Name: Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Address: 31-35 Grassmarket, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2HS, United Kingdom, 31-35 Grassmarket, Lothian, EH1 2HS, UK
Rating: 8.4

Sustainability certification

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

–Excellent location – show map

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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 55" 4K Ultra HD TV with Google Cast and Freeview, 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. Recognized with the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2026, placing us among the top-rated properties based on guest reviews worldwide.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
City Twin Room 2 full beds
City Double Room 1 full bed
Castle View Superior Room 1 full bed
Family Room 2 queen beds
Triple Room 2 queen beds
Quadruple Room 2 queen beds
Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony 1 king bed

Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

Green Tourism

Guest reviews

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Free Wifi

See what guests loved the most:

Gayane

Armenia

“The room was spacious and clean. The breakfast was alright.”

Ashley

United States

“The view from our room was beautiful, the rooms were clean and tidy, and the staff was very nice and accommodating. The beds were probably the most comfortable that we slept in our whole time in Europe this trip. The property is very centrally...”

Levickienė

Lithuania

“It was very nice to find the gift from the staff while arrived. Also hot chocolate for kids in the room and water in a common space were right on target. Staff was polite and helpful.”

Art

United States

“For a location of a hotel stay in Edinburgh, the Apex Grassmarket Hotel cannot be beat. The views out the window looking up to the Edinburgh Castle were epic. The breakfast spread, specialties and staff were all incredibly nice, pleasant,...”

Cynthia

United States

“Staff member who helped us change rooms due to noise and heat in first room.”

Andrea

United States

“Jimmy, a bartender/waiter, who was professional, engaging and fun to talk to about books, authors & travel. [& decent caesar salad on the menu!] The front desk staff, who were very helpful in dealing with a broken pool entrance door lock and who...”

Marilyn

United States

“The location, beds, spacious rooms, staff and included breakfast were amazing.”

Silvia

United States

“breakfast was very good. no AC so we got toask for fans.”

Timothy

United States

“Comfortable rooms and very helpful and friendly staff.”

Michels

United States

“The front desk service was very helpful and they were very friendly. The food was very tasty. Everyone made us feel welcome. Also loved the fluffy and extra large towels.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

Metro Bar & Brasserie

Cuisine
Scottish • International
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly • Modern
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

House rules

Apex Grassmarket Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

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

0 - 2 years

Crib upon request

Free

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 fees may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that if you have made a nonrefundable booking, Apex will send a secure link via email and SMS, if a valid mobile number has been provided. Please complete the pre-payment using this secure link. This link is only valid for 24 hours, if payment is not received within this time, your reservation will be canceled.

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.

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.

Apex Grassmarket Hotel