"Fantastic location, opposite favourite pub. The property was lovely and clean and complimentary rubber ducks"
"Clean and onsite parking is available. Pubs nearby and worth the money."
Situated 550 metres from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", Apex Grassmarket Hotel features free Wi-Fi throughout the venue and private parking garage on site. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Charity is 600 metres away from the accommodation.
Set in the centre of Edinburgh, the hotel offers quick access to Royal Mile. Located in the heart of the historic old town, the property provides good access to The Robertson Mausoleum Graveyard. Arthur's Seat hike is also a few minutes' drive away.
Fitted with wooden flooring, luxury rooms at the venue are equipped with free wireless internet, multi-channel television and air conditioning. The fashionable units come with great views. A drier, bath sheets and a power shower, as well as fridges, a kettle and an electric kettle are featured.
Start your morning with a buffet breakfast, served in the restaurant. Metro Bar & Brasserie restaurant provides guests with a selection of international dishes. Enjoy a lounge and a spacious terrace in the Relaxed Metro bar. The nearest train station, Edinburgh Waverley, is 1000 metres away. Featuring a heated swimming pool, Apex Grassmarket Hotel also offers a flat screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities and an indoor swimming pool. On-site fitness amenities include fitness studio, fitness equipment and fitness classes.
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Edinburgh Castle
350 m
The Robertson Mausoleum
300 m
The Magdalen Chapel
300 m
Royal Mile
300 m
Armstrong's
150 m
Royal Lyceum Theatre
500 m
George Heriot's School
200 m
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13 km
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800 m
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Fitted with wooden flooring, luxury rooms at the venue are equipped with free wireless internet, multi-channel television and air conditioning. The fashionable units come with great views. A drier, bath sheets and a power shower, as well as fridges, a kettle and an electric kettle are featured.
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Keith
2023-12-06
7/10
Gorgeous and fantastic place with nice clean facilities. Family atmosphere and great and brilliant location very close to pubs and shopping, bars, restaurants and shops and the castle, the National Museum and Royal Mile, lots of cafes and bars nea.
Denis
2023-10-30
9/10
The location was excellent and perfect in the very nice area. Views of the castle were remarkable, the room was top-notch and brand-new. The bed was very big and there were tea and coffee making equipment, and fridges. The service was very good, the food was outstanding!
Graham
2023-10-04
8/10
I booked new-fashioned room with balcony. The breakfast meal was freshly cooked with the amount of work and the view of the castle, as for instance.
Jacob
2023-09-20
8/10
The room was high standard and nice cosy with a reasonably spacious bathroom. Really great services were available. Besides, I was able to park on-site. This was a good and stunning location right by all the central attractions, main bus station and restaurant and food.
David
2023-09-19
7/10
Good quality and well-organized place, responsive staff at the reception desk. Perfect setting in the very nice area, not far from a lively square day, a very good location-the Grassmarket- and bar/resteraunt. Breakfast at a reduced rate.
Archie
2023-09-14
7/10
The location was good and perfect there, in a quieter area which made for a great nights sleep. A kettle, a couch and an iron inside the city double room were handy.
Fred
2023-09-12
6/10
This room was well presented and well-kept with a remarkable view of the castle. Overall the service was very good. Had opportunity to use wake up service at no cost.
The location was a bit noisy, had Wi-Fi was bad.
Tom
2023-09-11
8/10
Generally clean units with an awesome view over the castle. Brilliant location in a fairly nice area close to shops, trains, pubs and restaurants, Edinburgh for a Christening and the New Town.
Tony
2023-08-31
7/10
The location was marvellous, just off Edinburgh fantastic location and attractions with bars and restaurants close by and easily accessible. Functional and beautifully designed rooms with separate shower, balcony plus great view, felt like home.
The bed was very uncomfortable.
Anthony
2023-08-25
7/10
Marvellous location to major tourist attractions and nice area. Very impressed with city double room.
Eddie
2023-08-10
6/10
Really enjoyed staying at the city twin room with the castle view as well as a tub.
As for me, the area was really busy.
