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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Bettina (family with young children)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
We had a family room which was fine for 4 people. The bathroom was in comparison quite small for 4 people.
It was very warm and as the grassmarket is just in front of the window it was otherwise quite noisy.
But the view on the castle out of the window was exceptional!
The temperature in the room, small bathroom
Clare (group)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
David (solo traveller)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Lisa (solo traveller)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Lee (young couple)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Location was great, staff very friendly and accommodating.
For the price I paid for one night, I would have liked the room to be nicer. Unless I missed something, there wasn’t a/c which meant the window was open on arrival due to the lovely warm weather. This resulted in a noisy nights sleep from tourists. Also their seemed to have been a water overflow/ leak issue in the neighbouring building (not Apex’s fault, but with the windows open was very noticeable)which was clearly heard from the room
Kim (family with young children)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
View of castle from the room was amazing
Breakfast was good
Staff were very helpful
Room was far too hot and fans made little difference. Hotel staff went out of their way to put a larger fan in our room but sadly it made little difference. Was only about 18 degrees outside but ridiculously hot inside. For this reason I would not book this hotel again unless it was winter!
Aaron (family with young children)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location, rooms and restaurant
Ppl would place there food outside their rooms and left there for hrs
Elizabeth (Couple)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
The location was unbeatable, the hotel itself appeared to be very nice and put together. We liked the shower a lot. We loved the views as well and that our windows opened.
With that being said, our room was really really hot and so we had to open the windows as the fan that was left in our room wasn’t quite enough to cool the space. With the windows open, the room and doors creaked and the wind howled all night, making it nearly impossible to sleep. The seagulls screaming didn’t help either.
Keeley (group)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Kelly (young couple)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
Loved the location
The balcony was great, but it was very easy to get into someone else’s room from the balcony, I didn’t feel like that was very safe
Ioannis (solo traveller)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
The location
Very expensive for what they offer
Not so clean the dust in the room, the very old carpet. Smelly, noisy, from 7 o'clock where pushing wheel barrows outside our room
We pay €1200 for 2 nights and we didn't sleep, more than 7 o'clock.
Theresa (solo traveller)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Location. Shower fab
Room tired.....
Elizabeth (young couple)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
The location was unbeatable, the hotel itself appeared to be very nice and put together. We liked the shower a lot. We loved the views as well and that our windows opened.
With that being said, our room was really really hot and so we had to open the windows as the fan that was left in our room wasn’t quite enough to cool the space. With the windows open, the room and doors creaked and the wind howled all night, making it nearly impossible to sleep. The seagulls screaming didn’t help either.
Julianna (Group Traveler)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
Location is the main plus of this hotel. The room was spacious for being inner city. Really loved the on site parking. Very close to food and tourist sites.
We had room 4011. The floor in the bathroom and near the door was definitely heated on the first day—probably over 90 degrees; still heated on the 2nd day but less heated. This left our room HOT. The entire 4th floor was WAY TOO WARM in the hallways. How on earth in the Edinburgh weather is the hotel 80+ degrees inside? How can anyone enjoy sleeping in a room with that kind of heat? Yes, we could open the door to the outsde, but we wouldn’t leave that open all night because we needed to close off the light and the street noise. Change the mattresses already; those are FAR below standard for the price of the room. And the elevator “down” button didn’t work. We’d have to push ‘up’, go up and then go back down. Seriously? For over 400 pounds a night?
Julianna (group)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
Location is the main plus of this hotel. The room was spacious for being inner city. Really loved the on site parking. Very close to food and tourist sites.
We had room 4011. The floor in the bathroom and near the door was definitely heated on the first day—probably over 90 degrees; still heated on the 2nd day but less heated. This left our room HOT. The entire 4th floor was WAY TOO WARM in the hallways. How on earth in the Edinburgh weather is the hotel 80+ degrees inside? How can anyone enjoy sleeping in a room with that kind of heat? Yes, we could open the door to the outsde, but we wouldn’t leave that open all night because we needed to close off the light and the street noise. Change the mattresses already; those are FAR below standard for the price of the room. And the elevator “down” button didn’t work. We’d have to push ‘up’, go up and then go back down. Seriously? For over 400 pounds a night?
Kirstie (solo traveller)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Close to everything
Pool
Sauna
Restaurant
Noisy and hot - no aircon
Sofiya (family with young children)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Mary (group)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Lovely room ,comfortable beds .Lovely friendly staff and very helpful. Location great everything in walking distance with hop on hop off bus right outside. Would go back.
Nothing
Milisa (young couple)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The view and location was amazing. Had the most beautiful view of the castle and was a 5 minute walk to the royal mile
Room service phone wasn’t answer at 10pm even though nighttime room service was advertised.
Carol (solo traveller)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The location is handy for Edinburgh Castle if you're fit. A few minutes up a steep flight of stairs to Royal Mile. Welcoming staff, pleasant public areas. Good sized room with good supply of tea, coffee, biscuits and toiletries if you're a last minute traveller. Fan provided during hot weather.Bedding and bathroom were clean. Good breakfast choice.
The pillows were awful, old and uncomfortable. Requested these be replaced for next guest. The floor in my room wasn't cleaned properly.
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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