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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

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

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Indoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

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31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HS
  • Grassmarket
    1 min walk
  • Mary's Milk Bar
    1 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop
    10 min walk
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    16 min drive

Room options

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Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony

Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City Twin Room

City Twin Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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City Double Room

City Double Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Castle View Superior Room

Castle View Superior Room

  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.Within a 10-minute walk of this Edinburgh City Centre hotel, you'll find Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Grassmarket are also within half a mile (1 km).

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
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Biddy Mulligans - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4-star eco-certified hotel near Edinburgh Castle
Apex Grassmarket Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and 7 meeting rooms are available. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the eco-certified Apex Grassmarket Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 169 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Apex Grassmarket Hotel offers 169 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. 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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: GBP 17.50-17.50 for adults and GBP 0-17.50 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 39
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 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)

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

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

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Apex International Edinburgh
Apex International Hotel
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Apex International Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 919 out of 1486 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 381 out of 1486 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1486 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1486 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1486 reviews" "

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 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ellen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our view of the Castle. The area was so easily walkable to the Royal Mile, up beautiful Victoria Street. There was ample night life in Grassmarket on the weekend, so we didn’t have to venture far. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn A., Plano

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!! Loved location and view of Edinburgh castle! Comfortable and clean and breakfast delicious with lots of options! Staff super friendly and helpful! Would come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful hotel! Right un Grassmarket with beautiful views of the castle. Many dining options all nearby. Very comfortable room. Clean! The staff were all very friendly! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything! Beautiful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan, Cape Coral

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable here and Edinburgh and Royal Mile are right outside. Edinburgh is an expensive city but it is well worth it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location in the city centre
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

GORDON, Plano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with incredible view of Edinburgh Castle.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bernice, St Andrews

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fire alarm at 5am wasn’t good. The hotel and rooms are very hot - we had to sleep with the windows open
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose Antonio Sanchez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Peter

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Definitely not 4 star, more like 2 or 3. Dated rooms and facilities, not very functional - lack of storage and outlets. Very loud all night with windows open because of no AC.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

ROBERT, Arlington

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
First we were given keys to an already occupied room. Then a car alarm in the car park sounded for more than an hour starting at 2:00 am, preventing further sleep. Then the fire alarm went off at 5:30 so we had to evacuate. Let back in, the alarm went off again. Since we had an early flight we packed up and left at 6:00am. Total of four hours sleep. I will be requesting a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marie-Claude

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to walk around Edinburgh tourist sites
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel Eliezer

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. No complaints
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen Anne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was within walking distance of the Castle and all the things we wanted to do . Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy, Woodruff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose this hotel because of its convenient location to the Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding! Comfortable room, quiet, very helpful staff. Very pleased with our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dipesh Kirit, Tadworth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for castle and Royal Mile. Great breakfast choice and nice bar. We walked all the way to Arthur’s seat which was about 40 mins walk
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024