Apex International Hotel
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 2HS, United Kingdom
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31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 2HS, United Kingdom
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Room Service
- Safety Deposit Box
- Bar
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Express Check-In/Check-Out
- Elevator
- Packed lunches
- Heating
- Fax/photocopying
- Wheelchair accessible
- On-site parking
- indoor pool
- 24-hour security
- Accessible parking
- Concierge services
- Designated Smoking Area
- Family Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Heated pool
- Restaurant(s)
- Daily Housekeeping
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Wine/champagne
- Fruits
- Outdoor furniture
- Kids' pool
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- First aid kit available
- Cashless payment available
- Mobile app for room service
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Invoices
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Food delivery
- Electronic room key
- balcony/terrace
- CCTV security in common areas
- Daily disinfection
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Fitness center
- Indoor Tanning
- Laundry services
- Lower bathroom sinks available
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Non-smoking property
- Restaurant (special diets available)
- Spa/sauna
- Physical/social distancing guidelines
- Accessible toilet
- Parking available (charges may apply)
- Kid-friendly dining
Airports Show all on map »
- Edinburgh International Airport - 6.86 mi
- RAF Leuchars - 31.94 mi
- Perth - 34.62 mi
- Dundee Airport - 35.47 mi
Museums
- Scotisch Whisky Heritage Centre - 441 f
- Writers Museum - 671 f
- Portfolio Gallery - 702 f
- Royal Scottish Academy - 840 f
- National War Museum of Scotland - 854 f
- Royal Museum - 1,049 f
- Museum of Scotland - 1,049 f
- DOM - 0.22 mi
- National Gallery of Scotland - 0.22 mi
- National Museum of Scotland - 0.24 mi
- National Museums Of Scotland - 0.24 mi
- Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum - 0.25 mi
- Police Information Centre - 0.26 mi
- Fruitmarket Gallery - 0.26 mi
- Stills Gallery - 0.26 mi
- Collective Gallery - 0.27 mi
- Talbot Rice Gallery - 0.31 mi
- City Art Centre - 0.34 mi
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Stuart (Couple)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location in the hub of Grassmarket, walking distance to main old town and castle. Great food and breakfast which stayed open until 10:30. Modern style with lots of facilities. Parking available for a fee.
High Price. Many steps but staff provided help when asked. Toilet flushing weird and tub/shower awkward - needed more grab bars for safety. Spray-head feed pipe leaked. Doors on closets were in poor condition (missing screws). When I offered this information I was dismissed stating that cleaning staff will report any issue. Check-in process lengthy in a noisy reception lobby.
Joseph (Group Traveler)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The location for the Apex Grassmarket was great! With it being just off the Royal Mile, we were greeted with a view of the Edinburgh Castle every morning when we went out. I did not regret getting the cheaper room on the courtyard/alley side at all. The staff was wonderful and our room was ready even before the official check-in time. It was also one of the few places that had rooms with two beds available for a reasonable price during our stay. Just be aware there are two Apex hotels on the same street very close together. We didn't visit Apex City of Edinburgh, so can't comment which is better.
We could not take a shower without water getting all over the floor. It is a common setup in Scotland to only have a partition halfway across the shower, but our partition was not even sealed well for the part it covered. We reported this to the staff on check out and hope it was addressed.
Michal (Solo Traveler)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location is excellent. Quiet in a busy area. The pool was great (though it felt like going to a dungeon to get there). Adrien/Andrei? helped me with my luggage. I liked that they had a place to refill water.
Room could have been a little bigger. But I felt that way about many of the hotels I stayed in this trip.
Iain (Couple)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Brilliantly located for my disabled friend. Only a short walk from the Royal mile and most of the great places to visit.
It was in my view slightly over priced. To then have to add a parking charge and breakfast.
Karen (Group Traveler)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Great location, the sauna was welcome at the end of the day, but the staff were the best! So helpful and answered all our questions.
A bit of moisture on the carpet
Sheri (Family with young children)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Loved the location and the fabulous view. The staff were also friendly.
We thought the beds were hard.
gallagher (Solo Traveler)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The room was comfortable and location was great. I arrived in the afternoon 2pm the room was ready was able to walk over to edinburgh castle which was about a 10 min walk and take a tour before they closed and stopped to have dinner on the way back . Once I got back to the hotel all I wanted was to go to sleep and the beds are so comfortable had a great night sleep. I did check out pool next morning looked nice but unfortunately did not have time to enjoy it. The pub looked comfortable and nice
I thought everything was nice and would stay again
McHugh (Couple)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
I loved the location and the breakfast was fantastic.
