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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4.0 star property

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Castle View Suite | Living room | LED TV
Castle View Twin Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HJ
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Princes Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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City Plus Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

City Plus Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room Single Use

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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City Plus Twin Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

City Plus Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Castle View Twin Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Castle View Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Castle View Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Castle View Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

City Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Castle View Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Castle View Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4-star hotel in Old Town Edinburgh
Along with self parking, this smoke-free hotel has concierge services and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance.
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel offers 122 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel features multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This eco-certified hotel also offers dry cleaning/laundry services, express check-out, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge). Guests can use the indoor pool at a partner property.

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

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 transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 20 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 18.50 to 18.50 per person

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • 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
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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

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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.50 to 18.50 for adults, and GBP 0 to 18.50 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 20 per night

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
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

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 875 out of 1380 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1380 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1380 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1380 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1380 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, Bend

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy parking and a very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Great hotel in a great location

Great hotel in a great location. Staff are friendly & helpful. Good value. Breakfast is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SIMON

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Leonard

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and rooms. Conference staff fantastic!! Highly recommend for pleasure or business.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ceri

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, Carlisle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ankita

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic stay at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel. The rooms were spacious, clean, and well-equipped, with comfortable beds and modern amenities. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the location was perfect – just a short walk to the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Breakfast was great for a decent price. Particularly loved the sustainable Belu water station. Would definitely stay here again! 🌟
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, very updated, staff was nice and helpful, and it was walking distance from everything. Definitely would recommend to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was of quality
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Clementine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff really nice. Poor parking options. Dirty shower. It was ok but not comparable to nearby properties for the same price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, clean, spacious room. On site parking
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect to see all the attractions I wanted and the staff were excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avril

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again, great location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mohamed

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sabina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel well located clean and very friendly. If you are looking for something very Scottish with lots of character this is not the hotel for you. But it was perfect in every other matter … even free parking. Great value!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanna

Traveled with partner
My only criticism is there are no USB sockets which makes charging multiple devices difficult Check in staff were unsmiling but helpful, it would have been good to be told there was filtered water machines on every floor because we found them by accident otherwise Apex is a great chain you know what you are getting - always our go to hotel for city breaks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Great location in grassmarket

Great quality and lovely rooms and bathroom. Big double shower and bath. Loved the facility of water dispenser on each floor with decanter in room.. Coffee machine and fridge great. Safety deposit safe great. We managed to check in 2 hours earlier than we thought. Brilliant 👏. Spot on location wise in grassmarket and view of the castle. We will definitely use again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

allan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

castle view - noise from outside all night

room was castle view and as this was very close to a busy main road outsuide could hear people passing by talking and vehicles going past/deliveries to shops/cafes throughout the night. I would not stay in this room again - the bed could be better too - the matress was uncomfortable and the pillows two the same size and neither ergonomic or firm.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Great location and very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025