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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh with a 24-hour front desk

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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City Plus Double Room

City Plus Double Room

Highlights

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

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

City Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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City Plus Twin Room

City Plus Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Castle View Twin Room

Castle View Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Castle View Double Room

Castle View Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

City Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

City Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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Castle View Suite

Castle View Suite

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HJ

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Mile - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

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
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬2 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 Edinburgh Castle
A short walk from Princes Street and Royal Mile, Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 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 assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
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 clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • LED light bulbs, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 20 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 18.50 to 18.50 per person

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room crib

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

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 crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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 at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests traveling 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
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.50 to 18.50 for adults, and GBP 0 to 18.50 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 20 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

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.

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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 Apr 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel on Apr 21, 2025 start from CA $219.27, excluding 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?

Self parking is available for GBP 20 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this eco-certified hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Grassmarket and National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 14 minutes.

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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 802 out of 1299 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 1299 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1299 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1299 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1299 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Amazing clean hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Great place and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Location,helpful staff ,clean and breakfast was so good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Great hotel with a perfect location for visiting Old Town Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Great location, easy parking and a very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avril

Would stay here again, great location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ceri

Great stay thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

The area this hotel was in is right where we wanted to be.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa Maria

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACQUELINE

The hotel was in a great position and easy to get around to all the sights we wanted to see. The staff were very helpful with any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

helen

Lovely room, nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

The location was perfect to see all the attractions I wanted and the staff were excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Large room in a very central location close to shops and dining.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

This hotel is in a great location and is walkable to most of the old city attractions, restaurants and pubs. The beds were very comfortable and the showers were good and hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Elena

Great hotel in a very convenient location. Area is safe and lively. Highly recommend for your first stay in Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Room was very clean, very updated, staff was nice and helpful, and it was walking distance from everything. Definitely would recommend to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Staff was really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Super helpful and friendly staff, comfortable bed and great parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Great location and very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mabella

it was good, close to all the amenities and transportation
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Great location, comfortable room and front desk staff were helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Great breakfast, clean and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Excellent location and rooms. Conference staff fantastic!! Highly recommend for pleasure or business.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

sandie

Perfectly located hotel, within walking distance of all the attractions in the Old Town, room was nice and spacious. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Elizabeth

Really great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025