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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel near Edinburgh Castle

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Indoor pool
City Double Room
Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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
  • Princes Street
    ‪9 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
(26 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
(67 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
(52 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
(44 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

Heart of Edinburgh.A stay at this Old Town Edinburgh hotel places you steps from Grassmarket and within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle. Princes Street and Royal Mile are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

4-star eco-certified hotel near Edinburgh Castle
Apex Grassmarket Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and 7 meeting rooms are available. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the eco-certified Apex Grassmarket Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 169 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Apex Grassmarket Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1239 out of 1935 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 471 out of 1935 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1935 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1935 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1935 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

WILLIAM, WAYLAND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, friendly helpful staff, convenient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Greenwood Village

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with a espectacular Edinburgh Castle view. Great breakfast selection and options. Perfect location with access to the Castle, Royal Mile, Restaurants, Clothing Stores, Scott Monument, even to The Holyroodhouse Palace which I walked to come back from it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great ! And it's very clean and the staff members are very friendly. We love our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

Great stay!

With the exception of one server in the restaurant who wanted to press us to discuss politics even after saying we were on vacation and not interested in doing so, we received exceptional service and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The breakfast was outstanding as was the one evening meal we had there. The only negative to the room is the height of the tub, but it was manageable.
Full Scottish breakfast
A welcome gift
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soraya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful find. Great location and amazing staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Close to everything

Nice modern hotel in the heart of Old Town snd a great view of Edinburgh Castle. Hotel amd room was clean, comfortable and well appointed. Alastair at the front desk was amazing and arranged a special surprise for my mom on her 70th birthday. Thank you! The hotel is walking distance to so much stuff. Perfect location. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Canyon Country

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

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

Excellent hotel

Excellent hotel, the room was clean and tidy, bed was very comfortable. Reception staff were super helpful. Only downside was room service finishes at 8:30pm and as a solo traveller for business I do tend to get to my hotels late.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Gotta love Apex

A quick stay in the Grassmarket. Apex properties are GREAT!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Artem

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, for a few day trip or a long stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent access into the old town and staff friendly and efficient
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

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

Excellent

Had a wonderful stay. Extremely friendly and helpful check in. Lovely room with a fantastic view of the Castle. Really good evening meal and breakfast in the morning. Can’t wait to return for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff had a wonderful time
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and the hotel and room were spotless
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tahme

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great choice

Loved the fact that there were at least six pubs across the courtyard from this hotel. It was wonderful to come back after a busy day to this very updated hotel in a quiet area and have so many great pubs right across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Apex Grassmarket was the perfect place to take my 28 yo daughter, it was in the heart of what we wanted to see and do. Staff are amazing, the conversations felt genuine and friendly. Had fish/chips, couple steaks, tacos, pizzas and Mac n cheese. It was all very tasty. Cool place, in the middle of a ton of pubs if you like a couple pints. Brett and Nicole Taylor Waterloo, Ontario,Canada🇨🇦
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Amenities
Great location, clean, and great service!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamid, Melbourne

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

8/10 Good

Hannah

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

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this hotel on several occasions. I like it as it still has some of the small touches other hotels no longer have, biscuits to have with your tea and coffee and face cloths being a couple. There is a water station on each floor and a carafe in each room you can fill with water (which saves lots of plastic bottles). The hotel is in a great location for walking everywhere in Edinburgh, as long as your ok with hills. We would stay here more often but can be expensive at busy times, this was to attend a birthday meal with a friend mid week in March and got a great rate. Secure car park behind the hotel £20 a night (beware can be full and not spaces if its really busy). Comfy room, lovely view and great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best castle view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025