Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 3BH, United Kingdom
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23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 3BH, United Kingdom
Just around the corner from Calton Hill, the 4-star Apex Waterloo Place hotel epitomizes luxury living in the heart of Edinburgh. With a stylish spa, swimming pool, restaurant, sumptuous rooms, and elegant suites, all with free WiFi, an Apex adventure awaits. Find yourself relaxing in your room a bed, flat screen TV and spacious en suite with a bath, walk-in shower, and Antipodes organic toiletries to help you stay green while you stay clean. The mini fridge and air conditioning will keep things fresh and some rooms have a Nespresso Coffee machine so you can make yourself at home. Cots and highchairs are available on request. Book in for a relaxing spa treatment and unwind in the fitness and wellness facilities including a swimming pool with poolside seating, sauna, and steam room. If you’d rather sweat it out another way, head to the fitness suite – great for working up an appetite… Serving traditional Scottish cuisine, take delight in every bite at the award-winning Elliot’s restaurant. With elegant Georgian features and a grand fireplace, the bright bar offers a range of fine wines and quality spirits. Located in Edinburgh’s Old Town, just off Princes Street, the hotel is 550 yards from the historical Royal Mile. Plus, it’s just a 5minute walk to Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station and 15 minutes on foot from Edinburgh Castle.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Business Center
  • Swimming Pool
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Fax/photocopying
  • indoor pool
  • 24-hour security
  • Concierge services
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Heated pool
  • Massage services
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kids' pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Invoices
  • Electronic room key
  • Audible alarm
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Facilities for disabled guests available
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry services
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Restaurant (special diets available)
  • Spa services
  • Spa/sauna
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
  • Kid-friendly dining
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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
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Airports Show all on map »

  • Edinburgh International Airport - 7.19 mi
  • RAF Leuchars - 31.44 mi
  • Perth - 34.28 mi
  • Dundee Airport - 35.00 mi

Museums

  • City Art Centre - 1,006 f
  • Mounted Gallery - 0.21 mi
  • John Knox House Museum - 0.23 mi
  • Museum of Childhood - 0.24 mi
  • Fruitmarket Gallery - 0.26 mi
  • Collective Gallery - 0.27 mi
  • Stills Gallery - 0.27 mi
  • People's Story - 0.28 mi
  • National Portrait Gallery - 0.28 mi
  • Police Information Centre - 0.29 mi
  • Peoples Story Museum - 0.29 mi
  • Carson Clark Gallery - 0.30 mi
  • DOM - 0.32 mi
  • Huntly House - 0.32 mi
  • Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop & Gallery - 0.33 mi
  • Museum Of Edinburgh - 0.34 mi
  • Calton Gallery - 0.36 mi
  • Huntly House Museum - 0.38 mi
  • Scottish National Portrait Gallery - 0.39 mi
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stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Excellent location, close to the train station and the main attractions; nice and modern room, it’s the perfect hotel for a short visit to Edinburgh.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
I liked the location, and the layout of the hotel.
The only negative I found was that there were mild growths in our shower. And the shower was clogging every time we used it because of the bad design.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Nice selection of food. Staff helpful and friendly.
Food not as tasty as I would like.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The location was great, It was close to the train station,tram and bus stops. Food was good at their restaurant. Had a couple of minor problems in the room and were fixed by the time I came back that day.
Nothing really!
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Friendly staff
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location of the hotel
Some surfaces were dusty and the shower water wasn't very hot and the shower drain wasn't draining properly
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location
The room wasn't very clean. some of the surfaces were dusty and carpet was dirty and had crumbs. Some parts in the bathroom were dirty.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location, superb accommodations and staff.
All good!
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The property was attractive, clean, very user-friendly.
When booking online,I specified a family room for two adults and one child. But when we arrived, only two adults were listed on our room and the pullout couch was not made with bedding for my child sleep on. I had to phone down to the lobby and have bedding brought up. The front desk attendance came to make the bed which was not part of their regular duties. One of the elevators was not working when we’re there because of maintenance or upgrades. It made elevator waiting times quite long.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Breakfast, location
We had no hand and face soap at the shower (the bottle was empty from the first day), the teas and sugar were never refilled, the water only sometimes, there were some problems with the lamps, but they were resolved. The cleanliness of the room is disappointing.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Staff was helpful very polite. When their was confusion with the readiness of one of the rooms in my group I was offered a complimentary beverage from bar. That was very nice. Issue was cleared up in less than 10 minutes.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
We really loved the staff at this hotel. The property is not the poshest nor is it supposed to be, but the staff were incredibly friendly, helpful and lovely. The hotel itself is comfortable, nice lobby and enormous bath tub in the room. The location was great and easy to walk to from the train. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Our particular room was a little dark and stuffy, but easily remedied. I would have loved an extra few towels, but all in all the room was quite satisfactory.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Excellent hotel, 5 mins walk to train station
All was good
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
Actually the location probably the beat thing in the hotel. And the shower was good.
There is only 1 lift the other one was not working which makes the ride on the lift very long sometimes it could take up to 10 mins to reach your floor. It keeps going up and down and also room service uses the same lift.. The bed was broken, pillows were so uncomfortable, Air conditioning is very weak, the room kinda small, very narrow aisle to reach the room, with thin walls between rooms. And we are in 2026 and no smart Tv and no Coffee Machine! Plus You gotta get on steps to reach your rooms which makes it difficult when you are carrying baggage. I also cut my trip off 1 days earlier and they refused to refund me the last night that I paid for because “the reservation is through booking”
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
The breakfast salon is not enough for all guests especially when the place is ar full tilt.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Comfort. Quality.
Bit pricey.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Beautiful room and great location. The people at the front desk were very helpful.
N/A
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Room and bed
A bit scuffed. Grumpy breakfast staff
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The friendly staff and locals
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The property was very nice and cozy and in a great location. We just had to cross the street to catch the hop on hop off bus and within walking distance to many atttractions and restaurants
Rooms very small with not a lot of storage space
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • Edinburgh International Airport - 7.19 mi
    • RAF Leuchars - 31.44 mi
    • Perth - 34.28 mi
    • Dundee Airport - 35.00 mi

