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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

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Castle View Suite
Lobby sitting area
Luxury
VIP Access
4.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Elegant comfort in vibrant Grassmarket

Perfectly situated in the vibrant Grassmarket, this stylish hotel offers spacious rooms with comfortable beds. Enjoy unique amenities like filtered water on each floor, and access to a nearby pool.

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
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪29 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members
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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
(77 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 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
(27 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 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 per person
  • 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. 1078 out of 1612 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 395 out of 1612 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1612 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1612 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1612 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great customer service, wifi signal was strong and the room was spotless
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Recep

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Sally

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly, Baltimore

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Todd, Cochranton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great location, friendly staff - will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sada

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Declan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Northampton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was really clean staffs are really helpful and nice especially when our room wasn’t heated up so they move us to another room. Only thing is that the hotel bar was not seem to open more often so we have to go to the sister hotel and used their otherwise it will quiet convenient to used it.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew, Tunbridge Wells

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless, modern, accommodating. Maybe some Netflix on the tvs!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel! Very clean, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was spotless, quiet, and located at a walking distance from many tourist attractions and restaurants. Staff was friendly and helpful, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Juan Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very goog The room was perfect and the staff, to
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

YOEL, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice staff .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible Hotel! I wish I could remember all the staffs name and give them KUDOS! I do remember AMOS, he was FANTASTIC! All were super helpful! Room was amazing! Amazing view of Edinburgh Castle. Area is perfect. Busses and taxis right outside the front. Walking distance to all the attractions. Thank you for making our trip AMAZING!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent, good choice of hot and cold options with excellent quality food. Good vegetarian breakfast also. Great location 5 minutes walk to attractions, bars restaurants. Quiet in room even with central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Éabha

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Clive

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room temperature was ridiculously hot and despite requests to front desk to find a way to remedy the issue, nothing was done.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab hotel. Easy to get to from Princes street tram stop (prepare for an uphill walk and steps, we took the step free route on the way back!). Room was perfect for my 11 year old and me. Views of the castle from the hotel. Breakfast was delicious and the staff were great. Use of pool and sauna in the sister hotel 1 minute down the road was an added bonus. Loved this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

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