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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

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

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City Double Room
Indoor pool
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym

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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

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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
(61 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
(46 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. Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh 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 Last Drop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Biddy Mulligans - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Fiddler's Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mussel & Steak Bar - ‬3 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. 1310 out of 2057 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 508 out of 2057 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 2057 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 2057 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 2057 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

Elizabeth

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful to be located under the castle and so close.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this place, especially the location. Best in Edinburgh
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent. Second stay here would definitely use again. Great service, excellent breakfast. Very convenient situation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

delana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The first stay, one night, was okay, room nice n quiet, when we returned from the tour 3 days later we were put in 4051, a handicapped room with a portable air cooler that didn’t work, it was so hot, windows only opening abt an inch, noisy all night, yes we reported it to the manager!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For location you cannot get better than this in Edinburgh. Love the Grassmarket. Steps to Victoria Street and a 5 minute walk to Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Not much in the way of soundproofing. But otherwise top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arvina LYNN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice location
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed there 2 years in a row. The last time, the staff was extremely RUDE and treated us like second class citizens. I will not stay at this property next year!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the rubber duck that was given so we could take photos and tag them !!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Nothing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Little loud outside at night. It is a popular hotel and being around the grassmarket, it tends to be busy till very late through the night. Great hotel, friendly and helpful staff. I would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Giovanna

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Crumbling grouting in the bathroom. Shower glass not installed properly, hence massive leaks. The “luxury” room was set near the lift and so you could hear every conversation held by guests passing by and, more notably, the hotel staff. Phone in the bedroom was broken. Hairs everywhere in a supposedly clean bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apex Grassmarket is an outstanding hotel. Very nice staff that went out of there way to welcome us and make us comfortable...especially Thyna. She went above and beyond in changing our room to one with a walk in shower so I didn't have to step into a very high walled tub to shower. We had a great 4 day stay, comfortable rooms, great breakfasts and very close to the major attractions so walking everywhere was possible. A big plus is some great restaurants, pubs, shopping and a wonderful ice cream shop right across the street. We'll be back next year!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The view of the castle is amazing and the room is nice, but the location is very loud.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

NATALIE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower/tubs were very slippery and dangerous. My sister and I both fell and got big bruises!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is perfectly located and the rooms were lovely. The check in staff person was very helpful as well as friendly. For an upscale hotel, the products in the bathroom were exceptionally meager and reminded one of staying in a Days Inn. Do better.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

2/10 Terrible

Bonnie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Sandstrom

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. We felt as if we were centrally located. Our room had a wonderful view of the castle!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the hotel and found the staff very helpful.Ideally located for tourist attractions and shopping. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byanka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it, especially the view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

randall wayne, Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
absolutely wonderful stay. i highly reccomend this hotel to anyone staying in Edinburg.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Navit

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location but no a/c. Very central to landmarks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025