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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Exterior
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Castle View Suite
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HJ
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for City Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

City Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(79 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

City Double Room Single Use

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Castle View Suite

Castle View Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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City Plus Double Room

City Plus Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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City Plus Twin Room

City Plus Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Castle View Double Room

Castle View Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Castle View Twin Room

Castle View Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apex Grassmarket Hotel
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  • Free Wi-Fi
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4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 2,671 reviews
The price is NZ$409
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Grassmarket and 6 minutes by foot from University of Edinburgh. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Princes Street.

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Victoria Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • National Museum of Scotland - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cold Town House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bow Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Knoops - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

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.

Stay in one of 122 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

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)
  • Limited on-site self 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 cot

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

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 cot
  • 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: 3:00 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.50 to 18.50 per person
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1114 out of 1651 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 396 out of 1651 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1651 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1651 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1651 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel, perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service, easy parking and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great amenities, staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay staff very helpful and hotel in the center of the granaries quarter. Food in the hotel both evening meal and breakfast was excellent and competitively priced
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great location, friendly staff - will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely rooms and excellent staff, couldn’t ask for anything better.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is a lot of bars snd restaurants close by and close to the castle
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Gianluca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Brilliant location and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really well located and the staff was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nuala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless,lovely staff, very central
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Abdulrahman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean + friendly staff + good for families + great location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and breakfast, will stay next time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just a very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great customer service, room was spotless and breakfast was really tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel! Very clean, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was spotless, quiet, and located at a walking distance from many tourist attractions and restaurants. Staff was friendly and helpful, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check in, great facilities and location. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

YOEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice staff .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Ola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the right size. The hotel was also within walking distance of some interesting tourist attractions and meeting point for guided tours.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice room with a view of the castle, very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location good base to explore Edinburgh
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026