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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4.0 star property
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HJ
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, National Museum of Scotland
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪24 min drive‬
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Room options

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

City Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(76 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

City Double Room Single Use

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Castle View Suite

Castle View Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City Plus Double Room

City Plus Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City Plus Twin Room

City Plus Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

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

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Castle View Double Room

Castle View Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Castle View Twin Room

Castle View Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Along with self parking, this smoke-free hotel has concierge services and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and wedding services are onsite.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Edinburgh Castle. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and dry cleaning service.
  • Free WiFi
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness, spaciousness, and overall comfort
  • Steps from Grassmarket and 6 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel also features dry cleaning/laundry services, complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, and a front-desk safe. 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 20 per night)
  • Limited on-site self 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)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV

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: 3:00 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

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 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)!

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1049 out of 1575 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 384 out of 1575 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1575 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1575 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1575 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely man on reception called Amos- he was really helpful and kind when we arrived. Hotel was clean and well located.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jahnvi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and loved the little duck left out for us. Breakfast had a really good choice of foods, and the service was good. All staff were friendly. The location was perfect, right at the bottom of Victoria Street, which is rumoured to be the street which inspired Diagonally in Harry Potter.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tilin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The front desk staff was excellent, very friendly and helpful in providing information during check in. The room was big and clean, but would be very nice to have a bigger window. Everything in the room were good👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, staff very helpful and the breakfast is incredible...best hotel breakfast I've ever had! Would certainly return!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

L

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room, staff made my daughters14th birthday specialx
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel is excellent in a good location. However, you could not control your room temperature. One of our rooms was far too hot. Complained to reception who did not fix the problem, so another very hot night .. I think there is a general problem with heat control In rooms , would not return to this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just a very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy Swart

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff who were accommodating with early check in, milk for my tea. Very clean and nicely located.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
La habitación comoda
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfonso, Heber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The shower and sink in room 420 was clogged
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Velma

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosetta

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had a staff member knock on our door as we were draining the water out the bath, they let us know the room below had water leaking from the ceiling so we put the plug back in. They accused us of flooding the bathroom floor, but this was quickly forgotten when they could see the floor wasn’t wet. We didn’t empty the bath that evening and expected it to have been sorted the following day as it was quite late, however the room was cleaned but the bath left half full of water. We didn’t hear anything else for the rest of the stay. We luckily had a separate shower so could use that. We liked the location of the hotel and the staff on reception were friendly. It’s very noisy in the hotel room, you can hear everything going on around you, I don’t think there is any soundproofing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

bryan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a nice room and the staff was excellent. They were able to help with any question I had and were more than pleasant. It was easy to walk around from the hotel’s location. I enjoyed the large selection at breakfast. I would stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great customer service, room was spotless and breakfast was really tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location and staff. Beds were very uncomfortable and had terrible nights sleep due to noise both nights and heating being stuck on.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service and very helpful friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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