Apex Grassmarket Hotel
31-35 Grassmarket, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2HS, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 4326 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The location was great. Walking distance to train, lots of pubs and other attractions! Nice having Nespresso machine in room. Staff was very friendly!
United States of America
- View
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Balcony
- Private Bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safe
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.
This is our guests' favorite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Apex Grassmarket Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 3, 2006Hotel chain/brand: Apex Hotels
- Indoor swimming pool
- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Good Breakfast
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Pete
United States of America“The location was great. Walking distance to train, lots of pubs and other attractions! Nice having Nespresso machine in room. Staff was very friendly!”
RhondaUnited States of America“Apex Grassmarket is in the ideal location for exploring Edinburgh! My room was clean, well-appointed and very comfortable. The staff at the Apex were friendly and so kind. The Grassmarket itself was always bustling and full of fun. I happen to be...”- ChristinaUnited States of America“Amazing breakfast, view of Edinburgh castle, location in Grassmarket, close to all major attractions.”
WilliamUnited States of America“Apex Grassmarket is in the best location in Edinburgh! Has a wonderful breakfast and the rooms are comfortable with great views. The service was great.”
PaulUnited States of America“Great location near attractions and restaurants, spacious, quiet room, friendly, knowledgeable staff.”
ChristenUnited States of America“Most amazing view of Edinburgh castle from the room.”
ThomasUnited States of America“Location is excellent, a short walk from the Royal Mile and close to multiple restaurants. Staff was extremely helpful with several requests for extra help. Breakfast had good options for buffet or order from the menu.”- ThomasUnited States of America“Check in was very smooth. Staff was very helpful. Had asked for an accessible room if available and they did have one that they assigned us.”
Iain
United Kingdom“Staff were very helpful quickly solved a problem I had with room given on arrival and was given another room straight away”- PaulUnited States of America“Great location - great view of the castle, plenty of restaurants right there on the same square, short walk to the Royal Mile. Friendly, helpful staff. Comfortable beds.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
How much is breakfast to buy on the day if not included in price
£13 if added the night before, £15.50 in the morning.Answered on 7 February 2020Is there parking?
Hello there, Yes we offer parking at a cost of £15.00 per night! :)Answered on 8 May 2023Are there bathrobes in the room?
Only in the Castle view deluxe rooms.Answered on 7 February 2020isitnear train station
The hotel is 10min walk from Waverley Station or 20min walk from Haymarket station. - Thank you - CraigAnswered on 12 November 2019How far from Waverley Station as I have just been changed to this hotel from the City so hoping it’s equally as close to train station.
Our Grassmarket hotel is only 3 doors down from our City location, so travel to and from Waverly is identical.Answered on 27 August 2021Hi. Do you have parking available? And how much does it cost? Thank you
Yes, we have an on-site car park and it costs £15 a day to park. The spaces are limited and if the carpark here is full, you can use the NCP Car Park..Answered on 17 November 2022- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Metro Bar & Brasserie
- CuisineScottish • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Apex Grassmarket HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.4
- Indoor swimming pool
- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Good Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
- Bathroom emergency cord
- Lowered sink
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Opening times
- Open all year
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Locker rooms
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Solarium
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
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 supplements may apply.
Cash
Apex Grassmarket Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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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Room options at Apex Grassmarket Hotel include:
- Twin
- Double
- Family
- Triple
- Quad
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel is 1,000 feet from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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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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Check-in at Apex Grassmarket Hotel is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Guests staying at Apex Grassmarket Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Solarium
- Locker rooms
- Swimming pool
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Metro Bar & Brasserie
