburgh
Hotel Apex International
Apex International Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Edinburgh
Apex Grassmarket
Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh
Apex Grassmarket Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Apex Grassmarket Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1295 out of 2029 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 496 out of 2029 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 2029 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 2029 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 2029 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

8/10 Good

Lucas

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

10/10 Excellent

Giovani

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

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, clean, modern, perfect view to the castle! The br a fast was delicious and super affordable! Parking available!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Shower/tub was difficult for seniors to access. Reception area was not accessible by elevator.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with plenty to do right across the street. Dining, pubs, shopping and a great ice cream shop!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SARINA

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

Great hotel and location!!

The hotel was very nice and the location was GREAT!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great people and hotel very comfortable and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrycja

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room wasn’t ready… got a downgrade. One guy tried to help.. was overpowered by people that just didn’t care. Big city problems as per normal travel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Adriana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice,except for the shower,to high and the glass didn't cover enough so we ended drying the floor after a shower!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah Ann

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Travelled with partner
We were very happy to experience this hotel. It is perfectly located near Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, in walking distance. It is a a very nice, quiet, clean, comfortable modern hotel with an excellent restaurant for breakfast and dinner. It even had parking which is hard to find. Very nice as well as conveniently located!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and the staff was great. There were a few items in the hotel that looked a bit worn or broken but overall a nice hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

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

Best location ever

My family loved this hotel. Wow, location , location , location! We had a view of the castle out the window. So close to many places to eat , shop , the castle and royal mile. Even has a fun pool . I’d highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was freezing first night. No extra blankets so I wore my coat in bed. Next night it was so hot I couldn’t sleep at all. There didn’t seem to be an AC. I opened the window but that just made it super loud. Someone starts banging next to the hotel at 5am every morning so you can’t sleep in. Then the fire doors slam all night. Breakfast is ok but dinner was not good and took forever. But good location. Parking is overpriced. Liked the free water machine. Shower was flooding the bathroom everytime and the second day was only cold water. Room was clean though and they tidied it up nice while we were out. Taxi stand is conveniently located
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

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

6/10 Okay

Leroy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Biggest problem with hotel is the bathroom. The shower area contains a tube that has about two feet tall sides. So not made for anyone that has any trouble lifting leg two feet in the air. Reported problem with room that did not get fixed during stay. Breakfast buffet need some help.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Addison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel with great location. Excellent staff. No air conditioning, though.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keely

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the Apex Grassmarket hotel. It was very convenient to the Old Town of Edinburgh. We stayed on the side that was not facing the castle and it was very quiet, which was great. We had booked the castle-facing room but due to my adding an extra night in the other room, we initially were told we were going to have to change rooms. We gave up the nicer room, which took some extra work from the desk staff, which was appreciated. We also asked for access to the rooftop deck for a photo and desk staff kindly escorted us up and waited while we took our photo. My husband used the sauna daily and enjoyed having access to that amenity.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Always good

Always good. Our best place to stay in Edinburgh, great location, good rooms, and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Pauline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast options were ho-hum, pillows were really bad. The best thing about this hotel is its location, making it very easy to walk around Edinburgh
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Excellent staff! Always helpful especially Thyra who helped with all my questions
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for access to shops and restaurant. Nice view of the Edinburgh castle!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025