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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
City Double Room
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Indoor pool

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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  • Bar

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31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HS
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪19 min drive‬
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  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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City Twin Room

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(80 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Castle View Superior Room

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(50 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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

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About this property

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Hotel with a sauna, steps from Grassmarket
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a sauna are onsite.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Apex Grassmarket Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Edinburgh Castle. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the overall comfort, comfy beds, and cleanliness
  • Steps from Grassmarket and 6 minutes by foot from 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 business-friendly Apex Grassmarket Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Metro Bar & Brasserie - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

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.

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; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 19.50 to 19.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Metro Bar & Brasserie

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • 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
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.

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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 19.50 to 19.50 for adults, and GBP 0 to 17.5 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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with 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

  • 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

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1446 out of 2272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 560 out of 2272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 2272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 2272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 2272 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawn Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Jayesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is right in the heart of the city with easy access to many attractions. The balcony room offers stunning views. The only negative is the lack of air conditioning in the rooms. We had trouble sleeping as the room was a bit too warm for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Would definitely stay here again and recommend

Spacious room. Excellent Breakfast. Brilliant location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

Great location in Grassmarket

The service and staff were outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sara, Embrun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was amazing, a great central location with an amazing view of the castle. Beds could use some updating and a notice that there is no AC in the rooms would have been nice when booking. The hotel has AC but in the rooms they give you a desk fan - or two if you’re nice (we travelled first week of August 2025 during an unseasonably warm time for the area).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MIDORI

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

Good location!

Good location and good stuff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Deanne

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

Fabulous spot to stay in Edinburgh

I booked this hotel for a trip to Scotland with my adult children without knowing much about the area. Were we ever amazed to arrive and have Edinburgh castle across the way with a view of the castle from our window. Walkable to tons of shops and restaurants. Absolutely wonderful helpful staff. So friendly. Highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

D

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

Just what we was looking for

The Apex Grassmarket was what we was looking. Good value, clean and in a good location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mohan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheree

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. No air conditioning or way to regulate room temp except a barely open window. The noise is big until 2 am because several bars across street and castle has military tattoo. Comfortable and adequate. They clean well but when we checked in the outside of our toilet had a small smear of stool. Thank goodness we had Clorox wipes
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ideal location but hotel was shabby. We had a view of a concrete wall. room was v hot, no aircon, noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cristina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms and bathrooms. There is a refillable water station on each floor which is very convenient. Location is great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was a touch of home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis, SAN DIEGO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view and a lot of places to eat near by.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I don’t think this is a 4 star hotel and I don’t get high review at all. The room was quite tired looking and the carpet badly stained. In addition, I didn’t sleep for the entire 2 nights stay. The room was noisy and we were facing a loading area, the noise started very early in the morning. Location is good and the staff is friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel offers plenty of food and activities right off of the Royal Mile. Our room was nice, clean, and quiet. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel right in the middle of everything in Old Town. The room was clean, comfortable and there was a beautiful shower and clean fluffy towels. We also visited the sauna and pool which were an added bonus. Breakfast was amazing- lots of variety. We actually arrived hours early and the wonderful gentleman at the desk assigned us a room and was very helpful. Would definitely return! Oh and forgot about our duck friend who was in our room to greet us- what a great idea!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Unbeatable views of the castle but the property could use some updating. Great location close to everything you want to see in Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

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

Great staff and food…

Great staff, excellent breakfast and dinner. Rooms do not have air conditioning, only a table fan. Windows open, but we experienced noise in the early hours of the morning with youths shouting and swearing out loud. A pity because the hotel overall was worth a stay.
View from the room
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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