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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with indoor pool, near Edinburgh Castle

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Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Front of property
Indoor pool
VIP Access

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • 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
  • Children stay free
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
The price is £129
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec

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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
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
Desk
  • 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
  • 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 - 0.1 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 8 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Mile - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

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
  • ‪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 Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle. 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 Old Town Edinburgh, a short 6-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle and 11 minutes' walk from Royal Mile. 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 view of the castle from our room! The buffet breakfast in the morning was delicious! So many choices-
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Aneeqa, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great weekend stay
We had an excellent stay here. Staff were fantastic and so approachable. We had breakfast one morning which was fine. Great room service options. View from our first floor room was fantastic. We had a birthday package included which was great.
Robyn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A room with a view
Castle view. Friendly staff. Comfortable Pool onsite
Tracey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My only complaint was that the beds were uncomfortable and this seems to be how all beds are in hotels across Europe. Other than that, great hotel!
April, 4-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Mulcaire, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gary, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super hotel with amazing view.
The hotel looks a little dated from the approach but once you enter the inside looks high quality and definitely a touch above your typical chain hotel. We were based on the first floor in a superior room with a balcony. We were not disappointed and loved the extra touches like the duck, hand cream and earplugs. Our only complaints which we reported to reception was a broken coffee table which collapsed with us placing a rucksack on top and the lack of a seal on the shower door which let water spill over the floor. The positives outweighed the few negatives and we were delighted with our direct view of the castle and the vibrant Grassmarket area which bustled with activity. The hotel is in a great location convenient to many attractions and eateries or to use the hop on hop off bus. The bigger and popular eating places are within a fifteen minute walk and Victoria Street leading to the Royal Mile are just ten minutes away (we used this route rather than take the many steps which give a more direct access). Check in was friendly and helpful although a little long winded when after a long journey all we wanted was to get to our room to freshen up. Check out again was helpful with available bag storage although the queue was long albeit with three receptionists but that’s due to the overwhelming popularity of this hotel. We used Tesco Clubcard points to pay for our room and feel we a had a super deal. Would recommend and return again.
Karen, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The view of the castle and central location we spectacular
Leah, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Janice, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Perfect location for tourist sights. Close to good restaurant and bars, book ahead as always busy. Rooms do not have acoustic glazing so even with windows shut you still get the morning noice of builders and rubbish trucks etc also no A/C so you would need windows open in summer and this would make outside noice worse. Would still stay again.
2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Louise, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous weekend at Apex Grassmarket
We had a lovely few days at the Apex Grassmarket, perfect hotel and location for a city break in Edinburgh right in the heart of the town close to the castle, bars, pubs, restaurants, sightseeing and more!
DEIRDRE, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good sized room
Bathroom wasn’t very well cleaned. Nice big sized room. Nice decor. Carpet has bleach spots all over it. No milk for coffee - you have to ring reception for some, but didn’t get a reply!
Lynne, 2-night trip with friends
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4/10 Fair

Unbearably Hot Room
Average city centre hotel with modern-ish facilities and courteous staff. Decent size room with a good view of the castle. However, the room was unbearably hot and there was no air conditioning to turn down or regulate the temperature. This was in October in Edinburgh (it wasn't hot) so really shouldn't be an issue. There was a small electric fan provided in the room but it was noisy and ineffective. Got absolutely no sleep whatsoever as a result of the high temperature and this really ruined our trip to the city. Would definitely not stay here again.
Fiona, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel
AMAZING castle view from our room. A little noisy as people leaving bars at night, but they provide ear plugs.
Candace, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Juan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent - need ramps (too many stairs)
Excellent - EXCEPT - hotel needs to put in accessible ramps.
Lisa, 3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

SUKHVINDER, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Dave, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Hotel was in a great location but unfortunately our room was located next to either construction or deliveries. I’m not sure which as we could not see anything but it was very noisy every morning starting around 5am. The hotel was clean and very friendly, efficient, helpful staff.
Tamara, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Russ, 1-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