Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh
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4127 reviews
8.2
Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in boutique bedrooms and sumptuous suites at the 4-star Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, spacious en suites with Antipodes organic toiletries, and entertainment from flat screen TVs.
Fabulous Leisure Facilities
Access leisure facilities at the nearby Apex Grassmarket Hotel, including a swimming pool, cardio machines, and weights. Relax and rejuvenate during your stay in Edinburgh.
Ideal Location
Situated at the foot of Edinburgh Castle, near the Royal Mile, this hotel offers a prime location for exploring the city. With attractions like Princes Street within walking distance, convenience is at your doorstep.
Experience luxury, leisure, and convenience at the Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable stay in the heart of Edinburgh.
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8.2(4127)8/10 Great location and empathetic policies. I would recommend this hotel.
The location of this hotel is absolutely fantastic. I made a mistake in my booking, reserved one night more than I wanted. Initially, the hotel response was very cold and cruel and left me very disappointed. However, the front-office manager, Tania, called me today (one week after I checked out) and she apologised that no other option was offered to me and explained that she was not there at the time to handle this and she actually corrected the booking for me. I appreciate this very much and am now able to confidently state that this hotel's customer service policy at least is very fair and understanding. Perhaps their staff should be more well-trained to avoid the kind of interaction I had, but this is not something I would say is a huge negative aspect. The front-office manager really turned the whole situation around and made me feel valued as a guest. I would gladly visit the hotel again, and recommend it to my colleagues and friends.
Prof.Apr 17, 2025
10/10 I loved my stay in Edinburgh and the Apex hotel. I am looking forward to going back soon.
The location of the hotel is perfect. I was there for my 60th birthday. When the staff found out it was my 60th, they upgraded our room to an amazing suite. The duty Manager, Sirine was amazing. Her customer service was exceptional. I would have no hesitation is recommending the Apex hotel to friends and family and I am planning to go back and stay in the same hotel later in the year or beginning of next year.
BillApr 24, 2025
10/10 Excellent Stay.
We enjoyed a 2 night stay for my husbands birthday. We previously stayed in Apex Grassmarket but City Hotel was much better & fantastic team who strived to make our stay exceptional. Prior to our arrival we received the opportunity to upgrade to a suite for an additional small charge. The room was beautiful, spacious & extremely clean. The birthday package I arranged was in our room when we arrived & was well worth the money. Breakfast was lovely & good selection. Great value when pre-booked. Special shout out to Sirine & Sebi. The only thing I would suggest is to take ear plugs to block out the outside noise, which is to be expected staying in a busy city location.
Gmk690903Feb 22, 2025
10/10 Thank you!
We are so grateful that we chose to take three day trips to Edinburgh and stay at this hotel while traveling from London. The hotel room was so spacious that we were afraid to return to our much smaller room in London! The staff were all very friendly and helpful, especially Natalia at the front desk. She made our stay even more enjoyable and comfortable. We will definitely recommend that our friends visit Edinburgh and stay at the Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel.
14stephienFeb 20, 2025
9/10 A new city experience for us the hotel was super comfortable and the staff are very accommodating and friendly. Breakfas
The hotel is new , the rooms are comf and very smart . The breakfast was in a deal and was very good !
The area is very interesting which I didn’t realise . Need to walk about to experience the best of the historical Grassmarket .
JaneMar 24, 2025
9/10 Convenient hotel in the heart of Grassmarket
Great central location, easy to reach. I had an issue with the first room I was assigned to, and the team quickly checked and reassigned me to a new room which was much appreciated. Great toiletries. Beautiful pictures of Edinburgh as decor.
GiovannaApr 16, 2025
10/10 Excellent Breakfast
Over the last 3 years my partner and I have stayed at over 20 hotels for short breaks ,this hotel is / was ,up there with the best ,a special mention for the Breakfast ,excellent range of food ,from pastries, fruit ,to cooked ,the cooked breakfast was one of the best we have ever had anywhere ,
Staff friendly and helpful great location ,
Thank you
GeoffreyMar 30, 2025
8/10 It's good enough
The hotel is good enough, especially for a city centre hotel. Getting a little tired around the edges, but still good. It does have WiFi, though I only discovered that after this survey arrived. And milk for coffee isn't in the room, you have to ask for it, which I found disappointing. I'd probably stay here again though. It's clean and feels safe. Far better than other places I've stayed in recently in the same price range.
429rosalynmMar 19, 2025
9/10 Great room
The hotel is located in the center of the old town. The room was so clean and had been cleaned every day. The bed and pillows were so comfy. There is a bottle in the room for guests to fill with water from upstairs, which is great. But the air conditioner was not working in our room, so we got cold the first night, and they couldn't fix it. They brought a portable heater to our room, so they fixed the problem.
