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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

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

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Indoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
The price is AED 315
AED 377 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 January 2025

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Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

City Twin Room

Highlights

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

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City Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

City Double Room

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Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Castle View Superior Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Castle View Superior Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 8 min walk
  • Princes Street - 10 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 11 min walk

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
Close to 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 kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and 7 meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 169 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to thoughtful touches like late night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles, and heating

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; 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 center
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms - 7

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.
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 39
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soda 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
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • 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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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

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
Hotel Apex International
Apex International Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Edinburgh
Apex Grassmarket
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–10:00 PM.

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?

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

Where is Apex Grassmarket Hotel located?

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

Apex Grassmarket Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 914 out of 1476 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 377 out of 1476 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1476 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1476 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1476 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive and pleasant staff. Nice rooms, lovely view, very noisy if window open but would expect that in this area and Edinburgh kept very clean by constantly working clean up teams.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great nice to see and have great customer care staff where great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Amar

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic location and very easy to walk to the main attractions of Edinburgh. The castle view from the hotel and the hotel room was stunning. Excellent breakfast and staff were very friendly and helpful. We had a family room with two double beds. The room was nice but is beginning to show its age with slight wear and tear in places. The beds were not the most comfortable with the mattress a bit springy but still decent enough to get a good nights sleep. The pillows were lovely. Bathroom was modern, nice and clean with great amenities. They also have a small pool which we didn’t use but it looked quite nice. Overall a great stay and I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathusuthan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A modern, clean hotel. While I had booked rooms with two separate beds, we were surprised that there were two queen beds in the room. The breakfast, which was available at a price, was pretty decent, too. A simple but nice touch was the hotel making mulled wine and mince pies available (for free) at the reception.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Tal

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and really attentive to all your needs
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff was all amazing.The location was good.Very clean.The breakfast was good evening meal we had was perfect thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Frances

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location is paramount! Rooms need improvement. Stains in carpet, drapes and throw cushions, no exhaust fan in bathroom, one towel rack, curtains difficult to open and close, toilets also difficult to flush, step lever for garbage in bathroom broken and although it’s great to have so much breakfast selection, quality isn’t good. It’s as though it’s all precooked…even the eggs.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frankie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, very attractive with excellent restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jixing, Wexford

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and kind. Our late arrival request was honored no problem. Our room was comfortable and clean with the beautiful view of the castle. The breakfast has a great selection of choices and the staff were friendly. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cosy and comfortable. Close to everything we wanted to see.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulo, Bethesda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel room view ever. Loved the pool too
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

mårten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Jan

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Floors are very squeaky- both the hallway and in 2 adjoining rooms they put as in. We didn’t sleep well cuz of the squeaky floors, can be heard when people are walking down the hallway.Castle view room is not worth it, window is small and have to really look up to see the castle. We had complimentary instant coffee which is unexpected from hotels. Tub is too deep, made it too hard for short people to get out from the shower. Hotel is not wheelchair accessible, will have to around the building if you have luggage’s. Seen people struggling to bring down luggages from stairs, none of the staffs lifted a finger to help. Definitely didn’t get a VIP access stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, staff were brilliant especially Jimmie in the bar
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Junaid, Grimsby

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff could have been more efficient, stairs to the lift were annoying; atleast the ramp should’ve been better designed. hotel should have better access to parking especially after 11PM.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa, Wilmington

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great location! Very busy hotel. Very walkable to many restaurants/pubs, the castle. The room was nice but it was so hot and nothing could be done to cool it down. Made it so that we were not able to sleep well during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel! Wonderful rooms and service in a perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend this hotel Its a bit more expensive the fact its sterling I liked the little xtras like mulled wine n mince pies in the late afternoon. The staff are very friendly n go out if there way to assist. Spotless clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean safe place. Short walkable distance to Edinburgh Castle, Victoria Street and the Royal Mile.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet Margaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff. Excellent breakfast and room facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joe

Hotel was extremely hot and we had a fire alarm at 0300am due to the kitchen toaster. Not sure why toast is being made at 0300. All occupants had to evacuate in the cold for nearly an hour. Hotel was cleared by fire department and was able to return to my room for the 0700 am flight. Don't stay on the street side. I could hear the people that had been at the pubs talking outside throughout the night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024