Apex Grassmarket Hotel

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April 2025

May 2025

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31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HS

Grassmarket
‪1 min walk‬
Edinburgh Castle
‪6 min walk‬
Princes Street
‪10 min walk‬
Edinburgh (EDI)
‪16 min drive‬

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Room options

Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony

28 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

City Twin Room

24 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Queen Beds

City Double Room

21 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Castle View Superior Room

24 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

24 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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Kitchen
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

1 May - 2 May

About this property

Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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, 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 eco-certified 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.

Languages

English

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 17.50 to 17.50 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

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

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 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 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)

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

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.

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 Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller, Travelled with family

17 Jan 2025

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

Cracking hotel with cracking view

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with family

17 Jan 2025

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

Great hotel

Great hotel, nice facilities and perfect location

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

susan

Travelled with family

17 Jan 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Needs a face lift. Rooms are dark, old, dirty old carpets. Needs to be upgraded

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karla

16 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madilyn

16 Jan 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

juan

Travelled with family

15 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We were in Great Britain for a week and this was by far our favorite property! They were so friendly and helpful and made us feel at home. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

14 Jan 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

14 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with partner

14 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We've stayed before. Fantastic location.Clean, modern hotel with excellent facilities. Staff were superb. Very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Our only negative was the bedroom was very hot. Slept with sliding doors open, despite minus temeratures outside. Problem solved by reception staff. Overall, a great place to stay, and hope to return.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zac

13 Jan 2025

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

This was an all around great place to stay

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul David

Travelled with partner

13 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellently located for all the tourist site and bars/restarants

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with family

13 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The room was incredibly clean, customer service was amazing, and we had a great view of the castle from our room! I definitely would stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Iain

12 Jan 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner

12 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely staff , great location , nice clean room

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krsten

12 Jan 2025

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Travelled with family

12 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic location and staff were particularly friendly & helpful. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family

11 Jan 2025

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

Perfect destination in a beautiful part of the city. Lovely rooms and food

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Harinderpal

Travelled with family, Business traveller

10 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely place to stay in Edinburgh.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melia

10 Jan 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

9 Jan 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

xiomara

Travelled with group

9 Jan 2025

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

Excellent location

The location was excellent. The food was not as good. Staff very helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with partner

9 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

great location awesome staff very friendly.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

9 Jan 2025

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

Edinburgh

Brilliant location we have stayed there many times since 2016 always 2nd January and we always enjoy our stay. However the check in could be a little easier not being familiar with the I Pad. The hotel looks in need of freshening up but is comfortable and clean The restaurant manager at breakfast was particularly helpful on the day of our departure

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lynette

Travelled with family

8 Jan 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shuyi, Los Gatos

Travelled with family

8 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We enjoyed the stay very much. The only two complaints I have are, the toilet is little outdated hard to flush and The tower hanger was broken. Breakfast was amazing especially the traditional Scottish breakfast.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025