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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Property class: 4
City centre hotel, steps from Grassmarket

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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Royal Mile and Grassmarket. Also, Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast. Public transportation is only a short walk: Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 14 minutes.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
  • Minibar
  • Cable TV service
The current price is £175
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Room options

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View all photos for City Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

City Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(86 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for City Double Room Single Use

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

City Double Room Single Use

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a television.

Castle View Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for City Plus Double Room

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a small table with a lamp.

City Plus Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a wooden headboard, and a wall-mounted lamp.

City Plus Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a bedside table.

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Castle View Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, desk, and television.

Castle View Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Castle View Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Castle View Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Free Wi-Fi
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9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 2,871 reviews
The price is £186
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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About the area

Map
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HJ

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Victoria Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Royal Mile - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Military Tattoo Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 20 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 14 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 21 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Deacon Brodies Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cold Town House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

  • Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Royal Mile and Grassmarket. Also, Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast. Public transportation is only a short walk: Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 14 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 122 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests travelling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • On-site self-parking (GBP 20 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Free use of nearby fitness centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Waste recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch LED TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Minibar
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Programme. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18.50 to 18.50 per person

Parking

  • Self-parking costs GBP 20 per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property class

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 20 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel and nearby?

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel has access to a nearby indoor pool.

What's the area around Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel like?

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel is in Old Town Edinburgh, a short 10-minute walk from Princes Street Tram Stop and 4 minutes' walk from Royal Mile. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

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