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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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 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location was excellent, we walked to all places and attractions. The room was huge, but it could use some refurbishment. Breakfast was nice, you could order also items a la carte. Staff was super polite and friendly. Overall I would come back ☺️
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Wonderful hotel! The staff were welcoming and warm Breakfast was excellent. Perfect location, quiet but close to the Royal Mile Walkable to all attractions . Would definitely recommend, and would stay again. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Everything was great
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The location was great, perfect to get to all Edinburgh attractions. And across the road from the start of the hop on hop off buses. Hotel was v clean, staff were all helpful and friendly.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
A great hotel, close to everything - great staff and a lovely room
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
Family friendly with high quality
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The service charge on meals
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Location was ok pool was ok but freezing breakfast was good we had to change rooms as the first one was some basement horrible room - room after that was lovely
Noisy but is expected it’s city centre
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
All. But breakfast ver good
Breakfast was not very good portions very small. Not a good choice. The Scottish breakfast certainly items inedible
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Lovely hotel
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Friendly staff
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Modern room and facilities. Great location.
Norhing
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Fabulous stay
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
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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