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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with fitness centre and sauna

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Perched atop a hill, this historic castle offers breathtaking views of the modern city below.
Experience the sleek lobby with a reception desk, Dell computer, and vibrant flower arrangement, leading to a communal dining area with a long table and street views.
Experience the International Hotel's sleek, modern design with large windows and balconies overlooking the urban surroundings.
Swimmers can enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool surrounded by large windows.
Enjoy a city view from the large bed, with a desk nearby for work and a modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is €261
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul

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Room options

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Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony

Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City Twin Room

City Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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City Double Room

City Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Castle View Superior Room

Castle View Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Mile - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cold Town House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Biddy Mulligans - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Edinburgh Castle
A short walk from Princes Street and University of Edinburgh, Apex Grassmarket Hotel provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, Metro Bar & Brasserie, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business centre.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • A lift, tour/ticket information and a banquet hall
  • A front desk safe, meeting rooms and a computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 169 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to thoughtful touches such as late-night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles and heating

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.

Languages

English

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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 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

  • 42-inch LCD TV

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: 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 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
Guests travelling 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 19.50 to 19.50 for adults and GBP 0 to 17.5 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)

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
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Frequently asked questions

Does Apex Grassmarket Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Apex Grassmarket Hotel?

As of 10 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apex Grassmarket Hotel on 24 Jul 2025 start from €261.08, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Apex Grassmarket Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Apex Grassmarket Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 20 per night.

What time is check-in at Apex Grassmarket Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Apex Grassmarket Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Apex Grassmarket Hotel located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this eco-certified hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket, Edinburgh Castle, and Princes Street. Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 15 minutes.

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Apex Grassmarket Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1266 out of 1977 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 480 out of 1977 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1977 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1977 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1977 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great location and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great location and the staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

hotel was perfect,very helpful staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Lovely hotel to stay in. Lovely staff and great location 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great location, friendly staff and rooms were good size and beds and pillows very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Above average hotel, great food, friendly people, very decent everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

We absolutely loved our stay at this hotel. Super convenient and close to all the major attractions. Staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great spot for a hotel!! Busy property but well managed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

We had a nice stay. Pool was lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

We had a wonderful stay here! The view of the castle was stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great location. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

absolutely wonderful stay. i highly reccomend this hotel to anyone staying in Edinburg.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great people and hotel very comfortable and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Friendly staff with restaurant on property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The location cannot be beat! Lots of restaurants, castle view, across the street from a hop on hop off bus stop. The staff were also friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Close to Edinburgh Castle . Nice view, easy access to old town , and a lot of historic sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

The front desk has been awesome!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Excellent location! Great restaurants right across the street and can see castle. Beds were comfy but didn’t like the small bathroom/ tub was super tall and hard to get into and sink was small too close to toilet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Staff were professional and welcoming. Also everything is so close with an amazing view of the castle.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

As close to castle as possible and a great venue that was in an ideal location for local sights bars and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Loved everything about this place, especially the location. Best in Edinburgh
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025