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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Indoor pool
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym

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31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HS
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪29 min drive‬
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  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
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  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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About this property

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

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. 55-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

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 comfy beds, cleanliness, and overall comfort
  • 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered parking on site (GBP 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • 55-inch LCD TV with digital channels

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: 3:00 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

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

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, 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 per person
  • Covered 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Edinburgh

Apex Grassmarket

Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland

Apex Grassmarket Hotel Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh

Apex Grassmarket Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Apex Grassmarket Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1679 out of 2614 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 632 out of 2614 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 206 out of 2614 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 2614 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 2614 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best part of this hotel was the location. Grassmarket is a short walk to the old town which was perfect. Room was spacious, great view of the castle. Very clean, other than the chair having a stain on the seat. The floor in and outside of the room had very creaky floorboards which woke us up a few times. Staff were friendly, and the bar was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and staff were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette, Panama City

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
The employees
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless. Had everything you could need. Staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the castle, staff were kind and supportive
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good clean room and well serviced. Friendly Staff and a very good restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and polite staff Nice toiletries
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Madison, Armstrong

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here twice now and will definitely be back. The hotel is in a great location, the staff are friendly and helpful and the breakfast is top notch!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Lee, London

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful staff, fantastic view and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Andrew Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette, Panama City

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really great!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

George

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room service wasn’t available on three separate occasions, (all three different days and times). I asked for another blanket they dropped a blanket off at the door with yellow stains all over it. When I contacted them about it they said they had no other blankets available, I then asked if they could at least clean it because of the stains as stated before. They said it was just stained and was “probably clean.” We didn’t end up using that blanket obviously. It was cold at night due to the window literally decaying and letting in an abundance of cold air, we also had problems heating the room with their specific heater they use it regulates how hot it gets and it felt like it maxes out at 62°F.
The other decaying window.
The blanket they gave us.
The decaying window.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious room, great front desk staff and bartender. Clean gym with decently heavy dumbbells. Nice pool and sauna. Felt so welcomed at check in and our bartender on Friday evening was very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Archie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great receptionist, spacious, well equipped room. Bath water could have been hotter and bed was a bit on the firm side.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and welcoming staff. Especially staff member Jen/Jennifer, even making our children feel special. Rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable beds. Hotel is in walking distance of centre and lots of tourist attractions. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dean

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in an amazing location. Rooms were good, but very hot & if you opened the windows could get a little noisy at night due to its central location. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very comfortable and spacious room, friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yones

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariusz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good hotel, friendly staff, perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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