Apex Grassmarket Hotel

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

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Rooms
Location
Policies

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Popular amenities

Bar

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

Grassmarket
1 min walk
Mary's Milk Bar
1 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop
10 min walk
Edinburgh (EDI)
16 min drive

Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.

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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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Pool

Spa

Free WiFi

Restaurant

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

8 Jan - 9 Jan

About this property

Eco-certified Edinburgh hotel in Edinburgh City Centre with a fitness center

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, comfy beds, and cleanliness
Within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh

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 public transport

Self 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–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: GBP 17.50-17.50 for adults and GBP 0-17.50 for children
1 restaurant
1 bar
24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

Metro Bar & Brasserie

Things to do

Fitness centre
Indoor pool
Sauna

Family friendly

Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

ATM/banking services
Banquet hall
Lift
Front-desk safe

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

Business centre
Computer station
Meeting rooms - 7

Outdoors

Terrace

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 100
Front entrance ramp
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
2 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Biodegradable drinking straws
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drinks bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels

Entertainment

42-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

Electric kettle

Desk
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Energy-saving switches
Iron/ironing board
LED light bulbs
Safe
Water-efficient toilets only

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

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.

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 Grassmarket Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Travelled with family

25 Sept 2024

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

Good choice

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

24 Sept 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ellen

23 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with family

Cecilia

21 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

GORDON, Plano

21 Sept 2024

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

Great location with incredible view of Edinburgh Castle.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bernice, St Andrews

Travelled with partner

20 Sept 2024

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

The fire alarm at 5am wasn’t good. The hotel and rooms are very hot - we had to sleep with the windows open

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

20 Sept 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose Antonio Sanchez

19 Sept 2024

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

Great stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Peter

Travelled with family

19 Sept 2024

Disliked: Amenities

Definitely not 4 star, more like 2 or 3. Dated rooms and facilities, not very functional - lack of storage and outlets. Very loud all night with windows open because of no AC.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024