It seems quite a bit outdated. Looks like our room could’ve used fresh paint and some updated things. The beds were terribly hard. It also gets pretty warm in the rooms.
Dorlea (Group Traveler)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location
Jennifer (Group Traveler)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The hotel was so close to a lot of things. The Royal Mile is a quick walk away. The staff were friendly. The room was pretty spacious.
The bathroom had no ventilation so it would steam up quick and it’ll be surprisingly warm. It would be great if ventilation is added.
Laurens B. (Group Traveler)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The Scottish breakfast was exquisite, the sauna/swimming pool-facilities were a nice to have as well, but the location is just EPIC.
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John (Couple)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
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Emily (Couple)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
great location, clean rooms, comfortable beds
Laura (Couple)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Great location and extremely helpful staff.
The room was a bit chilly and could have used some more blankets to be comfortable at night.
Vicki (Couple)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Pool/sauna, location, excellent restaurant
A bit pricey but worth it
Kristin (Solo Traveler)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The staff was so helpful! The location is the best you can find.
Edward (Couple)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Close to everything, great room, very nice facilities
All good
Sandra (Family with young children)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Excellent location
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Constance (Couple)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The property was in a great location, walkable to shopping and restaurants as well as several local sites. The view of the castle from our room was outstanding - we stayed on two occasions and had balcony rooms both times, well worth it!
Because it’s in such a great location, you will hear all the pub crawlers until at least four in the morning. It did not keep us awake, but if you woke up, you could hear a lot of partying.
Megan (Family with young children)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Right on the Main Street of Old Town, loads of coffee places around. Alastair in reception was the best! Great sense of humor and helpful.
We loved having 2 rooms for ourselves and 3 kids so that we could have a quiet room and a play room during our 4 days stay in Edinburgh.
Also, our kids loved the warm pool for those chilly and rainy Scottish days.
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Area information
- Edinburgh International Airport - 6.86 mi
- RAF Leuchars - 31.94 mi
- Perth - 34.62 mi
- Dundee Airport - 35.47 mi
- Scotisch Whisky Heritage Centre - 441 f
- Writers Museum - 671 f
- Portfolio Gallery - 702 f
- Royal Scottish Academy - 840 f
- National War Museum of Scotland - 854 f
- Royal Museum - 1,049 f
- Museum of Scotland - 1,049 f
- DOM - 0.22 mi
- National Gallery of Scotland - 0.22 mi
- National Museum of Scotland - 0.24 mi
- National Museums Of Scotland - 0.24 mi
- Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum - 0.25 mi
- Police Information Centre - 0.26 mi
- Fruitmarket Gallery - 0.26 mi
- Stills Gallery - 0.26 mi
- Collective Gallery - 0.27 mi
- Talbot Rice Gallery - 0.31 mi
- City Art Centre - 0.34 mi
- Armstrong's - 149 f
- Edinburgh and Scotland Information Centre - 0.30 mi
- Parliament House - 328 f
- Lady Stairs House - 730 f
- St. Giles Cathedral - 0.21 mi
- Castlehill Golf - 338 f
- George IV Bridge - 812 f
- Edinburgh Military Tattoo - 948 f
- Brass Rubbing Centre - 0.31 mi
- Edinburgh Castle - 0.34 mi
- Geoffrey Kiltmakers and Weavers - 0.34 mi
- Greyfriars Bobby Memorial - 0.34 mi
- Scott Monument - 0.34 mi
- Greyfriars Kirk - 915 f
- Edinburgh College of Art - 0.23 mi
- Edinburgh University Collection of Musical Instruments - 0.36 mi
- University of Edinburgh - 0.36 mi
- Princes Mall - 0.30 mi
- Princes Street - Edinburgh - 0.32 mi
- Royal Lyceum Theatre - 0.35 mi
- Festival Theatre - 0.37 mi
- Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre - 441 f
- Magdalen Chapel - 501 f
- Royal Mile - 599 f
- Gladstone's Land - 730 f
- Canongate Ballet - 909 f
- Loch Ness Discovery Centre - 0.21 mi
- Edinburgh Christmas Market - 0.27 mi
- Edinburgh Dungeon - 0.29 mi
- Gilded Balloon Box Office - 0.31 mi
- Mercat Tours - 0.31 mi
- Edinburgh Farmers Market - 0.34 mi
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Apex International Hotel
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 2HS, United Kingdom