Name: Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Address: 61 Grassmarket, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2HJ, United Kingdom, 61 Grassmarket, Lothian, EH1 2HJ, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $69 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.8

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Hotel Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, architecture and history – Check location 61 Grassmarket, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2HJ, United Kingdom – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, architecture and history – Check location

*8.8* National Museum of Scotland: only 5 minutes away! (1,300 feet by foot)

*8.2* Armstrong's: only 1 minute away! (250 feet by foot)

*9.1* Edinburgh Castle: only 4 minutes away! (1,050 feet by foot)

*9.3* Museum of Scotland: only 5 minutes away! (1,300 feet by foot)

*8.6* St. Giles Cathedral: only 5 minutes away! (1,250 feet by foot)

*9.0* Edinburgh Military Tattoo: only 5 minutes away! (1,150 feet by foot)

The Scotch Whisky Experience: only 2 minutes away! (500 feet by foot)

*9.0* The Real Mary King's Close: only 5 minutes away! (1,350 feet by foot)

*9.1* Scottish National Gallery: only 5 minutes away! (1,300 feet by foot)

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Great central location in the old part of town. Great view of the castle.

Graeme, United Kingdom

Location, location, location! The Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel is literally just below Edinburgh Castle and less than 10 minute walk to the Royal Mile. We were able to walk everywhere during our 4 day trip which was good for seeing the city and saving money on transit. The staff were all lovely and our room was clean.

Katie-sue, United States of America

I liked the fact that we were upgraded to a better room

Jackie, United Kingdom

Location was perfect and it was very clean with friendly staff.

Manners23, United Kingdom

Top location. Comfy beds. And I loved being able to run a bath after a long day of being a proper tourist.

Rianne, Netherlands

Our room was clean and big. Loved the view of the castle.

Barbara, United States of America

It is close to all attractions and very easy to get to all Old Town sites.

Steph, Canada

Excellent location, helpful staff, good WiFi, limited on sight parking. Nice attached bar.

Ann, United States of America

The Staff was AWESOME. Special kudos to the evening Bar Staff Peter and Alexander

Linda, United States of America

Staff in bar and restaurant were very nice, especially Reina in the bar area.

Stanley, United States of America

9.5

Excellent location!
Very comfy beds
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What guests loved the most:
“Great central location in the old part of town. Great view of the castle.”

Graeme United Kingdom
“Location, location, location! The Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel is literally just below Edinburgh Castle and less than 10 minute walk to the Royal Mile. ”

Katie-sue United States of America
“I liked the fact that we were upgraded to a better room”

Jackie United Kingdom
“Location was perfect and it was very clean with friendly staff.”

Manners23 United Kingdom
“Top location. Comfy beds. And I loved being able to run a bath after a long day of being a proper tourist.”

Rianne Netherlands
“Our room was clean and big. Loved the view of the castle.”

Barbara United States of America
“It is close to all attractions and very easy to get to all Old Town sites.”

Steph Canada
“Excellent location, helpful staff, good WiFi, limited on sight parking. Nice attached bar.”

Ann United States of America
“The Staff was AWESOME. Special kudos to the evening Bar Staff Peter and Alexander”

Linda United States of America
“Staff in bar and restaurant were very nice, especially Reina in the bar area.”

Stanley United States of America

Stay in the Heart of Edinburgh – Excellent location – show map

One of our top picks in Edinburgh.The Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel is located in the heart of Grassmarket in Edinburgh city center, just minutes from The Royal Mile. The hotel has an award-winning restaurant and 4-star boutique bedrooms.

In the shadows of Edinburgh Castle, the Agua Restaurant and Bar offers classic dining in stylish surroundings. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service and traditional breakfasts.

All bedrooms are luxurious, with large beds, a 42-inch LCD TV, luxury toiletries and free Wi-Fi. Apex City of Edinburgh guests have access to a swimming pool and fitness center, just a short walk away.

The Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel is centrally located in Edinburgh’s Old Town, within walking distance of the Lothian Road and Princes Street. Waverley Station is just a 5-minute drive away.

Old Town is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, architecture and history.

This is our guests' favorite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Edinburgh! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Full English/Irish, Buffet

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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An Inside Look at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel is located in the heart of Edinburgh: steps away from the eclectic atmosphere of the Grassmarket, a 10-minute stroll away from the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and just down the hill from the Royal Mile and the iconic outline of Edinburgh Castle.

Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, architecture and history – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Stay in the oldest part of Scotland's capital, where gas lamps light up elegant buildings and cobblestone streets. Nearby, the impressive Edinburgh Castle looks over the city.

Closest Landmarks

Grassmarket
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Armstrong's
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The Scotch Whisky Experience
0.1 miles
Central Library
0.1 miles
Gladstones Land
0.2 miles
National Library of Scotland
0.2 miles
Gladstone's Land
0.2 miles
The Edinburgh Sheriff Court
0.2 miles
Edinburgh Castle
0.2 miles
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
0.2 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Castle Terrace Restaurant Restaurant
0.3 miles

Closest Airports

Edinburgh Airport
6.5 miles
Glasgow Airport
48.2 miles
Glasgow Prestwick Airport
61.8 miles

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Grassmarket Market

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Location is perfect. Staff is absolutely fantastic. When meeting the cleaning ladies, they always smiled and greeted, the staff at the bar were brilliant (speci...”

