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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.7
  • View
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Balcony
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe

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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 private bathroom with shower and free luxury toiletries, and tea/coffee making facilities and bottled water. The Royal Mile is 1969 feet from the property, and the National Museum of Scotland is 1804 feet away. Edinburgh Airport is a 25-minute drive from the Apex Grassmarket Hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Apex Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Located in the 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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Availability

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Sustainability

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

Farrah
United States United States
“Location was the best part of this hotel! Right in the heart of the Grass Market area. Nicely designed room was large with lots of storage space for luggage and belongings. Bed was comfy. Room was very cute. Loved the water bottle refill stations...”
Faizan
United States United States
“Location is great. Rooms were clean. Water pressure of both hot and cold water was great. Bed was comfy.”
Fareen
Kuwait Kuwait
“Check in staff were brilliant and really helpful as I had an injury to my leg. They were able to make my sty more comfortable.”
Tracey
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very comfy bed. Lovely fluffy towels. Very clean. Location. Yummy breakfast. Polite staff.”
John
Australia Australia
“Excellent location with many rooms having a view of the castle. Rooms were comfortable and a reasonable size.”
Thomas
United States United States
“We had a wonderful stay at the Apex Grassmarket Hotel in Edinburgh. The rooms were spotlessly clean, tastefully decorated, and the beds were exceptionally comfortable—perfect after a day of exploring. The staff were consistently friendly and...”
Matthew
United States United States
“The view and location, in my opinion, is the best you can get in Edinburgh. Breakfast was fantastic and so was the staff. The room was a dream, waking up to the castle view from bed.”
Colin
Australia Australia
“Clean and spacious room so close to the best bars and restaurants and of course the castle”
Skye
United States United States
“Awesome location with a great view. Beds were comfy. We appreciated the tub in the bathroom. The breakfast was good and all the staff were friendly and helpful.”
Skyelark917
United States United States
“The view from our room was magnificent. We loved seeing the castle and city day and night. The balcony was a plus and everything is in walking distance. We appreciated the tub and the breakfast was well appointed. There was a concert at the castle...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Metro Bar & Brasserie
  • Cuisine
    Scottish • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Apex Grassmarket Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs 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 fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that if you have made a nonrefundable 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 canceled.

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.