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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
$100
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19

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

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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
(75 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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
(82 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Castle View Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(53 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
(48 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4-star hotel in Edinburgh City Centre
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. 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.

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 business-friendly 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.

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)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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

  • 55-inch LCD TV with digital channels

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

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. 1520 out of 2385 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 583 out of 2385 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 2385 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 2385 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 2385 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

Curtis, Pagosa Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very nice large modern hotel. Excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Penelope Joan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was an amazing selection of hot and cold foods. Good pubs and restaurants across the road. Staff were very pleasant. Reception stairs were difficult to manage with heavy suitcases, although we later found an external ramp.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel for us to explore a Fabulous city!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stefanie

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very disappointed with this hotel. Photos look better than the real room! Booked and upgraded to superior room for £50 more- total waste as I’d hoped to clearly see the castle! I could barely see it through filthy bedroom windows! Considering this was the selling point of the room, they should be cleaned! These windows also barely opened, there’s no air conditioning so the room was very hot! The bed was soo hard, probably one of the worst I’ve slept on which meant no sleep. The bathroom is dreadful!! Cracked floor tiles, mould and no ventilation!! Don’t book here
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Very modern. Easy to get to all the major sites in Edinburgh. The staff are fantastic. Room was nice and tidy. Breakfast was delicious with loads of options.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

maryam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dionyssios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing. The staff was helpful and amazing. The pool was nice. The gym is really nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Launie, Chattaroy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A bit noisy and elevator was done so waiting for that was over 10 minutes. Great location! Rooms are small.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful, courteous and professional. Great locations, clean, comfortable beds. But our room faced the back of the hotel where the parking and trash was. Unfortunately, trash was strewn about and not placed in the dumpster. And most of the noise from the parking lot seemed to come from workers (wearing uniforms). However, the tub in the bathroom was something of a fall hazard with it's height. I acknowledge that Edinburgh is not he most disability friendly city with all it's stairs, inclines and narrow streets, and that is part of it's charm. however I did meet with a women in your front reception area who was disabled that was having an issue with getting her room. I wondered later if she would get a room with a bathroom like ours that was not disability friendly. Not great optics for you. However, I noticed this with most facilities in England as well. I may notice it more since I have multiple sclerosis and I occasionally write travel/information articles on this subject. Otherwise, I would return to this location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dorothy

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose, Toronto

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

10/10 Excellent

kwan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great service from reception for check-in, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome property! Staff was wonderful! Room and bed super comfy. This was perfectly located as well. I highly recommend! When I contacted them with questions before our trip they responded quickly and were so helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We couldn't have asked for a better hotel, location, and staff. We arrived early and they have large locker rooms to change and store our bags prior to check in. We had a castle view, and this hotel is located in the perfect area. I was traveling with my parents and we felt very safe, and the bars across the court yard are not noisy at night
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine, Medicine Hat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent walkable location. Beautiful large room with comfortable pillows and big shower. Incredible view of the castle. My only complaint would be clean windows with that view
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James, HALIFAX

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fine but was quite warm. The restaurant was good and had friendly staff. The check in was less than welcoming. The staff member was quick and unfriendly when we checked in.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing hotel. Staff was great- Tyra at the front desk helped me with an external tour app issue and we had a wonderful tour. The view out our window was absolutely unbelievable. Very very close to Victoria St, the Royal Mile and of course the castle. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025