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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4.0 star property
Upscale eco-certified hotel, walk to Edinburgh Castle
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City Double Room
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
City Double Room | Bathroom
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Bar
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  • Room service
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31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HS
  • Popular LocationGrassmarket1 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle6 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile11 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)16 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

I checked into this hotel last minute after an issue with the previous property. The staff were so incredibly friendly a...
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Jun. 1, 2024
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Room options

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Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony

Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City Twin Room

City Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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City Double Room

City Double Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Castle View Superior Room

Castle View Superior Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Edinburgh

Apex Grassmarket Hotel is located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, and is near a train station. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing.
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What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 8 min walk
  • Princes Street - 10 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 11 min walk

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
  • ‪Castle Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Biddy Mulligans - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Royal Mile
Close to Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle, Apex Grassmarket Hotel provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, Metro Bar & Brasserie, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • 7 meeting rooms, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, ATM/banking services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 169 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to thoughtful touches like late night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the comfortable, spacious rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles, and heating

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 17.50 to 17.50 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
  • 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
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 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 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 17.50 to 17.50 for adults, and GBP 0 to 17.50 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
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 8:00 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
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh
Apex Grassmarket Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does Apex Grassmarket Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Apex Grassmarket Hotel?

As of Jun 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apex Grassmarket Hotel on Jun 30, 2024 start from CA $339.03, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Apex Grassmarket Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Apex Grassmarket Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 20 per night.

What time is check-in at Apex Grassmarket Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Apex Grassmarket Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Apex Grassmarket Hotel located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this eco-certified hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket, Edinburgh Castle, and National Museum of Scotland. St. Giles' Cathedral and University of Edinburgh are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 15 minutes.

Apex Grassmarket Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 647 out of 1112 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1112 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1112 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1112 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1112 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to reach all major attractions. Bring in the Grassmarket is wonderful for the castle, dining, shopping, and tours. Great staff as well who was very kind and informative. We stayed in a family suite and it was very nice. It’s is Edinburgh though, so if you plan on walking be ready for hills and stairs. Hotel was very accommodating in getting transportation for my grandmother. Looking forward to a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location ! We had a direct view of Edinburgh Castle and easy walking to the Royal Mile and innumerable exciting sights!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Wonder views and close to shopping and restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jyotiben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly, and the hotel location was perfect for our short trip to be able to walk to most of the places we wanted to see.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 for the staff, they’re lovely. Everything we did was within a 30 minute walk and it’s such a lovely place to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Very close proximity to the castle. The room was a little warm even with the windows open and the shower/tub was hard to get out of due to the height. The property provided a non-slip shower mat even without request, but it was still difficult for myself (31 years old) and my mother (70 years old).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views from balcony
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024