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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Castle View Suite | Living room | LED TV
Lobby
Castle View Suite | Living room | LED TV
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HJ
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Princes Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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City Plus Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

City Plus Double Room

  • 258.3 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

City Double Room Single Use

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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City Plus Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

City Plus Twin Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Castle View Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Castle View Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Castle View Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Castle View Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

City Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for City Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

City Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Castle View Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Castle View Suite

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4-star hotel in Old Town Edinburgh
Along with self parking, this smoke-free hotel has concierge services and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance.
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel offers 122 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel features multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This eco-certified hotel also offers dry cleaning/laundry services, express check-out, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge). Guests can use the indoor pool at a partner property.

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

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 transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 20 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 18.50 to 18.50 per person

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • 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
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

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 traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.50 to 18.50 for adults, and GBP 0 to 18.50 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 20 per night

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
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

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

National rating

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

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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 865 out of 1377 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1377 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1377 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1377 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1377 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent. Very quiet. Large rooms. Bath and shower in room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ki Sook

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We are so grateful that we chose to take three day trips to Edinburgh and stay at this hotel while traveling from London. The hotel room was so spacious that we were afraid to return to our much smaller room in London! The staff were all very friendly and helpful, especially Natalia at the front desk. She made our stay even more enjoyable and comfortable. We will definitely recommend that our friends visit Edinburgh and stay at the Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super helpful and friendly staff, comfortable bed and great parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keirene

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

Brilliant Stay

We had a great stay here. Booked last minute with our 4 year old and had a great family room with plenty of space for playing and also a bath and a shower. My little boy also got a little activity pack when we checked in which was a lovely touch. Breakfast was really delicious and had such a good selection. Location was also brilliant. We were lucky to have nice weather and were within walking distance to everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

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

Good place to stay

Good hotel. Easy check in. Comfortable bed. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

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

Great stay

Hotel is located in an excellent position to explore Edinburgh! Our Room was quiet and a good size and beds comfyBath water temp was not great but shower worked well.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Winnipeg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable room and front desk staff were helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caoimhe

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Nice trip to Edinburgh

It was spot on
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rona

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Chip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Excellent except the hot tap in the bathroom needs to run faster and hotter.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay. The restaurant was only open for breakfast, but we were able to use the sister hotel restaurant one block away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for location and amenities. About a 10 min walk from Waverley and key sites, nestled between Castle and university yet still quiet at night (I would enthusiastically recommend for families visiting the university). Room was large and had both a bath and a separate shower, as well as a fridge and kettle. Decor was fresh, good quality bedding. Pool and sauna are at larger sister hotel, but gaining access was straightforward. Reception and housekeeping staff at both hotels were absolutely lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Katy Louise, SITTINGBOURNE

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Room good, bed hard and uncomfortable, pillows uncomfortable. Breakfast service on the first day was well below that expected. The kitchen ‘lost’ our first order, which meant they had to take another order 15 minutes after our first. After another 20 minutes (our order was now presumably at the back of the kitchen queue again as people around us who ordered after were getting their breakfasts first) Then 2 out of our 3 breakfasts arrived but not our daughter’s. We weren’t able to wait again for this so she just had cereal. Second day was much better. But they offered to refund breakfast but 4 days later and we’ve not seen this yet… Pool facilities next door nice, most lockers broken in changing room though.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oruam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is fabulous, it's in a prime position near the 'Golden Mile' and Edinburgh Castle, We used the swimming pool in the apex Grassmarket Hotel, a few mins walk away, love their eco ethos too, friendly staff, could n't fault anything
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Above expectations. Family room really spacious. Shower and a bath, with nice organic toiletries.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skylar

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan, PRESTON

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, clean and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent all round

An excellent hotel, clean, comfortable and brilliantly located just under Edinburgh Castle (with a fabulous view of it too!) in the old town. Staff were friendly, professional and very helpful, especially the wonderful Estel. Also liked they have filtered water fountains on each floor so you can refill your water bottle for free. Can't rcommend this hotel enough, I'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thought the hotel room was nice and cozy. Unfortunately they had focused the appeal for the room around a bath which in our room had no running hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025