Hotel Apex Grassmarket Hotel
31-35 Grassmarket, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2HS, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 3789 reviews)
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The hotel is situated right in the heart of the Old Town, overlooking the Grassmarket Square with many cafés and restaurants. The Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, the University Campus, and the Holyrood Park are all only a short walk away. The hotel offers parking in the back yard which is very convenient when travelling by car. The room was spacious and comfortable, and the hotel staff were friendly and helpful.
United KingdomVery kind, very friendly, offered my daughter a complementary breakfast, the room is clean and comfy.
EgyptGreat staff. Everyone could not do enough for you especially with the covid virus regulations. Had my grandaughter who was four and they were all so nice to her. Lovely pool. Only suggestion was if they could leave one seat around the pool as had to stand for one hour just to make sure my wee grandaughter was ok in the pool with her papa. Found it very difficult standing for an hour as I have back troubles.
United KingdomThe location to Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile are perfect! We had a castle view from our room I included. It’s close enough without being in the hustle and bustle of it. It has fun restaurants located in front and a fun market on the weekends. The breakfast was delicious and a perfect way to start each day.
United KingdomThe Staff were very attentive. The room was clean. The en-suite was superb, with a deep bath and huge shower.
United KingdomBreakfast was a good variety of choice and well presented. Staff we very helpful.
United KingdomThe location of the hotel is perfect, in the centre of the Old Town with lots of shops, bars and restaurants opposite the hotel. The hotel is clean, great and helpful staff, who are friendly and do help to make your stay a pleasant one. I cant recommend this hotel enough, I will certainly return
United KingdomThe location was great, within easy reach of the castle, Royal Mile and other attractions. Room had view of castle. Located next to Grassmarket, with nice shops and restaurants (may be busy at night at weekend). Hotel had pool, which was good to come back to after day in Edinburgh. Breakfast was included in deal and was excellent. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room good for family with two double beds. Perfect for a family night away in this lovely city.
United KingdomLocation was great, near enough to the train station and lovely little bars and cafes opposite the hotel. Hotel offers good value for money. Bonus was overlooking the castle.
United KingdomGreat location, parking on site and a good breakfast!
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel
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Stay in the heart of Edinburgh – Excellent location – show map
One of our top picks in Edinburgh. 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. There hotel also offers a 24-hour room service, and a safety deposit box to use.
The Royal Mile is 1,950 feet from the property, and the National Museum of Scotland is 1,800 feet away. Edinburgh Airport is a 25-minute drive from the Apex Grassmarket Hotel.
This is our guests' favorite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.8 for two-person stays.
Located in the heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6
Breakfast Info
Full English/Irish
Private parking at the hotel
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- Guests liked the view
- Some guests said the room amenities could be improved
- Some guests said the fitness center could be improved
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- Guests said the beds were comfortable
- Some guests said in-room temperature could be improved
- Some guests said the rooms were noisy
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- Some guests said extra charges may apply
- Guests appreciated the convenient location
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- Guests liked the view
- Guests said parking was good
- Guests enjoyed the central location
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Anna
United Kingdom“The hotel is situated right in the heart of the Old Town, overlooking the Grassmarket Square with many cafés and restaurants. The Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, the University Campus, and the Holyrood Park are all only a short walk away. The hotel offers parking in the back yard which is very convenient when travelling by car. The room was spacious and comfortable, and the hotel staff were friendly and helpful.” Read more
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Ahmad
Egypt“Very kind, very friendly, offered my daughter a complementary breakfast, the room is clean and comfy.”
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Jean
United Kingdom
“Great staff. Everyone could not do enough for you especially with the covid virus regulations. Had my grandaughter who was four and they were all so nice to her. Lovely pool. Only suggestion was if they could leave one seat around the pool as had to stand for one hour just to make sure my wee grandaughter was ok in the pool with her papa. Found it very difficult standing for an hour as I have back troubles.” Read more
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Mary
United Kingdom
“The location to Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile are perfect! We had a castle view from our room I included. It’s close enough without being in the hustle and bustle of it. It has fun restaurants located in front and a fun market on the weekends. The breakfast was delicious and a perfect way to start each day. ” Read more
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Chris
United Kingdom
“The Staff were very attentive. The room was clean. The en-suite was superb, with a deep bath and huge shower.”
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Roy
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was a good variety of choice and well presented. Staff we very helpful.”
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Butterworth
United Kingdom
“The location of the hotel is perfect, in the centre of the Old Town with lots of shops, bars and restaurants opposite the hotel. The hotel is clean, great and helpful staff, who are friendly and do help to make your stay a pleasant one. I cant recommend this hotel enough, I will certainly return” Read more
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Hannah
United Kingdom
“The location was great, within easy reach of the castle, Royal Mile and other attractions. Room had view of castle. Located next to Grassmarket, with nice shops and restaurants (may be busy at night at weekend). Hotel had pool, which was good to come back to after day in Edinburgh. Breakfast was included in deal and was excellent. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room good for family with two double beds. Perfect for a family night away in this lovely city.” Read more
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Sue
United Kingdom
“Location was great, near enough to the train station and lovely little bars and cafes opposite the hotel. Hotel offers good value for money. Bonus was overlooking the castle.”
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Jordan
United Kingdom
“Great location, parking on site and a good breakfast! ”
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel is the perfect base from which to explore Edinburgh's iconic attractions -- the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and the Scottish National Gallery are just a brief walk away - and an ideal place for rest, relaxation and comfort.
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Grassmarket0 miles
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Armstrong's Vintage0.1 miles
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The Scotch Whisky Experience0.1 miles
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions0.1 miles
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Edinburgh Castle0.2 miles
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Central Library0.2 miles
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Royal Mile0.2 miles
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Princes Street Gardens0.2 miles
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Gladstones Land0.2 miles
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National Library of Scotland0.2 miles
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Restaurant Witchery by the Castle0.3 miles
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National Museum of Scotland0.3 miles
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The Real Mary King's Close0.3 miles
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University of Edinburgh0.4 miles
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Edinburgh Playhouse0.8 miles
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Arthur's Seat1.3 miles
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Murrayfield Stadium1.7 miles
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Royal Yacht Britannia2.5 miles
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Edinburgh Zoo2.8 miles
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Dalhousie Castle7.4 miles
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Forth Bridge8.8 miles
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Edinburgh Airport6.5 miles
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Dundee Airport35.6 miles
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Glasgow Airport48.1 miles
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Food: Scottish, International
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Amenities of Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live sports events (broadcast)
Food & Drink
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Secure parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £12 per day.
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Packed lunches
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Business center
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
Accessibility
- Bathroom emergency cord
- Lowered sink
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Indoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- Open all year
- Pool/Beach towels
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
Spa
- Pool/Beach towels
- Fitness center
- Sauna
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds 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.
Apex Grassmarket Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
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.
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.
FAQs about Apex Grassmarket Hotel
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The prices at Apex Grassmarket Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel is 1,000 feet from the center of Edinburgh.
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Indoor pool
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Indoor pool (year-round)
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Guests staying at Apex Grassmarket Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
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Room options at Apex Grassmarket Hotel include:
- Twin
- Double
- Family
- Triple
- Quad
- Partner offer
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Apex Grassmarket Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Accessible parking
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Metro Bar & Brasserie
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Check-in at Apex Grassmarket Hotel is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