IşılayApr 1, 2025
10/10 Really enjoyed
We had an amazing stay. We had 2 rooms and these were not consistent due to cleaners I imagine. We had dressing gowns, slippers, hand cream samples, lip sample and our friends didn’t. It’s the little things but they had our room to compare. Our towels were even in an animal shape which I loved. Our friends didn’t have this. The staff did help with these things for our friends.
SamanthaApr 10, 2025
10/10 Perfect spot for a really nice stay.
Perfect spot to get to know the city, really close to what is the heart of the city. Wasn't expecting this much comfort and the incredible view from the chamber.
I had a little hiccup when getting to to the city and the hotel was top notch when accommodating us.
Was pleasantly surprised and will recommend the hotel to my close ones.
RuiApr 5, 2025
9/10 Had a great stay, hotel was clean and very central to what we were needing. Quite a climb if you go to the city center b
Very central as it was right in Grassmarket. It was my husbands 70th and they did an amazing job of decorating his room. All the little touches were very much appreciated.
TraceyMar 26, 2025
8/10 Great location, great breakfast. I would stay again
Excellent location to walk on foot to lots of sights, attractions and restaurants.
Breakfast was amazing.
My kids loved that we could use the pool of the other Apex Hotel only a few doors down.
Very clean and very good sized rooms and bathrooms. Downside is bed is a little hard for my liking!
VictoriaApr 9, 2025
9/10 Staff helpful and friendly. Generally a very enjoyable stay and would recommend.
Good location for sight seeing.
Nice and plentiful toiletries.
Very clean and good quality bedding.
IrenaMar 30, 2025
5/10 Passable
Breakfast good value for money.
SidneyApr 16, 2025
6/10 Pleasant
The location was perfect
The way Mr. Zaccharia treated us was commendable and whatever he is being paid, it's not enough
NassifApr 4, 2025
9/10 We truly enjoyed our stay
The Location is astounding - right next to Grassmarket and 5 minutes away from the castle and the Royal Mile. Reception - I think her name was Selina - was very nice and extremely helpful.
VassalloApr 3, 2025
9/10 Great hotel in a great location
Room was comfortable, a good size and exceptionally well appointed- it had everything we needed and more!
Breakfast was good too.
SharonApr 19, 2025
8/10 satisfactory
What I like most about this hotel is the location and the parking facilities.
WanApr 9, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
Brilliant location ,near to everything, very comfortable hotel ,has everything you need in the room ,and nice toiletries, all staff very pleasant ,helpful & friendly ,would book again when in Edinburgh.
FionaApr 5, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
Great location, super clean and comfortable, convenient car park and very helpful and friendly staff! Was recommended to me by a friend, and I’ll surely do the same :)
AnnaApr 15, 2025
9/10 Superb
Went to hotel early to see if can keep my bags there, was allowed to check in and got upgraded to a suit castle view room.
AndrewApr 7, 2025
2/10 would not recommend
KiranApr 24, 2025
10/10 good location to explore Edinburgh
Location, walking distance to the major attractive places of Edinburgh. Supermarket is just opposite the hotel. Car park is convenient.
PiyaponApr 22, 2025
3/10 Ok
LouiseMar 26, 2025
8/10 Excellent stay in a great location
Great location, staff were lovely, room was very clean and quiet.
SarahApr 20, 2025
9/10 I would stay there again.
Great location, staff, room size (especially for three people), price. Highly recommended. And they checked us in earlier.
MihaelaMar 23, 2025
8/10 Comfortable stay, slept the best I have done for a long time!
Great location
ShirleyApr 21, 2025
10/10 I would stay here again
Loved the location, there was parking, and the breakfast was great. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room had everything one could need
O'malleyApr 17, 2025
8/10 Birthday night away
Location, close to pubs shops and tourist attractions. Rooms were nicely decorated and very quiet.
JenniferApr 16, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
Very clean and comfortable with lovely and helpful staff! Great location for anyone travelling through to Edinburgh.
KieraApr 14, 2025
8/10 Fabulous!
The property was in the best location, staff friendly and helpful the only down side was the aircon didn’t work in our room, it was very warm.
MelanieApr 13, 2025
10/10 CT
Really nice hotel. Stay here all the time. Never had anything negative during a stay. Free drinks coupons are always a nice little extra when I stay
taitcraigMar 7, 2025
9/10 Very clean & comfortable hotel in a fantastic central location
Fantastic location.
Very clean & comfortable.
RachaelMar 23, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent location, welcoming staff, very clean and comfortable, lovely choice of food for breakfast water bottle refill stations.
ClarkMar 24, 2025
9/10 Lovely place to stay in a very central location for seeing the sights.
