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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Princes Street

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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
Bar (on property)
Master Suite
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$325
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Explore the area

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23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3BG
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

City Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Master Suite

Master Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Duplex Suite

Duplex Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

City Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(129 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

City Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel puts you in the heart of Edinburgh, steps from Princes Street and within a 10-minute stroll of Royal Mile. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering at Pure Spa can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, detox wraps and body wraps along with access to the sauna. The brasserie, Liberté Brasserie, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 1819 is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the gym, sauna and pool loungers. Business amenities include meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Old Town Edinburgh hotel include Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and George Street.

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wingstop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Society Bar & Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Place To Eat - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Salerno Pizza - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Princes Street
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A fitness centre, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Apex Waterloo Place Hotel.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 184 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1819
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • 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
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel offers 184 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

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 an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Pure Spa has 3 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 27 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 19.50 to 19.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 1,819
  • Liberté Brasserie

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1819
  • 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 dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • 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
Express check-in available
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, 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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 19.50 to 19.50 for adults and GBP 0 to 19.50 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 27 per day(984 ft away; open 24 hours)

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

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?

Apex Waterloo Place 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 Waterloo Place Hotel?

As of 21 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel on 9 Nov 2025 start from AU$324.89, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?

The closest beach to Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is Portobello Beach (4.8 km).

Is there a spa on site at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?

Yep, Pure Spa is available for guests. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Apex Waterloo Place Hotel have a pool?

Yep, and guests recommend it! Apex Waterloo Place Hotel has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Apex Waterloo Place Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel.

Is Apex Waterloo Place Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, laundry facilities and an indoor pool, it's no surprise that Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Apex Waterloo Place Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, travelers adore the full breakfast here! Offered on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Apex Waterloo Place 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 Waterloo Place Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1316 out of 1898 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 392 out of 1898 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1898 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1898 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1898 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

dale

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
While the hotel itself is lovely parking was a real issue, no onsite parking & if you don’t have a mobile phone to scan for parking at the hotel you don’t get discount at car park which is a 10 minute walk from hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Concepcion

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alice ans Reta were wonderful. The staff was tremendous.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sofia Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful but I felt the AC unit was automatically going higher every time I have to lower it so I can feel cool air .. other than that very much recommend for anyone who want to stay in Scotland...
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet rooms - good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ZUBIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. It’s in the heart of town and close to all main restaurants, tourists spots.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well located and very elegant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall, Orangeville

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nishant Singh

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

8/10 Good

Sanjeev

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to train station and short walk to old city. Friendly service, good bar but pool smaller than pictures suggest. Would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, Cambridge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an ideal location when staying in Edinburgh with many amenities within an easy walk and several very good restaurants within a block or two. The hotel restaurant and separate bar are also very pleasing to be in and with excellent food and drink (flights of Scotch!!!). But above all, the staff, whether front desk, bar, restaurant -- across the board -- were unbelievably helpful and very, very nice. They made us feel that Scots may be the friendliest people on the planet!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel! Wish we stayed longer than 2 nights. Great location close to lots of shopping and dining. The breakfast at the cafe downstairs was AMAZING! Irine at the front desk was super nice and accommodating. Loved that we were able to have our luggage held before and after our stay. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajdeep

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Convenient location. Great front desk. Clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Li

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

6/10 Okay

Kirby

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

Apex Waterloo

It was great, even got offered same room as 8 years ago. An excellent base for castle, palace, royal mile and McEwans Hall
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Russell

Travelled with family
Check in was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

bobby

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location, nice place, but no view fr room

Great location, just a 5 min walk from the metro - and theres actually a sneaky way that makes it even closer that we didnt know about til we left - they have an elevator that goes down below the bridge where theres no foot traffic making walking w/luggage a breeze and goes straight to the train station. They had a full restaurant and offered an AYCE order off the menu breakfast at a very reasonable price - 18 euros a person i think? Comfortable bed, nice soaking tub. Tub and shower are separate so you can enjoy a Japanese style bath if you wanted. Only downside is that the room i got was a "city view" and our view was just a brick walk. We joked about how bc the room came with photographs of the city on their walls that that was made it "city view" lol. However, we don’t travel to just look out the window of our hotel. We wanna get out there! I'd just say dont bother paying more for a room that claims to have a view. I'm sure some do but you may not be so lucky. Again, location was great. Not only dist to metro but to the heart of Edinburgh- minutes from Calton Hill w/a great view of the city and all the shops/restaurants/castle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

TREY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apex Waterloo is a fantastically located hotel as so many things Edinburgh has to offer is within walking distance: Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Holyrood, and more. The parking garage is right around the corner and there is a large indoor shopping mall in the same vicinity. Our room was comfortable enough for three (two adults and one 11-year old), with my daughter sleeping on a pullout couch. The shower was large and the water warm. The only thing about the hotel we didn't prefer was the dining experience. The staff was incredibly nice and attentive, so no issues there, but we weren't fans of the food itself. It may be how scrambled eggs are prepared in Scotland, but they aren't what we're used to as we cook ours longer. But, I feel food experiences are a bit more personal than other aspects of travel so I'm aware others will have differing opinions. Overall, I feel this hotel is a great option when staying in Edinburgh and would recommend this to others in the future. My wife and I have already discussed staying there again when we return. Enjoy your stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Anastasia greeted us and helped us with parking and luggage and made us feel particularly welcome. Everyone at the hotel is well trained in customer service and helping guests to be comfortable. The location is great, food is fine, would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025