Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4.0 star property
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December 2024
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Lobby
Castle View Suite | Living room
Castle View Twin Room
Exterior
Castle View Suite | Living room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HJ
  • Grassmarket
    1 min walk
  • National Museum of Scotland
    5 min walk
  • Princes Street Gardens
    5 min walk
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    25 min drive

Room options

Family Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

City Plus Double Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

City Double Room Single Use

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

City Plus Twin Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Castle View Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Castle View Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

City Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Castle View Suite

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 Edinburgh Castle. .This eco-certified hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Royal Mile and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from University of Edinburgh.

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 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) - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Eco-certified Edinburgh hotel in Old Town Edinburgh with a 24-hour front desk
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 express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. 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.

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 public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: GBP 18.50-18.50 for adults and GBP 0-18.50 for children

Things to do

  • Access to nearby indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Free cots/infant beds

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

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

Accessibility

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

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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
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

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 674 out of 1138 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1138 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1138 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1138 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1138 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
A brilliant location / the staff were most welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fumiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value
Specious room with shower and bathtub were separated. Bit noisy late night since the hotel is on Grassmarket. Great view of Edinburgh Castle, but you can see same view from each floor hallway too. We took public transportation from airport to the hotel with multiple suitcases in August. Big mistake. Streets were full of tourists and cars. Map app’s navigation lead us to take 3 steep and narrow stairs ( which we did not take). Cobblestone streets are beautiful to see not for suitcases.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanushri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect view of Edinburgh castle from my room. Comfortable, clean, high end rooms (towel warmer was a nice luxury touch!). Didn’t realize how central, close and walkable the hotel is to all the sites until I checked in. Looks over grass market, right next to Victoria street, and 5 min walk to Edinburgh castle. Only small complaint is the noise level at night in the grass market can be a little high but that’s not the fault of the hotel, just location. Will stay here again next time I’m in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tolles Hotel am Grassmarket
Tolles Hotel - ideal gelegen, um Edinburgh zu Fuss zu erkunden.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location, generally acceptable accommodations. Just a seriously high price.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Zorine

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yosef

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for two weeks during Fringe. It's in the right location. Room had some minor wear and tear that did not bother me in the slightest. Staff was very helpful. Would recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast area needs tea coffee delivery to your table, not safe or convenient walking up and down with hot drinks. Formal feeling layout of seating and tables.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has steps to check in. Walk up the parking entrance to the left of the lobby entrance. Driving ramp takes you to lobby level door. Easy for your bags!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maxim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room but only issue was the very small low sink in the toilet, not sure how you can wash your face without water going all over the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Clovis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel . The restaurant though at the neighboring apex tried to play games with their " 2 course menu" for 22 pounds and tried to overcharge by 5, said thats the way the computer calculated it. After telling them to split the bill seperately between me and my wife they agreed to the correct price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niraj

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, tidy and comfortable and any time we asked for anything we received it straight away. The best thing about the hotel has to be the location. Lots of great bars, cafes and restaurants literally on your doorstep and all the major city attractions in walking distance. If I visit Edinburgh again I will definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great choice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dorthe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel.
Nice hotel, no AC, great breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic stay, staff were brilliant and very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good choice near the key tourist sites.
The Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel is ideally located near the Royal Mile and on Grasmarket with plenty of dining options nearby. Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The staff was friendly and extremely helpful. The provided amenities (shampoo, body gel, lotion, etc.) were high quality and not perfumed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024