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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4.0 star property
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Relax in the stylish lobby with a geometric seating area, large window offering a view of the street, and a comfortable sofa set.
Experience the perfect blend of traditional and contemporary style at APEX Hotels, where a spacious entrance welcomes you to a bright and airy interior.
Relax in this inviting living room with a comfortable sofa, coffee table, and large window offering a view of the outdoors.
Relax in our welcoming lobby, featuring a vibrant leopard sculpture and comfortable seating areas.
Enjoy a view of the historic castle from the comfort of this room, featuring a bed, chair, and lamp.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HJ
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Princes Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪18 min drive‬
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Room options

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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City Plus Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

City Plus Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room Single Use

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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City Plus Twin Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

City Plus Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Castle View Twin Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Castle View Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Castle View Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Castle View Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Castle View Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Castle View Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh with a 24-hour front desk
Along with self parking, this smoke-free hotel has concierge services and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, express check-out and tour/ticket assistance.
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel offers 122 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Edinburgh Castle. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and dry cleaning service.
  • Free WiFi
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness, spaciousness and overall comfort
  • Steps from Grassmarket and 6 minutes on foot from Edinburgh Castle
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. The eco-certified Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel also features dry cleaning/laundry services, express check-out, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 20 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 18.50 to 18.50 per person

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Free cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • 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
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests travelling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.50 to 18.50 for adults and GBP 0 to 18.50 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 20 per night

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • 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.

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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 877 out of 1389 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 1389 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1389 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1389 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1389 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are excellent and very helpful. I will recommend the Apex to anyone going to Edinburgh
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Comfortable and nice rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug, Vancouver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and check-in process. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel located conveniently to restaurants, shopping, and Edinburgh Castle. Offers a delicious breakfast too.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hillary

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uncomfortable beds. Noisy. Limited dining. Not what you would expect for a 4 star hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a lovely stay. It was right in the heart of all the things we wanted to do. Super walkable! And the room was bigger than what we were used to. It was such a treat. Super hot shower that was spacious. Still or ambient water available. Comfortable beds. And we loved the castle view with our twin beds. Couldn't recommend enough. Would happily stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked this hotel very much. The room was lovely, well equipped, and very comfortable. And the view of the castle was pretty nice too. The only slight negative was that the cooked breakfast (waffles and Eggs Benedict) was all right but not wonderful, so not quite up to the standard of the rest of the hotel. Everything else was terrific.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

balvinder

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is amazing. Perfect location, Great very helpful staff, Clean environment, breakfast was five star.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Satyajit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location at one end of the Royal Mile. Rooms were decent sized.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esin

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

RAQUEL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliott

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, rooms, and service….
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Hotel Enjoy Much Thank
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ASDRUBAL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location, new and great service

It’s located close to the castle and the staff is friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great location. It gave us so much options got dinning and exploring. We walked almost everywhere from this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel very convenient great staff lovely breakfast. Would do recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Our phone in the room was not working. I informed the front desk. The phone was never fixed during our stay. I find this unacceptable, as a health professional, if there had been an emergency in my room, we would not have been able to contact the front desk.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Yummy breakfast. Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient to all attractions Close to restaurants Great for short stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very quiet over night. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with a perfect location for visiting Old Town Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025