Sophie
2023-08-01
7/10
Marvellous and fab location in Edinburgh, close to the Royal Mile and the Castle, the fourth bridge, and pubs and places to eat. Functional and beautifully designed rooms with a great view, coffee, for example, freshly cooked breakfast.
Bert
2023-07-23
7/10
The hotel location was great and fab right in the center of everything. Had good sleep at the city twin room with amazing view of the castle.
Thomas
2023-07-19
9/10
It was conveniently located to almost everything one needs to see in Edinburgh City.
Ken
2023-07-02
7/10
The location couldn't be more great near to everything worth seeing. Huge rooms, brilliant views of the castle, the staff was welcoming.
Craig
2023-07-01
7/10
The breakfast was well priced with all the ambiance, view of castle plus toast, no complaints. The location in a pretty quiet area was great.
Peter
2023-06-15
8/10
Great location for our christmas. Situated in a central area. Functional and stylish rooms, reasonably priced, with a view of the castle, the most comfortable bed plus a big balcony.
Harry
2023-06-01
9/10
The breakfast was fresh made and well priced with brilliant food.
David
2023-05-27
5/10
The hotel was right by the pubs before closing, and restaurants to suit everyone's tastes thanks to its particularly good and fab location.
The room I booked was a little too warm!
Patrick
2023-05-21
8/10
The hotel's location was fantastic, just next door to Close to Pubs and Waverley train and bus stations. We got well-kept room with balcony, view of Edinburgh castle plus tasty birthday cake. Had tea and coffee making equipment, and fridges at our disposal.
Charles
2023-05-19
9/10
Air conditioning, 2 windows and coffee available in the family room. Great and brilliant location for our christmas in Edinburgh.
Archibald
2023-05-14
8/10
Immaculately clean accommodation, hard-working staff at the reception desk. Nicely furnished room, top-notch, with a huge bathroom. Freshly cooked and enjoyable breakfast with a wide array of food, reasonably priced.
David
2023-04-29
8/10
I did not want to leave there, so couldn't recommend more this hotel. Had 1 night in Edinburgh, spending my time here really good. The breakfast was fresh and reasonably priced with view of castle, hash browns also real pork sausages plus juices, the restaurant was very welcoming. The location was great and the services were good. Had supper enjoying drinks at nearby The White Hart Inn.
Philip
2023-04-27
5/10
Perfect and amazing location for our visit to Co-op Food within a close distance from the hotel.
Breakfast a bit expensive.
John
2023-04-16
9/10
Very central location not far from the airport shuttle bus stop, the Christmas markets at 9 pm and New Town, it was in a really safe area. I got a fresh and well priced breakfast with all the ambiance and a beautiful view of the castle, for example.
William
2023-03-27
7/10
I asked for city queen room and it was cheap.
The staff was a little rude.
Edward
2023-03-14
9/10
Got beautifully presented and well-kept room with amazing castle view when arrived, really enjoyed that. Extra facilities such as tea and coffee making equipment, and fridges were really useful.
Annie
2023-03-09
9/10
I was happy, the city twin room I booked came with coffee/tea maker and stunning views plus fridge.
Kieran
2023-02-20
9/10
It has incredible and brilliant location in the Old Town, in a wonderful area.
Sam
2023-02-19
7/10
It was a very nice stay on vacation. The staff were immensely pleasant and an enjoyable breakfast was provided. The venue's position was very central.
Alexander
2023-02-14
5/10
Make sure you stay in the city double room with the view of the pool.
Their breakfast is extremely expensive, can definitely be improved.
Greg
2023-02-06
9/10
Even though some of the staff were not particularly helpful, I had a really nice stay. The setting was quite marvellous and brilliant within easy reach of a historic fortress.
Views were not very good.
Frederick
2023-01-14
8/10
The breakfast was satisfactory with every coffee, and the staff was incredible. The room I stayed in was recently decorated and well soundproofed, it had 2 double beds.
Catherine
2023-01-12
9/10
Fairly clean place with outstanding view on to the castle. Recently decorated room overall.
Stephen
2023-01-06
7/10
The staff were pleasant and the setting was fab.
