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Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony
28 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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City Twin Room
24 square metres
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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City Double Room
21 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Castle View Superior Room
24 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Family Room, 2 Double Beds
Room with view
24 square metres
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Eco-certified Edinburgh hotel in Old Town Edinburgh with a fitness center

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Apex Grassmarket Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Grassmarket and 6 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle. This eco-certified hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from University of Edinburgh and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Royal Mile.

Stay in one of 169 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.

Grab a bite to eat at Metro Bar & Brasserie, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 7 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 169
  • Number of floors - 5
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Sauna
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 7
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Computer station
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • No single-use plastic soft drink bottles
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of accessible parking spaces 2
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift door width (inches) - 39
  • Lift door width (centimetres) - 100

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

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.

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • LCD TV
  • TV size 42
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of beds 2
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Energy-saving switches

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 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.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 1:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

Children stay free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Debit cards

UnionPay

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Staffed front desk

Online Penalty Collection

Children stay free - maximum age 5

Guest will receive an email before arrival 7 days

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 to 17.50 for adults, and GBP 0 to 17.50 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Apex Hotel International
  • Apex International Edinburgh
  • Apex International Hotel
  • Apex International Hotel Edinburgh
  • Hotel Apex International
  • Apex International Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
  • 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

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 when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Green Tourism Programme

National Rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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