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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

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City Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Front of property - evening/night
Indoor pool

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

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Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

City Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(68 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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City Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

City Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Castle View Superior Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Castle View Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4-star hotel in Old Town Edinburgh
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a sauna are onsite.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

In addition to an indoor pool, Apex Grassmarket Hotel provides a sauna and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 4-star property offers access to a business center and 7 meeting rooms. This eco-certified hotel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Apex Grassmarket Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Metro Bar & Brasserie - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

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; 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

Restaurants on site

  • Metro Bar & Brasserie

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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
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

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Apex Hotel International
Apex International Edinburgh
Apex International Hotel
Apex International Hotel Edinburgh
Hotel Apex International
Apex International Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Edinburgh
Apex Grassmarket
Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Apex Grassmarket Hotel Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh
Apex Grassmarket Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Apex Grassmarket Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1277 out of 1997 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 484 out of 1997 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1997 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1997 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1997 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

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect location! We were able to park our car (£20/night) and was in walking distance to most other places. It was across the street from various restaurants and close to The Vennel and one of the Edinburgh Sightseeing bus stops as well as one of the Lothian bus stops. Steps from Victoria Street and only a few more steps to the Royal Mile and Princes Street Gardens. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The room was comfortable and clean. We booked a balcony room with views of the castle and loved it! The breakfast was quite a spread and very tasty! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for most of our trip we left a few days to travel around we loved the location every morning and night we were so happy to see Edinburgh Castle right from our room! So convenient to the Royal Mile and lots of pubs right out our door
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

SArah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Clean rooms friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property. Rooms were spacious with high ceilings. Nice outdoor area when weather cooperates. Restaurant and bar were great. Very convenient location. Definitely stay there again if we ever go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very welcoming and friendly staff, great beds, and varied breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

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

6/10 Okay

joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was very noisy! However good location for pubs and restaurants and shops
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anwar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent staff. very good service and location was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Restaurant and bar poor. Simply went for desert. Half of the deserts on the menu were out. No suggestions made. Took forever to get our check. Definitely would not go back to the restaurant. Better options are close
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christina, Sharon

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice people at the front desk and at breakfast. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Lots of places to eat in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marrissa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so kind and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room, friendly staff. Can’t ask for much more than that :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and excellent location. The room was facing the main area which was definitely quite loud. But it was a great room and we had a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The hotel itself is beautiful & rooms were nicely furnished and spacious. But the best part is the location, so central and easily walkable to all of the cities main attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ahalya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, clean and walkable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect for seeing the sights. But the windows don’t stop much of the street noise which went late into the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of the castle from my room was amazing, the food at the restaurant was very tasty, the staff was very helpful, and the location close to restaurants and pubs in old town is arguably the best in Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025