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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4.0 star property
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Family Room, 2 Double Beds
Indoor pool
Front of property – evening/night
City view from property

Reviews

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, Military Tattoo Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪24 min drive‬
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City Double Room

City Double Room

9.2 out of 10
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(82 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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City Twin Room

City Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(86 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Castle View Superior Room

Castle View Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
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(56 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony

Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony

9.2 out of 10
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(30 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 overall comfort, cleanliness, and comfy beds
  • 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 for adults, and GBP 0 to 17.5 for children
  • 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

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Apex International Edinburgh
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1603 out of 2503 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 606 out of 2503 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 2503 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 2503 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 2503 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, plenty of towels the staff are very friendly and helpful. Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was great. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious room for 3 of us. Great view of the Grassmarket and castle. Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a perfect location. Close to all the action Old Town has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming boutique hotel. The room was spacious with two beds larger than we expected, more full size versus single which was a very good thing. The bathroom was functional. The breakfast included in the package was high quality and a great way to begin the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harminder

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great , from cleanness to friendly staff and the breakfast was delicious and very generous
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

DIANA

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Vinnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I couldn't complain about the hotel at all. The location of this place is what sets it truly apart. We could see the castle from our window and only steps away from downtown Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff Dirty room Broken phone
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Haisung

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very atypical of an old European city hotel. Large bright and roomy with newer amenities and fantastic location. £50 cab ride from airport but once your landed in your room the whole of olde Edinburgh is at your disposal by foot. Great product at a great price point!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Free mince pies and a free drink
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Salman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very good - clean and spacious and it was good to have a bath in the ensuite and not just a shower. All the staff were helpful, courteous and friendly. A nice touch was the provision of mulled wine and mince pies each evening
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Madalyn Rose

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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