The room was excellent and the staff were friendly and helpful.
RichardMar 27, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
Very fresh comfortable rooms with lots of shampoo and soaps ,towels etc. Made the stay very easy
LucyApr 9, 2025
8/10 Very good overall
Room was very good and location was excellent.
IreneMar 24, 2025
9/10 Very decent stay in Edinburgh
Location is amazing, everything is walkable. Very comfortable bed.
LiubovApr 13, 2025
10/10 Quality, central hotel
Very convenient hotel, clean with a great breakfast. Friendly staff. Castle view we paid extra for..
lynnraf1985Mar 9, 2025
9/10 Great stay.
Lovely large suite very comfortable. Hotel in great location. Colleagues all very friendly and helpful.
PamelaMar 24, 2025
9/10 I would choose it again
Everything was as expected, in the historical centre, parking, strong wifi, very nice bathroom
DimitraApr 23, 2025
8/10 Great stay
Location and staff very friendly
NatalieMar 24, 2025
9/10 Superb
perfect location, in the centre or the city, you don't need public transport, many bars and pubs aroung.
EglėApr 11, 2025
7/10 Good
Room was very hot and stuffy & had no air conditioning, therefore was uncomfortable trying to sleep
SimonMar 28, 2025
8/10 Prime location to visit city of Edinburgh.
Good choices for breakfast. Would prefer table service.
MarionApr 3, 2025
10/10 Great place to stay in Edinburgh!!
Great location, spacious suite, very nice in every aspect!!
JeffMar 27, 2025
8/10 Good price/relation
Staff was very friendly, good location, and nice breakfast.
BeatrizApr 1, 2025
10/10 Lovely mini break.
Have stayed at the Apex before so we knew what we were booking.
ElizabethApr 5, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful hotel, clean. Breakfast excellent. Staff very helpful. great stay.
KarenApr 10, 2025
7/10 Good
Good location, clean room
SonjaApr 18, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
Easy to get too and close to Howgate and the meadows
PaulApr 4, 2025
10/10 10/10
Everything was 10/10, the room was fully equipped
Dr.nasibhMar 24, 2025
10/10 Excellent, comfortable, perfect location. Don’t hesitate. Cheers.
KorcanMar 28, 2025
9/10 Short Stay
Comfortable room excellent breakfast and good location
PhilipApr 16, 2025
8/10 Good hotel in a good location
Clean and modern interior
SeonaidMar 24, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
Center of the city. Good staff amazing service
EmreApr 8, 2025
8/10 Very good
lovely hotel room in great area of town
SarahMar 23, 2025
9/10 Lovely room, comfy bed, great location
TammyApr 23, 2025
10/10 Very nice comfy
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JaneApr 11, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
GemmaApr 20, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
DanApr 19, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
MarkApr 18, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
MohammadApr 18, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
JamieApr 16, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
ElaineApr 13, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
EmmaApr 13, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
ElaineApr 11, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
GillianApr 9, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
GeoffreyApr 7, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
JaiApr 3, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
MelodyApr 2, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
AnooshehMar 27, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
KristenMar 25, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
StephenMar 24, 2025
8/10 Very good
GinnaApr 23, 2025
8/10 Very good
MclachlanApr 18, 2025
8/10 Very good
KeithApr 14, 2025
8/10 Very good
MarthaApr 14, 2025
8/10 Very good
GrantApr 12, 2025
8/10 Very good
TomApr 10, 2025
8/10 Very good
RachelApr 2, 2025
8/10 Very good
AdityaMar 28, 2025
8/10 Very good
JeffMar 24, 2025
8/10 Very good
WalshMar 24, 2025
6/10 Pleasant
AndyMar 28, 2025
9/10 Superb
ZoltánApr 24, 2025
9/10 Superb
MichaelApr 23, 2025
9/10 Superb
WilliamApr 19, 2025
9/10 Superb
LyndsayApr 17, 2025
9/10 Superb
Adrli86Apr 14, 2025
9/10 Superb
DavidApr 12, 2025
9/10 Superb
EddyApr 5, 2025
9/10 Superb
JaneApr 4, 2025
9/10 Superb
SandieApr 3, 2025
9/10 Superb
DeuanApr 2, 2025
9/10 Superb
StephenMar 24, 2025
9/10 Superb
GerardMar 24, 2025
7/10 Good
BerkinApr 5, 2025
7/10 Good
GrahamMar 24, 2025
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Non-smoking rooms
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Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Lower bathroom sink
Emergency cord in bathroom
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Smoke alarms
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Key access
CCTV outside property
Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
24-hour security
Security alarm
Key card access
Television in common areas
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Wine release events
Covered parking
Secured parking
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
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House rules
Check-in
02:30 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
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