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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4.0 star property
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
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Indoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym

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31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HS
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Military Tattoo Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪24 min drive‬
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  • 24 sq m
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  • 24 sq m
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About this property

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a sauna are on-site.
Apex Grassmarket Hotel offers 169 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. 55-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre.

Children aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Apex Grassmarket Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Edinburgh Castle. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort, comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Steps from Grassmarket and 6 minutes on foot from Edinburgh Castle
Apex Grassmarket Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and 7 meeting rooms are available. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Apex Grassmarket Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Metro Bar & Brasserie – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered parking on site (GBP 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 19.50 to 19.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Metro Bar & Brasserie

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests travelling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 19.50 to 19.50 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: GBP 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Apex Hotel International
Apex International Edinburgh
Apex International Hotel
Apex International Hotel Edinburgh
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Apex International Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1642 out of 2557 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 616 out of 2557 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 203 out of 2557 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 2557 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 2557 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tarey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Apex Grassmarket hotel. Our room was clean and a sizable and modern room. The location was key to our stay. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Great location and great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy Clive

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is tired but staff are fabulous. We booked for the pool but got told when we arrived it was closed due to repair work. Had they told us that we would have cancelled as we wanted to swim. They did offer a taxi ride to a sister hotel over a mile away but that just did not seem sensible. It was about having the pool in the hotel. Then the heating broke, and we had an evacuation so it was a bit of an eventful stay. Staff saved it. They were excellent. Whole place needs a freshen up as tatty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly welcome from Alasdair and a lovely room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was decently clean and I appreciated every time they would refresh my room. The bath mat smelled bad but the service was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Enma

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our room with a view of the castle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Amanda Jane, Colchester

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel reception and catering staff were all excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Poor sleep quality. Loud noise from other guests in adjoining rooms. Bed was not the most comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was fantastic ! Staff were helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfy beds, great location, nice rooms and friendly staff. Lots of good pubs nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angelina N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the center of Old Town. Easy to walk everywhere. Friendly staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santosh

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, helpful friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
spotless room, great staff, helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is an amazing hotel. This place is awesome. I’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kaylyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was a great hotel in all aspects. It's a cost effective hotel, with an awesome location as well. The rooms were clean and very spacious (us Americans love our big spaces! LOL) We had some issues with parking after we had already returned home, and the hotel costumer service, specifically the manager, was fantastic. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Amyrose

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room is spacious including with the swimming pool and the sauna is good for family. The view of our hotel is the castle. Staff is very helpful, thank you for Alistair and his team.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was great! The staff were so kind and helpful. Hotel was beautiful and had all the amenities we needed. I highly recommend, especially for American travelers. It was also right in the middle of the Grassmarket and lots of fun things to do. I would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026