John
2023-01-05
9/10
Immensely pleasant staff with a very cheeky argumentative Scottish Female receptionist, and the location was incredible.
Denis
2022-12-17
8/10
The family room was airy, it included air conditioning and coffee. The location was fab and awesome for walking around a parish church.
Gerry
2022-12-08
9/10
Nice clean facilities and delicious breakfast with all the ambiance of a school canteen and clear view, as for instance, great priced. Unbeatable and stunning location, family environment.
Graham
2022-12-07
8/10
Thank you for a great stay. Clean and brilliant place, has awesome views of the castle. Offers cheap rooms with comfortable design. The staff are pleasant and the breakfast is delicious and wonderful. The location is stunning, 1 km from a combined museum. Great to have an in-house restaurant on the premises.
John
2022-12-07
8/10
Beautifully decorated and stylish place, high quality food offered for continental breakfast. Marvellous location for christmas in Edinburgh. And not far from Grassmarket, Princes Street and the pubs and bars plus a choice of eateries. Welcoming and exceptional staff, airy family room. True 4-star experience, friendly service. Excellent pool to relax in too.
David
2022-11-28
8/10
Stay here and enjoy your Edinburgh christmas. Appealing, fairly clean place, worth its 4 stars. The hotel has marvellous location in the center of old town and pleasant and accommodating employees with a very cheeky argumentative Scottish Female receptionist.
Emma
2022-11-26
9/10
The location was brilliant, you can visit Royal Mile by walking. The continental breakfast was satisfactory, I loved the food.
Hannah
2022-11-22
9/10
The location of the hotel was marvellous - a 10-15 minute walk from a combined museum. The breakfast was delicious and sensational with superb views with fab food.
Malcolm
2022-11-16
8/10
The location was marvellous and peaceful, and we could reach The Edinburgh Dungeon by walking. Updated family room was airy.
George
2022-11-15
9/10
Practical location - a short walk to everywhere we needed. Besides, the area was very nice, next to George Iv.
Unfortunately Wi-Fi was very poor.
Charlie
2022-11-12
6/10
I had a high standard and compact room with stunning views, large twin beds plus robe.
The location was a bit noisy.
Andrea
2022-10-26
8/10
Incredible, easy location right on Grassmarket. Close to bars and restaurants close by, the castle, the Edinburgh dungeons, the museums and the center of the town.
Francis
2022-10-15
9/10
This hotel is conveniently located 2 km away from Calton Hill. A top-class and well-organised room provided with clean bathroom, castle view, for instance. The staff are extremely friendly and excellent, everyone.
Shirley
2022-10-05
9/10
The room we booked was large, with complimentary hot chocolate sachets, a view of the castle plus shower. This location was marvellous, not far from the Apex Grassmarket and Royal Mile.
Adrian
2022-09-30
9/10
The food was fabulous, great priced. Enjoyed the way our city twin room was arranged. Incredible and brilliant location in Old Town was a plus.
John
2022-08-19
9/10
It was great priced, compared to other great budget hotels. The breakfast was delicious, at 10.45 and the staff was immensely pleasant. The location was peaceful and top, a 10-15 minute walk from a historic fortress. It was located in a busy area.
John
2022-08-11
9/10
I liked staying here, as well as hotel's staff and location.
Jason
2022-08-05
9/10
Spotless and gorgeous hotel, it has good staff and location.
Michael
2022-07-16
8/10
We stayed in an excellent sized and recently decorated room with view to the castle. It was conveniently located, where Royal Mile is easily reachable.
Philippa
2022-07-14
8/10
The place was clean with second to none staff and location.
Pamela
2022-07-11
9/10
Booked a room with exceptional views to a room with castle view.
James
2022-06-17
9/10
Clean place with excellent staff and location.
John
2022-06-09
9/10
Loved my wonderful stay for a long time. The staff were accommodating, amicable, can't wait to come back. I was upgraded to a warm superior queen room with the castle view.
Laurence
2022-06-02
8/10
The staff and rooms were great, it overlooked castle. The room was immaculate with comfortable beds.
Ben
2022-01-24
8/10
Peaceful location, great service and excellent food. The staff was terrific and were ready to help. Recently refurbished and huge room, large bed. Everything was lovely during our stay nevertheless disappointing aspect was dirty bathroom.
