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.
“The location is located very close to tourist attractions. The view is fantastic!”
Wright
United Kingdom
“The hotel is in a fantastic location, close to the royal mile and loads of attractions. Lots of restaurants and bars nearby. Beds were very comfortable. Lively to have the pool and sauna to relax in.”
Julie
United Kingdom
“The Reception staff were very welcoming. Our beds were very comfortable. The location of the hotel was perfect for us. There’s a hop on/off bus stop just across the road which we would recommend. Our room was cleaned by friendly staff.”
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Jen
United Kingdom
“Lovely hotel is a great location. Super central to everything. Cindy bed and great shower.”
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Alicia
United Kingdom
“Location was near the castle. Pool (small) was great for an afternoon break for the kids. Staff were very accommodating at reception when I pre paid for breakfast but sadly didn’t feel well enough to eat, they refunded with a smile. That was...”
Cariad
United Kingdom
“When we arrived we were upgraded to a castle view family room.
Beautiful view of Edinburgh Castle.
Large room. Good facilities. Close enough to centre.”
Tracey
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...”
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Simon
United Kingdom
“Room was very spacious and based in the centre of Edinburgh. The breakfast offered plenty of choice.”
Caraatt
United Kingdom
“Super friendly staff and really helpful to have luggage storage before check in and after check out.”
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Samantha
United Kingdom
“Location was great, staff really helpful. Room comfy.”
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
Parking on site
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness centre
Restaurant
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar
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 enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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
Cash
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.
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