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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with indoor pool, near Edinburgh Castle

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Indoor pool
VIP Access

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business centre
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
The price is £82
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2025

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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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 21 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HS

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

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 16 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 17 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 15 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cold Town House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Biddy Mulligans - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

When you stay at Apex Grassmarket Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Metro Bar & Brasserie, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a sauna. Fellow travellers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 15 minutes.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 169 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
  • Express check-out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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 travelling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

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

Children

  • Up to 2 children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • On-site self-parking (GBP 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

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

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 100
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Front entrance ramp

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LCD TV

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

Metro Bar & Brasserie – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.50 to 17.50 for adults and GBP 0 to 17.50 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Self-parking costs GBP 20 per night with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

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.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Apex Grassmarket Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Apex Grassmarket 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.
Is there a pool at Apex Grassmarket Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Apex Grassmarket Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Apex Grassmarket Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 20 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Apex Grassmarket Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Apex Grassmarket Hotel and nearby?
Apex Grassmarket Hotel has an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Apex Grassmarket Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Metro Bar & Brasserie.
What's the area around Apex Grassmarket Hotel like?
Apex Grassmarket Hotel is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 6-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle and 8 minutes' walk from University of Edinburgh. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

Apex Grassmarket Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff
The staff were truly amazing!!! I am currently on crutches and they made every effort possible to assist me and make my stay as comfortable as possible. I highly recommend the hotel for a stay in Edinburgh, especially if you need a bit of help.
Justine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely stay with my mum. Staff on reception couldnt do enough for us. There was just a small issue with breakfast on the first morning but this was quickly resolved by reception. thank you!
Anna, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

anamarie, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good stuff
MY WIFE absolutely loved this place. Excellent views comfy beds - all the usual stuff... But the thing that really topped it all off? The free mince pies and mulled wine on reception
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Aditya, 3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sarah, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Wonderful hotel and city
Michele, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Anthony, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff, food, view!
Frankie, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Tracey, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was very very hot but lovely location and worth the price
Sophie, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Russell, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, comfort and service.
We had a lovely and very comfortable stay. The hotel is immaculate and the staff are a real credit to you. The location is excellent and our trip was enhanced by the view of the castle. The cocktails were a bit disappointing. The Rob Roy did not taste very nice and it was served in a very plain glass with no flair. The bar service was very good.
Alex, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

A bit shabby for a 4-star !
The hotel was in the perfect location but it was extremely expensive and slightly overated in my view, the rooms could do with a bit of sprucing up and repair. We had a broken toilet roll holder, there was no extractor fan in the bathroom, there was an old style radiator in the room which was very noisy and the heating was difficult to regulate. There was a very large machine in the room with a broken air vent tube attached to the window. I think it was the air con, it looked a bit ghastly. There was moisture around the windows. It my view not a 4-star hotel, more like a 3-star. The best thing about the hotel was the shower gel and body lotion in bathroom. As for the rest, for the price that we paid £300 per night for a city room view, which overlooked the car park, this was definitely not worth the money.
Ivorine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay, stunning views.
Excellent location, very friendly helpful staff, spotless rooms and facilities, we stayed for a 2 night break couldn’t have picked a better location or hotel, stayed in a family room, huge comfy beds everything you need, and a few extras more. Not a huge chain so lovely and attentive staff, Grassmarket is a great location for the castle, the Royal Mile, old town.Little bonus too you can get to Princess Street on a nice flat walk round the back of the castle great views too, loved our stay here will definitely be back.
Morning with a cuppa view from our room.
Night with a lovely malt view from our room.
Paul, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jessica, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good stay with a few minor glitches
I had a good overnight stay at this hotel. Checking in was a bit chaotic, as our room was not ready so we had to check our luggage and return at the end of the day to check in. We did not receive our drinks voucher until we prompted the staff member and a room upgrade was not discussed. But overall it was a good stay and I would return.
Richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Heizel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay
One night stay all staff very knowledgeable and professional. I ordered the birthday package which was presented beautifully in the room and the pool and sauna area was lovely. Breakfast was served beautifully and the view from our hotel window was amazing. Will definitely stay here again.
Suzanne, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Ok but pool out of order
Room was a good size. Asked for shower as pregnant. Given accessible room with wet room. Lots of water all over the bathroom after showering. Pool ok size and was out of order on last day. A bit disappointing as we picked this hotel for pool facilities. Sauna was still working but didn't use. Food was very good at breakfast and dinner. Had 2 free drinks to use at the bar. Good location in centre of Edinburgh. Parking at the back of the hotel for £20/day. For the price, facilities a bit disappointing but the staff were all excellent.
2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A good value and nice hotel
Employees were very friendly and helpful. Nice and comfy room. Good shower. Loved the biscuits with the tea in the room and excellent breakfast. Great location too. No air conditioning but came in winter.
1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Shaista, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Access
Great access to Royal Mile and restaurants.and to museums and the Castle.and i loved the pool for a swim.Appreciated too the room cookies and the free bottle of wine. And hot chocolate packages.
Robin, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jean, 2-night trip
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General property information

Breakfast
Available
Parking
Available
Reasons to Book
Comfortable Beds & Beautiful Rooms
Check-In Time
2:30 PM