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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.7

Property highlights

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About this property

In the vibrant Grassmarket area, the Apex Grassmarket Hotel has a sauna, a pool, a gym, an award-winning restaurant, and free WiFi for guests to enjoy. Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle are 15 minutes’ walk away. The leisure facilities at Apex Grassmarket Hotel include Technogym fitness equipment and a swimming pool. Metro Bar & Brasserie offers seasonally rotating menus. Each luxurious room has a widescreen TV, an en suite bathroom with shower and free luxury toiletries, and tea/coffee making facilities and bottled water. The Royal Mile is 600 metres from the property, and the National Museum of Scotland is 550 metres away. Edinburgh Airport is a 25-minute drive from the Apex Grassmarket Hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request
Apex Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Parking available at the hotel

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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guests who stayed here loved

Tracey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room location was at the bac of the hotel so wasn't exactly quiet as your could hear trolley being pushed around the car park and car doors banging etc and there were also children in a room close by who were very noisy but the location itself...”
Simon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room was very spacious and based in the centre of Edinburgh. The breakfast offered plenty of choice.”
Amina_b94
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location for ediburgh fringe. Enjoyed the pool and sauna which were well maintained. The bed was comfortable, bathroom clean and staff courteous and professional despite the busy season.”
Anne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel staff , facilities, restaurant absolutely lived up to expectations. The room was immaculate and the view was to die for . We had been at the Tattoo early show and watched all the light show from the evening show from our room . We only...”
Logan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff extremely catering and the property very clean and tidy.”
Grigori
Armenia Armenia
“One of the best locations you can stay in Edinburg. Gorgeous view of the castle and Tattoo esplanade.”
Merran
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely staff, beautiful room and gorgeous view of Edinburgh castle”
Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location in Edinburgh Grassmarket! Very comfortable and good breakfast.”
Karen
Australia Australia
“Location was fantastic, being able to view Edinburgh Castle from our room was beautiful. Perfect location for walking throughout Edinburgh.”
Carol
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good location, clean, comfortable and great customer service from all the staff”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Metro Bar & Brasserie
  • Cuisine
    Scottish • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

House rules

Apex Grassmarket Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that if you have made a non-refundable booking, Apex will send a secure link via email and SMS, if a valid mobile number has been provided. Please complete the pre-payment using this secure link. This link is only valid for 24 hours, if payment is not received within this time, your reservation will be cancelled.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Apex Grassmarket Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.