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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4.0 star property

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Relax in the stylish lobby with a geometric seating area, large window offering a view of the street, and a comfortable sofa set.
Enjoy a view of the historic castle from the comfort of this room, featuring a bed, chair, and lamp.
Relax in our welcoming lobby, featuring a vibrant leopard sculpture and comfortable seating areas.
Experience the perfect blend of traditional and contemporary style at APEX Hotels, where a spacious entrance welcomes you to a bright and airy interior.
Relax in this inviting living room with a comfortable sofa, coffee table, and large window offering a view of the outdoors.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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City Plus Double Room

City Plus Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room Single Use

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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City Plus Twin Room

City Plus Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Castle View Twin Room

Castle View Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Castle View Double Room

Castle View Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Castle View Suite

Castle View Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 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 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from University of Edinburgh and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Princes Street.

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Royal Mile - 8 min walk - 0.8 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
  • ‪The 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 hotel in 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 transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 20 per night)
  • Limited on-site 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
  • Free 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: 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

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. 882 out of 1401 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1401 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1401 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1401 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1401 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

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property. Excellent service from staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Love the location Convinient to most locations
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

juan

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

Great place to stay in Edinburgh

A very nice hotel in a great location in Edinburgh. Really nice staff and ultra comfortable beds. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon T

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place to Stay

Very nice hotel with great location, a professional and friendly staff and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Amenities
Great location. Good service. Friendly staff. Highly recommend..
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

marguerita

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff great location would highly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the heart of Grassmarket Square, perfect base for getting around the city centre. Friendly staff, and super comfortable rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is right in the center of every attraction. Everything we wanted to see in Edinburgh was within walking distance of the Apex. Rodrigo was so helpful and friendly. He took time and answered all of our questions. Top quality service!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was comfortable and modern, convenient to the major sights with friendly and soliciois staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfectly situated to see the sights on foot. The staff were all friendly and very helpful. Room was clean and modern. Even had a throw on the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are excellent and very helpful. I will recommend the Apex to anyone going to Edinburgh
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Comfortable and nice rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug, Vancouver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and check-in process. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel located conveniently to restaurants, shopping, and Edinburgh Castle. Offers a delicious breakfast too.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hillary

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uncomfortable beds. Noisy. Limited dining. Not what you would expect for a 4 star hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a lovely stay. It was right in the heart of all the things we wanted to do. Super walkable! And the room was bigger than what we were used to. It was such a treat. Super hot shower that was spacious. Still or ambient water available. Comfortable beds. And we loved the castle view with our twin beds. Couldn't recommend enough. Would happily stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked this hotel very much. The room was lovely, well equipped, and very comfortable. And the view of the castle was pretty nice too. The only slight negative was that the cooked breakfast (waffles and Eggs Benedict) was all right but not wonderful, so not quite up to the standard of the rest of the hotel. Everything else was terrific.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

balvinder

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is amazing. Perfect location, Great very helpful staff, Clean environment, breakfast was five star.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Satyajit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location at one end of the Royal Mile. Rooms were decent sized.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025