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.
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
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This hotel was a great location for walking around Edinburgh with a prime view of the castle. The room was comfortable and the onsite restaurant was yummy. We were worried about parking but there were plenty of spaces. And because the city was so walkable, we didn't touch our car the whole time we were staying here. The hotel also has a pool, though we didn't use it.
The only negative experience we had was getting to the hotel. Through email we were advised to take a bus and get off on Princes street. This was way too far to go with luggage. We loved everything else about the hotel!
The check in process was very easy. The room was clean and the bathroom had all the necessities. The bathtub was a bit slippery! We had a room that had a great view of the castle!!! Breakfast was great! The evening dining was very good...the staff worked hard to meet our needs! The castle and High Street are very close.
Grassmarket is a great area with close proximity to the castle, shops and dining. Staff was friendly and helpful. Rooms were spacious and comfortable with full deep tubs. There is a nice pool and sauna. Easy to get cabs/Uber without issues.
This property is in poor condition. The floors in the room and so loud when you walk it wakes someone sleeping, up. The bathroom is small with no counter space and the shower/tub has almost no water pressure and you have to step over and down on a slippery plastic bathtub to get out with a towel bar to hold on to. Our final night, the power failed and we were all (everyone in hotel) left for hours in complete darkness. The staff made zero effort to assist, they just stood around the desk, we had to get information from other guests and then many of us decided after an hour to walk up five stories, alone in the pitch black emergency exit are to our Rooms while the staff sat there doing nothing. I had to cancel morning plans as I wasn’t able to prepare to leave early in the morning. No one cared, no mention of it in check out. Absolutely don’t stay here if you ask me.
All the staff across the hotel (from the front desk, to the cleaners, to the restaurant and bar, just all the staff we encountered!) were so lovely and really made our stay feel special, thank you so much!
The front desk staff was beyond excellent. Anna even helped me take our bags up to our room. They were very helpful each interaction and set this hotel apart on our trip. We missed the information that there is paid parking for £20 and instead paid for a spot close by for £13 but really wished we’d just parked at the hotel. It is very close to the castle, but there are A LOT of stairs to get there along with the Royal Mile. There are a lot of restaurants close by and souvenir shops as well.
Impeccable en tout point, je recommande sans hésitation et y retournerait assurément.
Petit déjeuner excellent, petites attention hors normes inclus, la plus belle vue de Edinburgh