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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

A historic castle on a hill overlooking a city.

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled walls and large windows.

A view from a window overlooking a historic building with a stone facade, trees, and a street with parked cars.

A building with a sign reading "International Hotel."

A person holding a cup, overlooking a historic castle with buildings in the foreground.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

Explore the area

31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HS

Place, Grassmarket
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Royal Mile
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Edinburgh Castle
‪4 min walk‬
Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
‪29 min drive‬

Room options

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through the window.

City Double Room

Wonderful

21 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, and framed pictures on the wall.

City Twin Room

Wonderful

24 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a framed picture, and a window with a view of a castle.

Castle View Superior Room

Wonderful

City view
24 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a view of a cityscape through a window with yellow curtains.

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

Excellent

City view
24 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony

Exceptional

City view
28 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

Edinburgh

Apex Grassmarket Hotel places you in the centre of Edinburgh, steps from Grassmarket and within a short 5-minute stroll of Royal Mile. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Metro Bar & Brasserie, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym and sauna. Business amenities include 7 meeting rooms and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Edinburgh City Centre hotel include Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh.

What's nearby

Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Victoria Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Royal Mile - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Princes Street Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Edinburgh Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

Princes Street Tram Stop - 11 min walk
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 13 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cold Town House - ‬1 min walk
‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬4 min walk
‪The Fiddler's Arms - ‬1 min walk
‪Beehive Inn - ‬1 min walk
‪The Last Drop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

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.

1 building

169 guestrooms or units

5 levels

Conference rooms

Deli

Charging station for electric cars

Business facilities

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (24 hours)

Staff members are multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Front desk safe

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Terrace

Lift

No smoking on site

Bar or lounge

Dining venue

Apex Grassmarket Hotel offers 169 accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. 55-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and 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.

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Free Wi-Fi
Breakfast available
Parking available
Laundry room

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

1 building
5 floors
Banquet hall
Comprehensive food waste policy
Double-glazed windows
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Non-plastic drinking straws available
Reusable cups
Smoking not allowed
Some LED lighting used
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Waste recycling policy

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
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker

Desk
Energy-saving switches used
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone
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

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

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

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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.

Property class

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

Hotel Apex International

Apex International Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland

Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Edinburgh

Apex Grassmarket

Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland

Apex Grassmarket Hotel Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Apex Grassmarket Hotel?

Apex Grassmarket Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Apex Grassmarket Hotel?

As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apex Grassmarket Hotel on 5 Nov 2026 start from NZ$350, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Apex Grassmarket Hotel?

Yep, Apex Grassmarket Hotel has a covered self car park with in/out privileges for GBP 20 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Apex Grassmarket Hotel?

The closest beach to Apex Grassmarket Hotel is Portobello Beach (5.5 km).

Does Apex Grassmarket Hotel have a pool?

Yep, and guests recommend it! Apex Grassmarket Hotel has an indoor pool. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Apex Grassmarket Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, our travelers adore the buffet breakfast here! Served weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Apex Grassmarket Hotel?

No, Apex Grassmarket Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Apex Grassmarket Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Apex Grassmarket Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Apex Grassmarket Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Apex Grassmarket Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Amazing view, great breakfast, walkable location. Lots of options nearby for meals.

Very clean room and friendly helpful staff

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire

9 Jul 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was a lovely property. The rooms were spacious and clean and the beds were very comfortable. Would definitely book here again

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026

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About the area

Edinburgh

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Similar properties

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Accessibility

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Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

Property class

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Frequently asked questions

Apex Grassmarket Hotel Reviews

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