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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4.0 star property
City centre hotel, steps from Grassmarket

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Relax in the stylish lobby with a geometric seating area, large window offering a view of the street, and a comfortable sofa set.
Relax in this inviting living room with a comfortable sofa, coffee table, and large window offering a view of the outdoors.
Relax in our welcoming lobby, featuring a vibrant leopard sculpture and comfortable seating areas.
Enjoy a view of the historic castle from the comfort of this room, featuring a bed, chair, and lamp.
Experience the perfect blend of traditional and contemporary style at APEX Hotels, where a spacious entrance welcomes you to a bright and airy interior.
Located near Edinburgh Castle, Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel offers a convenient retreat. With full breakfast options, express check-out, and concierge services at your fingertips plus free in-room WiFi to stay connected.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
The current price is ฿7,318
฿8,781 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Room options

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Two single beds with neatly made beds and matching pillows, a desk for work and a large window with curtains.

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for City Plus Double Room

Relax in a cozy space with a neatly made bed, desk, and comfortable armchair.

City Plus Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for City Double Room Single Use

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and window offering a view of the outside.

City Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for City Plus Twin Room

Relax in a clean and functional room with a neatly made bed, wooden headboard, and desk area.

City Plus Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Castle View Twin Room

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, nightstand, and window offering a view of the outside.

Castle View Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Castle View Double Room

Relax in a clean and functional room with a comfortable bed, desk, and large flat-screen TV.

Castle View Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a desk area.

City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for City Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and window offering a view of the outside.

City Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Castle View Suite

Relax in a stylish room with a neatly made bed, flat-screen TV, and bedside lamp.

Castle View Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 2,038 reviews
The price is ฿7,168
฿8,602 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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About the area

Map
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HJ

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Royal Mile - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 20 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 14 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 21 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cold Town House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Biddy Mulligans - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle. This eco-friendly hotel is also within a short 10-minute walk of University of Edinburgh and Princes Street. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast. Public transportation is only a short walk: Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 14 minutes.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 122 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests travelling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (GBP 20 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Free use of nearby fitness centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18.50 to 18.50 for adults and GBP 0 to 18.50 for children

Parking

  • Self-parking costs GBP 20 per night

Policies

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 20 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel and nearby?

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel has access to a nearby indoor pool.

What's the area around Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel like?

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel is in Old Town Edinburgh, a short 10-minute walk from Princes Street Tram Stop and 6 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Location
Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Restaurant
Bed
View
Bathroom
Shower
Old town

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as great, delicious, and excellent with a variety of options. (59 reviews)
  • The property's location offers a wide range of dining options and restaurants within walking distance. (28 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient, easily accessible, and reasonably priced. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Great location and staff were amazing
Gillian, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

It’s a convenient location with kind staff
Kimberley, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location. Staff was very helpful with directions and transportation. Fantastic stay.
kristen, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location
Maria, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice rooms, ideally located for visiting Edinburgh
Dany, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic stay and fantastic hotel, great location too.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I had a great time here, and loved how the property is committed to sustainability!
Maria, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We enjoyed the suite and the location
penny, 5-night trip

8/10 Good

Good size room for Europe, excellent breakfast, very clean, great Staff. Location is good, a lot of restaurants and pubs in the area, just a small climb to the royal mile
Raul, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location, friendly staff and great value of money!
Yilan, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location! Great value! Fabulous staff! Very eco friendly.
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable convenient facility.
VICTORIA, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Awesome location. Very clean.
Tina, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Great location
Maureen, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nicely situated in the Grassmarket area of the Old Town with great view of the castle. Breakfast servings are good too.
Jeffrey Loren, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Clean and housekeeper were great
Jennifer, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic hotel, great location, wonderful staff
carolyn, 10-night trip

8/10 Good

EWxcellent location, clean rooms
Sasha, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great Place to Stay

Very nice hotel with great location, a professional and friendly staff and comfortable rooms.
Jon T, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location, seeing the castle every morning from the 3rd floor window was great. Friendly staff and breakfast was very nicely done
Danielle, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Clean, comfortable and great breakfast. Great location as well.
Elizabeth, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Close to everything
Sueann, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Everything was amazing!
Shirin, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location, rooms, and service….
Elliott, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice
Earl, 1-night trip