Stephanie
2021-12-29
8/10
Would stay there again, the hotel was fairly clean, and location close to all the tourist attractions was perfect. The food was great with lots of choice! The bed was extremely comfy, the room was fabulous and beautiful with a castle view. The staff was efficient, fantastically friendly, and everything was perfect.
Ian
2021-12-24
8/10
Nothing too much trouble and I would like to come again. Kind people working here, PLEASANT place. The units are delightful, bright with a balcony, a complimentary bottle of wine plus a castle view.
Anna
2021-12-19
8/10
This was my really great stay with luggage. Clean, perfect central hotel, I loved bright rooms and polite staff.
Terry
2021-12-19
7/10
Low cost hotel, functional room, appreciated the bed.
Carolyn
2021-12-06
9/10
An appalling hotel, I loved, staff was absolutely fantastic. The breakfast was nice hot with variety of awesome food on offer. Super central location, just a pleasant stroll away from a national portrait gallery. Simple check-in. Plus their wifi was reliable.
Mike
2021-12-02
9/10
Actually everything was perfectly fine, my next choice again in Edinburgh. Enjoyed the place, had a very lovely stay...
Warren
2021-11-18
9/10
Nicely presented place to stay while in Edinburgh. Informative staff, rooms are compact and tasteful, and location is picturesque! Classic style hotel with elegant furniture in the rooms.
Doug
2021-11-18
9/10
Every detail in this hotel was very good, I loved staff and rooms.
Sarah
2021-11-17
8/10
stunning location, easy going staff, special service, luxurious room. a good beach, lovely view. very good budget hotel, 9 miles from edinburgh airport. lovely beds, air conditioning, hairdryer and sound-proofed windows were a nice touch. i had an awesome breakfast.
Edwin
2021-10-28
6/10
Charming staff, immaculate room, fine bed. I got free upgrade and liked it. All in all everything was good, though I had terrible bathroom. The breakfast was gorgeous and offered variety of options. The service was fantastic, I had 1 special night here. Strategic location within walking distance of victoria street.
Unpleasant views from the window.
Bruce
2021-10-20
9/10
The staff is outstanding here, the services are excellent, and location is fab short walk to Edinburgh castle and Edinburgh.
Bob
2021-08-31
8/10
Both my children and I appreciated being there.
Paul
2021-08-16
8/10
It was a perfectly pleasant experience in a picture perfect hotel. Absolutely brilliant pool views, DECENT food. Unbeatable location to a historic fortress. Room was really cool, large enough.
Anthony
2021-06-07
9/10
Comfy bed, great-sized rooms, budget place. Variety of lovely food at breakfast time. Central heating, a refrigerator and a writing table in the room, ideal location. Workers were professional, setting is in 15 minutes' walk to the downtown.
Peter
2021-06-06
9/10
Impeccable service, cheerfull staff, very easy location. Shops and a market were right next door. Also, it was nice for getting to royal mile. The staff did all they can for an amazing stay.
Eric
2021-06-05
9/10
Relaxing base for exploring Edinburgh. This is a deluxe hotel, large rooms. We greatly enjoyed tasty breakfast. It's nice that they offer wake-up service, available in the room. Wake up calls and local calls were free of charge too;))
Steve
2021-05-08
8/10
Spotless hotel with splendid staff and spectacular location. The bonus was bright room decor and cozy bar. Service was very efficient during my stay too.
Edward
2021-04-02
9/10
The building is stylish and extremely spacious. Freshly cooked breakfast, extraordinary service. The view is perfect and the pool is good
Joanna
2020-11-01
8/10
private parking & helpful staff. 10 mins walk to the centre. booked table at metro bar & brasserie, it's their onsite restaurant. we greatly enjoyed the convenience of the city double room, as well as a heating system, an electronic key card and a work desk etc.
Jon
2019-12-07
8/10
Bed was lovely and the room was modern. Beehive Inn is an easy walk to the hotel. Lovely place for a vacation in Edinburgh! Close to the airport, 20 min drive...