    Transport

      Train stations Show all on map »
      • Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station - 815 f

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • City Art Centre - 1,006 f
      • Mounted Gallery - 0.21 mi
      • John Knox House Museum - 0.23 mi
      • Museum of Childhood - 0.24 mi
      • Fruitmarket Gallery - 0.26 mi
      • Collective Gallery - 0.27 mi
      • Stills Gallery - 0.27 mi
      • People's Story - 0.28 mi
      • National Portrait Gallery - 0.28 mi
      • Police Information Centre - 0.29 mi
      • Peoples Story Museum - 0.29 mi
      • Carson Clark Gallery - 0.30 mi
      • DOM - 0.32 mi
      • Huntly House - 0.32 mi
      • Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop & Gallery - 0.33 mi
      • Museum Of Edinburgh - 0.34 mi
      • Calton Gallery - 0.36 mi
      • Huntly House Museum - 0.38 mi
      • Scottish National Portrait Gallery - 0.39 mi

    Other attractions

      National Parks Show all on map »
      • Princes Street Gardens - 528 f
      • Calton Hill - 0.35 mi
      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • General Register House - 582 f
      • St. Giles Cathedral - 0.34 mi
      • Holyroodhouse Palace - 0.34 mi
      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • Sherlock Holmes Statue - 946 f
      • National Monument - 0.20 mi
      • Greyfriars Bobby Memorial - 0.26 mi
      • Brass Rubbing Centre - 0.27 mi
      • Nelson Monument - 0.35 mi
      • Edinburgh Military Tattoo - 0.37 mi
      Theatres Show all on map »
      • Edinburgh Playhouse - 0.22 mi
      • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 0.24 mi
      Things to do Show all on map »
      • Netherbow - 0.23 mi
      • Scottish Gems - 0.24 mi
      • Rent A Bike - 0.28 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • Waterloo Place - 205 f
      • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions - 559 f
      • Edinburgh Experience - 642 f
      • ScotlandsPeople Centre - 649 f
      • Omni Centre - 862 f
      • Multrees Walk - 0.21 mi
      • The New Street Exhibition Space - 0.23 mi
      • Edinburgh Dungeon - 0.24 mi
      • The Peoples Story - 0.32 mi
      • Loch Ness Discovery Centre - 0.34 mi
      • Mercat Tours - 0.34 mi
      • Canongate Ballet - 0.36 mi
      • Gilded Balloon Box Office - 0.37 mi
      • Edinburgh Christmas Market - 0.38 mi

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 3BH, United Kingdom