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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel near Edinburgh Castle

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Castle View Twin Room
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HJ
  • Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Princes Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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City Plus Double Room

City Plus Double Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

City Double Room Single Use

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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City Plus Twin Room

City Plus Twin Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Castle View Twin Room

Castle View Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Castle View Double Room

Castle View Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

City Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Castle View Suite

Castle View Suite

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

City center stay.A stay at this Old Town Edinburgh hotel places you steps from Grassmarket and within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle. Royal Mile and Princes Street are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Mile - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cold Town House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Biddy Mulligans - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4-star eco-certified hotel near Edinburgh Castle
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. The eco-certified Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel also features dry cleaning/laundry services, express check-out, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 122 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel offers 122 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room crib

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)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 18.50 to 18.50 per person

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.50 to 18.50 for adults, and GBP 0 to 18.50 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 20 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

National rating

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

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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 849 out of 1358 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1358 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1358 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1358 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1358 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

errol

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

george

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view of the castle right from the hotel. The staff was also very accommodating and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean and quiet. Couldn’t hear noice from traffic. Complimentary glass of wine was a treat.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super location at Grassmarket. Lovely hotel and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Very friendly and helpful staff at reception. Lovely spacious room. Excellent evening meal in sister restaurant and a very hearty breakfast to send us on our way home. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ania

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
It was average at best.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, Seguin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good staff. They made us aware of the breakfast special (which was a good deal!), and would have arranged for a late check-out but instead we checked our bags. There was a little bleed-through noise from neighbors, and the beds were firm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you so much for such an incredible and memorable stay! I traveled with my 13 year old son and we were able to book Apex last minute on NYE. We had an unfortunate experience at another hotel and I had expressed my frustration with the staff at Apex. They made everything better for us and their neighboring APEX hotel just a quick walk over has incredible food. The beautiful people of Scotland are so welcoming and friendly. Whenever we had questions, the lovely staff assisted us. We can’t wait to go back! Thank you for the memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was in a great location close to everything in Edinburgh. Staff were very friendly and helpful.Only downfall was bar and dining weren't open. Lovely overnight stay. The rubber duck to take hime was a lovely gesture.Would stay again and recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kody

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spectacular and we had a view of the castle!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Calum

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, central to the castle, Victoria Street, surrounded by restaurants, tours, and pubs. Very clean and modern hotel. Attentive, friendly staff, especially Habeeb at reception.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Montserrat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was really nice and pretty centric.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

graeme

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek, Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked for a short 5 day stay and were glad to realise it was such a close proximity to restaurants, souvenir stores, Victoria Street and the famous Edinburgh castle! The staff were friendly upon arrival HOWEVER we were told by one gentlemen that our room was not ready but to rest assure when it would be, we would have a wonderful view of the castle during our stay. When our time came to check in a women gave us our room but it was on the opposite end of the hotel so we did not get the view we were told. Still, a very clean, comfortable stay. There were some loud noises at night, assuming from other guests and some noise during the morning from tradesmen but overall the sister hotel/restaurant a minute walk down the road was pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight business Edinburgh

Modern hotel, located in a good position for the City, the bar restaurant was closed, so had to walk down to larger Sister hotel situated 5 mins away, the swimming pool is also located at this separate hotel. I was unaware that the hotel offered its own parking, until I arrived, which was too late as I’d parked 10 mins away at an NCP car park, which turned out to be very expensive! This hotel needs to add the car parking facility onto the Hotels.com app, so that customers are aware.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024