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
- 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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Elsa (group)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location was great for getting to attractions in Old Town.
Stuart (young 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.
Amila (family with young children)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Joseph (group)
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 traveller)
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 (young 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.
Obrien (solo traveller)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Everything clean and tidy
Bath couldn't fill up with hot water only Luke warm.
Lloyd (family with young children)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location was really good but you did need to be able bodied if you are walking around as Edinburgh is hilly
Service at breakfast was not quite as good as I would have expected , for the price I would have expected a higher standard , however that is not to say it was bad. only 2 coffee machines , and on our lat day one was broken , so it caused mayhem. It was busy and we sat upstairs in the bar area , I had to go looking to find someone to take our breakfast order.
Karen (group)
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
Catherine (family with young children)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Stunning view … fabulous staff
Nothing
David (young couple)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Rohati (young couple)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Pablo (solo traveller)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Jūratė (young couple)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
The hotel is located right next to the castle. Its central location makes it very convenient to reach major cultural attractions. The room was spacious, however, felt worn out. There were visible stains on the carpet and signs on other surfaces, which negatively affected overall impression.
The stay was not very successful. The view from the window was poor, as scaffolding had been installed and renovation works were taking place. Unfortunately, the hotel reception was not able to offer an alternative room. As a compensation, they provided a complimentary breakfast, which was appreciated.
Darragh (solo traveller)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location
Lack of drink service
Andrew (group)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
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.
Alan (young couple)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Jonathan (young couple)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Naomi (young couple)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Loved everything!
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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