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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4.0 star property
Upscale Edinburgh hotel in Old Town Edinburgh with 24-hour front desk
VIP Access

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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

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Castle View Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Bar (on property)
Castle View Suite | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Overview of Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
The price is £235
Price available on 2/6/2024

Check out the area

Map
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HJ
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Edinburgh6 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle6 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile10 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)26 min drive

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A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
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Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks
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Room options

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Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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City Plus Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

City Plus Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • 258.3 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

City Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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City Plus Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

City Plus Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Castle View Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Castle View Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Castle View Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Castle View Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for City Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

City Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Castle View Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Castle View Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel is located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, and is near a train station. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Royal Mile. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing.
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What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 10 min walk

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Scotch Whisky Experience - 5 min walk
  • Cold Town House - 3 min walk
  • Castle Arms - 4 min walk
  • Biddy Mulligans - 1 min walk
  • The Last Drop - 2 min walk

About this property

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel near University of Edinburgh
A short walk from Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street, Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and access to a nearby indoor pool
  • Express check-out, multilingual staff and wedding services
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 122 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi and desk chairs, as well as safes and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the comfortable rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cots/infant beds
  • Designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • LED light bulbs, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 15 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 17.50 to 17.50 per person

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Free cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests travelling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50–17.50 for adults, and GBP 0–17.50 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel?

As of 5 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel on 2 Jun 2024 start from £234.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel?

Limited spots are available.

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 579 out of 1016 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1016 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1016 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1016 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1016 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel, Charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms. Great location if you’re okay with walking steps or roads uphill to close by Royal Mile. Lobby was under renovation which when completed should be great and easier for checkin and staff services.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Amenities
Great location, internet speed is fast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, easy to navigate the staff was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in an amazing location. It is super comfortable and the staff is friendly and accommodating. The room was ready of us and our child when we arrived with a toy and note. I would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, Location, Location! Amazing hotel, amazing staff and amazing Irish breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasnt staff, excellent location, nice room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, centrally located and within easy walking distance of major attractions and activities. Clean, comfortable, and fairly priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location, great room. Breakfast was delicious, staff were very polite and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Room Cleanliness & Beautiful Rooms
Check-In Time
2:30 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Nearest Airport
Edinburgh (EDI)