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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4.0 star property
Enjoy the perfect blend of location and comfort with access to nearby attractions. Discover helpful staff and delightful breakfast options.

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Castle View Suite | Living room
Castle View Twin Room
Castle View Suite | Living room
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$188
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar

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Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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City Plus Double Room

City Plus Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

City Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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City Plus Twin Room

City Plus Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Castle View Twin Room

Castle View Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Castle View Double Room

Castle View Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

City Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Castle View Suite

Castle View Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HJ

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 10 min walk

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cold Town House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Biddy Mulligans - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel near University of Edinburgh
A short walk from Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street, Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and access to a nearby indoor pool
  • Express check-out, a front desk safe and concierge services
  • Multilingual staff, a lift and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 122 rooms include amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs, as well as safes and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cots/infant beds
  • Designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • LED light bulbs, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel?

As of 2 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel on 4 Mar 2025 start from AU$187.67, 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.

How much is parking at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 20 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this eco-certified hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket, Edinburgh Castle, and Princes Street. Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 14 minutes.

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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 741 out of 1222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1222 reviews

9.2/10

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

Sean

Super helpful and friendly staff, comfortable bed and great parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Great location, comfortable room and front desk staff were helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

sandie

Perfectly located hotel, within walking distance of all the attractions in the Old Town, room was nice and spacious. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Great breakfast, clean and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Very nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Elizabeth

Really great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Very enjoyable stay. The restaurant was only open for breakfast, but we were able to use the sister hotel restaurant one block away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

george

Amazing view of the castle right from the hotel. The staff was also very accommodating and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

The room was spectacular and we had a view of the castle!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Montserrat

The place was really nice and pretty centric.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Location was excellent. Very quiet. Large rooms. Bath and shower in room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Fantastic location, central to the castle, Victoria Street, surrounded by restaurants, tours, and pubs. Very clean and modern hotel. Attentive, friendly staff, especially Habeeb at reception.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

James

Lovely hotel with large rooms
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Above expectations. Family room really spacious. Shower and a bath, with nice organic toiletries.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Perfectly located for our needs and staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla

We really enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

This hotel was in a great location close to everything in Edinburgh. Staff were very friendly and helpful.Only downfall was bar and dining weren't open. Lovely overnight stay. The rubber duck to take hime was a lovely gesture.Would stay again and recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ki Sook

We are so grateful that we chose to take three day trips to Edinburgh and stay at this hotel while traveling from London. The hotel room was so spacious that we were afraid to return to our much smaller room in London! The staff were all very friendly and helpful, especially Natalia at the front desk. She made our stay even more enjoyable and comfortable. We will definitely recommend that our friends visit Edinburgh and stay at the Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Jila

The location of hotel is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

The location is very good . Near to all attractions , lots of restaurants and shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynley

Very quiet and comfortable room - really enjoyed the water cooler refill station on our 2nd floor lobby. Breakfast choices were great - lovely to sit at breakfast and see Edinburgh castle right there
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

I had a very nice stay, only I think the cost of parking car was expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Theresia

Easy access to many sights, clean, safe, pleasant staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Very nice clean and quiet. Couldn’t hear noice from traffic. Complimentary glass of wine was a treat.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Excellent value for location and amenities. About a 10 min walk from Waverley and key sites, nestled between Castle and university yet still quiet at night (I would enthusiastically recommend for families visiting the university). Room was large and had both a bath and a separate shower, as well as a fridge and kettle. Decor was fresh, good quality bedding. Pool and sauna are at larger sister hotel, but gaining access was straightforward. Reception and housekeeping staff at both hotels were absolutely lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Room Cleanliness & Beautiful Rooms
Check-In Time
2:30 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Nearest Airport
Edinburgh (EDI)