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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4.0 star property

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City view from property
Indoor pool
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Front of property – evening/night

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, Victoria Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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City Double Room

City Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(85 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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City Twin Room

City Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(90 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Castle View Superior Room

Castle View Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(60 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony

Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony

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

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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Old Town Edinburgh
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  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
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The price is AU$390
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
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About the area

Edinburgh

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 hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Royal Mile and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from University of Edinburgh.

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Victoria Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Military Tattoo Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cold Town House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beehive Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Bow Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

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.

Stay in one of 169 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. 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, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 7 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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.

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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

You need to know

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1681 out of 2620 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 635 out of 2620 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 2620 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 2620 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 2620 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Sinead

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine- couldn't open the door to the balcony which negated the purpose of the balcony which you pay more for. Location was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Antonini

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were great, clean and staff were friendly and very helpful. Although there were some maintenance going on, they were very quiet and do not cause any issues or noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mohummed

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Gemma

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff were lovely butbtoilets didnt flush properly, the pillows were so soft with no options of any with any support at all, the toiletries were empty and the curtains were broken...certainly not what Id expected from the reviews and the hugg price
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Aoife

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

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