Apex Grassmarket Hotel

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Apex Hotels
8.4 (4709 reviews)
31-35 Grassmarket , Edinburgh , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Broken lift
Excessive communication
Noise issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.98
Rooms were noted as clean and comfortable, but some mentioned noise issues.
Service
8.95
Staff were consistently described as friendly, accommodating, and helpful.
Location
8.99
Great central location with nearby restaurants, bars, and views.
Room Quality
8.44
Rooms are modern, clean, comfortable, and well maintained.
Amenities
8.47
Facilities like the pool and sauna received positive feedback.
Value for Money
7.93
Some concerns about the food and drink prices vs value.
Food and Beverage
7.98
Breakfast was noted as very good, but food and drink prices felt excessive.
Overall Experience
8.45
A wonderful stay that exceeded expectations with recommended service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 15:11

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
The Apex Grassmarket Hotel offers a range of luxurious amenities including a sauna, pool, gym, and award-winning restaurant. Guests can also enjoy free WiFi throughout the property.

Leisure Facilities
Guests can unwind and stay active with Technogym fitness equipment and a swimming pool at the hotel's leisure facilities. The seasonally rotating menus at Metro Bar & Brasserie are sure to satisfy any craving.

Prime Location
Conveniently situated in the Grassmarket area, the hotel is within walking distance of Princes Street, Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, and the National Museum of Scotland. With Edinburgh Airport just a 25-minute drive away, the Apex Grassmarket Hotel is the perfect choice for your stay in Edinburgh.

Important information:

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.Please inform 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.
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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 20 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 4709 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.98
Service: 8.95
Location: 8.99
Room Quality: 8.44
Amenities: 8.47
Value for Money: 7.93
Food and Beverage: 7.98
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Fi • solo_traveller • gb
7
Great location and staff
Pros:

Location

Cons:

My room was next to a staff door that was used all night so kept banging loudly keeping me awake

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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leo • extended_group • ie
7
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Varduhi • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Clean, spacious room with a comfy bed. I am a very light sleeper and was not disturbed during the night. Good sized bathroom with a seperate bath and shower.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Bei • extended_group • gb
10
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Ruy • extended_group • es
10
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • extended_group • gb
8
Great location for Edinburgh exploring
Pros:

Location and parking fantastic

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
C
chiara • couple • it
10
Pros:

Hotel molto bello con vista sulla città, posizione ottima a pochi metri da Victoria Street.
Stanza grande e pulita. Plus la spa e la piscina, personale gentilissimo e sempre pronto ad aiutare!

Cons:

Nulla

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
A
Ann • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Superior room on 1st floor gloomy

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Harvey • couple • gb
7
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Anastasiia • couple • gb
6
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Raulbek • couple • gb
10
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Kelliher • family_with_children • ie
10
Pros:

Excellent location
Lovely spacious room
Pool and sauna a real bonus

Cons:

All positive

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Zuzanna • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Comfortable bed, good facilities

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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silvia • couple • it
10
Perfetto!!!!
Pros:

Ho amato questo hotel!
-camera larga
-molto pulito
-posizione centralissima
-prezzo onesto
-gentilezza e cortesia
-vista sul castello
-possibilità di usare piscina e palestra gratis
-kit di cortesia completo e anche di più

Cons:

- -

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
D
Dovydas • extended_group • lt
9
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
M
Mike • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great hotel in a great location.
Pros:

Friendly staff. Great location & views of the castle. Nice restaurant.
Spa was an added bonus!

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Katerina • family_with_children • gr
10
Pros:

Loved everything and fantastic bed

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Brilliant location on Grassmarket, close to historic sites, restaurants, pubs and independent shops.
Very nice, smart, clean hotel with good facilities.
We liked our free rubber duck!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee