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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Edinburgh Castle

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Interior
Front of property - evening/night
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Indoor pool
Family Room, 2 Double Beds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

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

Room options

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City Double Room

City Double Room

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

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City Twin Room

City Twin Room

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

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Castle View Superior Room

Castle View Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(49 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony

Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 a 5-minute walk from Princes Street Gardens. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Victoria Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Military Tattoo Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Museum of Scotland - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4-star 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 business-friendly 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)
  • 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. 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.

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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

  • 55-inch LCD TV with digital channels

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: 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

  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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. 1575 out of 2473 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 605 out of 2473 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 2473 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 2473 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 2473 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was great. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great. Hotel bar and restaurant were fantastic and there were numerous cafe's and restaurants across the street and next to the hotel. Victoria street was also right around the corner.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. Stunning location and wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was perfect. It was clean, warm and inviting. The shower was big and hot. Staff were fantastic. 100% will go back anytime Im in Edinburgh. Also it was close to everything without it being over crowded and loud...and that matters a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Cherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The window had no handle
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gianna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfy bed. But they need to work on cleaning the shower a bit more.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’d highly recommend this hotel, great location, extremely helpful staff, tasty breakfast and spotless room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with family
Hotel is in a good location with limited parking which is extra. Hotel is nice but our room was in need of TLC as looking worn. It is an expensive hotel for what you get and breakfast is not free and quite expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kirstie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable, the location was perfect, staff very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamaljit

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice, great service, restaurant was good, great location!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean, few stains on carpet from tea making. Bed really comfortable, good quality bed linen. Fantastic view of the castle. Being able to add banner and balloons was a great option. Staff friendly and helpful. Food nice and allergies checked
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liney

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean. Twin room so had 2 large beds per person. Very spacious room. Used the pool and sauna which was nice and included in our stay. Location is great. Staff helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, very attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nothing special… no issues just ordinary
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
GREAT location. 5-20 mins walk to everything, and in such a convenient area next to pubs and shops on Victoria street. Staff were great, and the pool and breakfast were awesome. Highly highly recommend, if we ever get back to Edinburgh we’ll plan to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable bedroom. View of the castle. Excellent breakfast and dinner menus. Very polite and professional staff. Easy access to all sites and transport.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025