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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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Castle View Suite
Bar (on property)
Castle View Suite | Bathroom
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
The price is AU$426
Price available on 5/6/2024

Check out the area

Map
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HJ
  • Popular LocationGrassmarket1 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle6 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile10 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)26 min drive

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Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

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

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City Plus Double Room

City Plus Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • 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
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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City Plus Twin Room

City Plus Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Castle View Twin Room

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

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

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City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

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

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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
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Castle View Suite

Castle View Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • 43 sq m
  • 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 neighbourhood in Edinburgh, and is near a train station. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers 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 include amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs, as well as safes and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the overall comfort 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 18.50 to 18.50 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

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
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 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
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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 18.50 to 18.50 for adults and from GBP 0 to 18.50 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

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 10 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel on 5 June 2024 start from AU$425.70, 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?

Self-parking is available for GBP 15 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?

Checkout 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. University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 14 minutes.

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 574 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1005 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

8/10 Good

Ana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, large and renovated but the rest of the hotel was a bit run down, although after the rooms maybe the rest will also be done
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ginger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was 5 stars, central to everything Edinburgh! Requested a castle view and received the most pictur perfect magical castle window view. Service impeccable and parked easily. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, clean, good service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Well-appointed and well-situated! We would absolutely stay here again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

PRASHANT

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Like : location , proximity to hop on hop off bus stop, great option for dining at nearby restaurants. Clean and large bathroom with tub and rain showers. Need to improve: reception lobby very dirty and unattractive. Dining area under renovation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Brad, Oakville

The only issue was you couldnt plug the hairdryer in in yhe washroom
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! They went their way and beyond to take care of us. I loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

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

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

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)