Sigrun

United Kingdom

“Staff make this hotel as nothing was too much trouble either checking in or in the bar/restaurant Very comfy beds and good location”

Alison

United Kingdom

“Excellent location, spotlessly clean throughout and friendly, helpful staff - spot on !”

Paul

United Kingdom

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Agua

Food: European

Menu: À la carte

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note that limited parking is available at the hotel. Discounted parking can be found at the nearby parking garage, as well as metered parking.

Guests staying over the Christmas and New Year period are advised to pre-book dinner over these dates, as reservations on check-in cannot be guaranteed.

“Location, location, location! The Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel is literally just below Edinburgh Castle and less than 10 minute walk to the Royal Mile. We were able to walk everywhere during our 4 day trip which was good for seeing the city and saving money on transit. The staff were all lovely and our room was clean.”

Katie-sue

United States of America

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Reviewed: December 9, 2018

Beverley
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Group of friends
- • City Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice big rooms with comfortable bed, very clean, location is good just 15 minute walk from Princes Street where all the shops are. Rooms have hair dryer, kettle and tea/coffee.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 9, 2018

Aimee
United Kingdom
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • City Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Black mould in the shower. Room very dark, poor lighting. Reception staff were indifferent, reminded me of the level of service I would expect at a Travelodge (no offence to Travelodge).
The view of the castle

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 9, 2018

Catherine
Ireland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • City Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Comfy bed..great shower.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 8, 2018

Mand
United Kingdom
8.3

“Very enjoyable stay in excellent surroundings”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • City Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only thing that let our stay down was the lack of hot water for a bath, it was Luke warm. Also the bathroom didn't seem to have any heating so the floor was ice cold and there weren't any means of drying the towels.
Lovely hotel in fantastic position With the best breakfast I've had😊

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 8, 2018

SimonS75
United Kingdom
10

“Comfy, friendly, well located stay - perfect for a city stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • City Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
I was a little disappointed that breakfast was a "British" breakfast - I was looking forward to a Scottish breakfast with Potato scones and slices of haggis.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 7, 2018

Ronald
United Kingdom
7.1

“Edinburgh is a interesting city break and lots of attractions.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • City Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
View over back yard and couldn’t confirm parking space until we arrived. Ended up parking in next door hotel.
Nice room

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 7, 2018

Ruth
United Kingdom
10

“Fantastic!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • City Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bed was amazing and we were upgraded to a suite with no extra cost!

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 7, 2018

Carolyn
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Comfort Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff were very helpful and friendly and the breakfast was excellent

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 6, 2018

Amie
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • City Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was great, only tiny issue was the view was the car park, however were out 90% of the time so it made no odds really!
The location was excellent, nice few little bars opposite, didn't have to walk far to get to the main attractions. Hotel was modern and clean, room was excellent, quite large with large sofa as well as the bed, had everything you would need inc hairdryer/iron/tea &Coffee facilities. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 6, 2018

Kenny
United Kingdom
6.7

“Nice hotel but we got lousy room.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • City Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Room was next to air conditioning vents which were humming away all night. At the time we should have asked for a change of room but were too tired.
Location on Grassmarket

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 6, 2018

Peter
United Kingdom
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • City Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Being put in a disabled room Noisy cooling fans at rear of hotel
Friendly staff Good food Excellent breakfast

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 5, 2018

Olivia
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • City Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Perfect location on the Grassmarket. We could see the castle from our room. Had 2 complimentary drinks tokens for the lovely bar downstairs as it was my boyfriends birthday. Room was amazing, bed super comfy and all facilities were great. Going to stay here every time I come back to Edinburgh. Perfect!

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 5, 2018

Elaine
United Kingdom
10

“very pleasant stay , I would definitely stay here again, very good value for money.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • City Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No heating blowing out cold air , heating broken down , was giving a radiator,
Tea and coffee making facilities excellent beds very comfy room spacious.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 4, 2018

Richard
United Kingdom
Age group: 45 – 54
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • City Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Ideal location for Royal Mile, Princes Street plenty of bars and restaurants within 100yds

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 4, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
7.5

“Great location.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Comfort Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Hotel decoration looking tired, scuffed and needing a make over with a more modern look. Plastic flowers in the communal areas made the place look cheap. Bar area not very inviting.
Enjoyed having a pod coffee machine in the bedroom.

Stayed in December 2018

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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room includes a queen-size bed, a bath and/or walk-in shower, free WiFi and local calls, a 42-inch TV with Freeview, complimentary mineral water, tea and coffee making facilities, an iron and ironing board. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room includes a king-size bed and a separate living area, a bath and a walk-in shower, bathrobes and slippers. There is also a mini fridge and a safe, free WiFi and local calls, a 42-inch TV with Freeview, complimentary mineral water, tea and coffee making facilities with a Nespresso machine, an iron and ironing board. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Wake-up service • Dining area • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Comfort Double Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room includes a queen-size bed, a bath and/or walk-in shower, bathrobes, air conditioning, a mini fridge and a safe. There is also free WiFi and local calls, a 42-inch TV with Freeview, complimentary mineral water, tea and coffee making facilities with a pod machine, a iron and ironing board. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Comfort Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room includes 2 single beds, a bath and/or walk-in shower, bathrobes, air conditioning, a mini fridge and a safe, free WiFi and local calls, a 42-inch TV with Freeview, complimentary mineral water, tea and coffee making facilities with a pod machine, a iron and ironing board. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, architecture and history – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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