Apex Grassmarket Hotel (Edinburgh, United Kingdom)

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Apex Grassmarket Hotel - Edinburgh

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Overview

4-star hotel with Edinburgh Castle views from many rooms

Amenities & Wellness

The Apex Grassmarket Hotel offers an indoor heated swimming pool open all year, a sauna, and a solarium for relaxation. The fitness center includes Technogym equipment and free weights, with access to fitness/spa locker rooms. Guests also have use of pool/beach towels and sun loungers in the pool area.

Dining

Metro Bar & Brasserie serves seasonally rotating menus with views of Edinburgh Castle. The restaurant offers special diet menus, kids' meals, and a selection of wine and champagne. Room service is available, along with bar service for drinks and packed lunches.

Rooms

Each room at the Apex Grassmarket includes a 55-inch 4K Ultra HD TV with Google Cast and Freeview, luxury toiletries, and tea/coffee making facilities. Castle view rooms and deluxe rooms with balconies offer direct views of Edinburgh Castle. Family rooms have two queen beds and free meals for children under 5.

Location

The Grassmarket Hotel is set in the Grassmarket area, 600 meters from the Royal Mile and 550 meters from the National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are a 15-minute walk away. Edinburgh Airport is a 25-minute drive from the property.

Family & Events

Family rooms accommodate up to four guests with two queen beds, and children under 5 eat free from the kids' menu. The hotel's Events team manages flexible meeting spaces with views of Edinburgh Castle for business gatherings. Meeting and banquet facilities include fax/photocopying and express check-in/check-out.

Location: 600 meters from Royal Mile, 15 min walk to Edinburgh Castle
Rooms: Castle view rooms, family rooms with 2 queen beds
Dining: Metro Bar & Brasserie with seasonal menus
Wellness: Indoor heated pool, sauna, Technogym gym
Family: Free meals for children under 5, family rooms
Events: Flexible meeting spaces with castle views
Awards: Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2026

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-23:59

until 11:00

Amenities

Public parking is possible on site at GBP 20 per day.

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Other information

Breakfast

You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP19.50 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Building

Year renovated:2010

Number of floors:6

Number of rooms:169

Former name

Apex International

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Rooms and availability

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Deluxe Upper Floors Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Castle View
Free Wi-Fi
Shower

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Family Room

Max:

4 persons
Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

Free Wi-Fi
Smoking

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Deluxe Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Castle View
Free Wi-Fi
Shower

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Parking

GBP 20 per day

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Solarium

Sauna

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs
Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Sun loungers
Solarium
Sauna
Shallow end

Room view

Castle View

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Separate tub and shower
Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Essential information about Apex Grassmarket Hotel

💵 Lowest room price	409 US$
📏 Distance to center	100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport	8.2 mi
🧳 Nearest airport	Edinburgh, EDI

Location

Address

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31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2HS

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31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2HS

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Museums

National Museum of Scotland

100 yd

Landmark

Arthur's Seat

1.4 mi

Landmark

The Real Mary King's Close

100 yd

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

1.1 mi

Landmark

Calton Hill

200 yd

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

100 yd

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

100 yd

Monuments and Landmarks

Scott Monument

200 yd

Landmark

Nelson Monument

1.0 mi

Landmark

Princes Street

100 yd

Landmark

Surgeons' Hall Museums

100 yd

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

1.3 mi

Museums

Museum of Childhood

100 yd

Museums

Dynamic Earth

200 yd

Landmark

Brass Rubbing Centre

100 yd

Events

Edinburgh International Conference Centre

100 yd

Museums

John Knox House

200 yd

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One

1.3 mi

Museums

The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland

200 yd

Museums

Edinburgh Castle

100 yd

Royal Mile

100 yd

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

100 yd

Parks

Princes Street Gardens

100 yd

Museums

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

100 yd

Museums

The Writers' Museum

100 yd

Museums

Gladstone's Land

100 yd

Square

Grassmarket

100 yd

354 Castlehill

The Scotch Whisky Experience

100 yd

Cemetery

The Robertson Mausoleum

100 yd

81-83 Grassmarket

Armstrong's Vintage

100 yd

Restaurant

The White Hart Inn

100 yd

Restaurant

Petit Paris

100 yd

Restaurant

Beehive Inn

100 yd

Restaurant

Metro Bar and Brasserie

100 yd

Restaurant

Mamma's American Pizza

100 yd

Restaurant

The Fiddlers Arms

100 yd

Restaurant

Made In Italy

100 yd

Restaurant

Taylor Walker

100 yd

Restaurant

Pumpkin Brown

100 yd

Restaurant

The Last Drop

100 yd

Restaurant

Fiddlers Inn

100 yd

Restaurant

Cold Town House

100 yd

Reviews of Apex Grassmarket Hotel

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FAQ about Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Which popular attractions are located near the Apex Grassmarket Hotel hotel?

Staying at the Apex Grassmarket Hotel hotel, you shouldn't miss Edinburgh's main landmarks, Arthur's Seat hike (1.5 miles from the accommodation) and Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, located 1.5 miles away.

What popular attractions are closest to Apex Grassmarket Hotel hotel?

Guests of Apex Grassmarket Hotel hotel can visit Camera Obscura and World of Illusions (a few minutes' drive from the accommodation), or the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" placed 7 minutes' walk away.

Can we park our car at this stylish hotel?

This stylish hotel offers a private parking garage, located on site.

Are there any dining facilities close to the hotel?

During their stay at the hotel guests can enjoy a meal in the nearby restaurant Miller & Carter Steakhouse offering a midrange price point or visit The Boozy Cow with a high guest rating-8 according to guests reviews-as well as a midrange price point.

Does Apex Grassmarket Hotel serve breakfast?

Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of Apex Grassmarket Hotel.

What is check-in and check-out time at the 4-star Apex Grassmarket Hotel?

Guests of the 4-star Apex Grassmarket Hotel can check in from 2.30 PM to 11.59 PM and check out from 11 AM.

What payment methods are accepted in the hotel?

Payment methods in the hotel include:

сash
Visa
American Express
Mastercard

Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the 4-star Apex Grassmarket Hotel?

Most rooms of the 4-star Apex Grassmarket Hotel include a balcony and a seating area as well as WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

What business facilities does the 4-star Apex Grassmarket Hotel provide?

Yes, for business travelers the 4-star Apex Grassmarket Hotel provides a photocopier and a work desk.

Which facilities are provided in the Edinburgh hotel?

Top locations of the Edinburgh hotel include a luggage room and a restaurant, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with 24-hour security and a safe deposit box.