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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh with a 24-hour front desk

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Castle View Twin Room
Lobby
Castle View Suite | Living room
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$423
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

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61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HJ
  • Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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City Plus Double Room

City Plus Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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City Plus Twin Room

City Plus Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Castle View Twin Room

Castle View Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Castle View Double Room

Castle View Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Castle View Suite

Castle View Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Edinburgh

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel puts you in the heart of Edinburgh, steps from Grassmarket and within a 10-minute stroll of Edinburgh Castle. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services and multilingual staff. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Old Town Edinburgh hotel include Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh.

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Royal Mile - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

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 Last Drop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bow Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Elephant House Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Biddy Mulligans - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh with a 24-hour front desk
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. The eco-certified Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel also features dry cleaning/laundry services, express check-out, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 122 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel offers 122 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as 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.

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

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The price is AU$310
includes taxes & fees
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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

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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

  • No pets allowed

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.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 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

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
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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

We should mention

  • 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.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel?

Apex City of Edinburgh 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 City of Edinburgh Hotel?

As of 18 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel on 1 Sept 2025 start from AU$423.18, 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 City of Edinburgh Hotel?

Yep, Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel has a self car park for GBP 20 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel?

The closest beach to Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel is Portobello Beach (5.4 km).

Does Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, our visitors love the full brekkie here! Available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel?

No, Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 877 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1379 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joohan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas, Knoxville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very great location near Edinburgh Castle and royal mile. Dining right outside the front doors. Very clean room. Excellent bathroom. Loved the water available on draft for the floor. Eco friendly and excellent taste. I miss that water. Staff was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Morna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the Grassmarket location because we were able to visit 3 of the pubs on my list simply by crossing the street.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful during my stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our room! It was centrally located and a hop, skip, and a jump from everything!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Celestial, Hockessin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location in the Grassmarket is very good because there are many restaurants, pubs, shopping and Edinburgh Castle close by. However, the steep and cobbled streets and many stairs of Edinburgh are quite challenging and more for those with no mobility issues. But that is the whole city it seems. Edinburgh is not handicap friendly. The hotel has no frills and makes no attempt at it, a 3-star business property. I had the king room with Castle view room. No bellhop to help with luggage. Size of the room is small. Gets a bit noisy being in the Grassmarket but quiets down at night. The front desk staff were all efficient. The breakfast restaurant is very good and the wait staff are excellent. Plenty of breakfast selections. Hotel prices are expensive all over Edinburgh. My overall stay is OK, the long and short of it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Caitlin

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Annelie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Lovely Hotel

Lovely hotel and very clean. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz, Levittown

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Great location. Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unbeatable location!

Beds were very comfortable. Hotel was clean and quiet at night. Friendly staff. The location is unbeatable, if you want to stay where all the action is. Every attraction is within walking distance, with a plethora of cafes, and restaurants right at your doorstep.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Kannapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Meghana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a great place in the city centre. Close to all the prime tourist spots and definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt all the staff were genuinely pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

lilleah

Lovely staff, extremely helpful in all our questions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel, perfect location

Great stay at this hotel. The location can’t be beat with the Edinburgh Castle right outside the windows in the front of the building, and the Grassmarket right outside. The hotel staff were lovely and answered all our questions. The room was comfortable and we very much appreciated the fan as there was no air conditioning (probably not normally needed but it was a very sunny day when we were there and the room got a bit toasty!)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Per-Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Clean, comfortable and great breakfast. Great location as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was very comfortable, very clean close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025