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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Edinburgh Castle

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Lobby
Castle View Suite | Living room | LED TV
Castle View Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HJ
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for City Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

City Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

City Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

City Double Room Single Use

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Castle View Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

City Plus Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

City Plus Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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

Castle View Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Castle View Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel to the airport?

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel is 7.7 mi (25-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Nov 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel on Nov 19, 2025 start from $140.04, 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.

Does Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel.

How close is Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 3.5 mi (16-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.7 mi (34-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 18.50 and 18.50 for adults, GBP 0 and 18.50 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

Is there free parking at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 20 per night.

Does Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel have a pool?

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel does not have a pool, but guests have access to a nearby indoor pool.

Does Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel to downtown Edinburgh?

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Edinburgh.

Reviews

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 963 out of 1474 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 377 out of 1474 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1474 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1474 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1474 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roberto, Landing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best of both worlds, a modern hotel conveniently located in Edinburgh’s Old Town. Very walkable to major attractions. We had an air conditioned castle view room (not all rooms are air-conditioned!) with a great view, but on the weekend the Grassmarket area is really hopping until the small hours, so it can be pretty loud. Hotel staff are very friendly and accommodating, amenities are good however the restaurant was closed for part of our stay so can’t comment on that. If you are driving, there is very limited parking behind the hotel through an alleyway, we were fortunate to get a spot. We would definitely stay there again when visiting Edinburgh. Good value for money and excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Renate

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Old Town, everything walkable in city center
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bed was lovely, room was really nice. Amazing central location. Loved the water filter on our floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pui Lam Emily

Traveled with family

1st floor = ground floor

The location is excellent. My room was on 1st floor but actually is level to the road. Noisy when cars passed by.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leonardo

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I stayed in was the worst room I’ve ever stayed in! This is because at my stay they didn’t gave us a blanket for one of the beds and we were put in a room next to a machine that made an intense noice at night that didn’t let me sleep. Also the price was extremely high for the service we received.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kendra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Lucia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and rooms super clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The area was fantastic, steps to dining and shopping and the hop on/off bus stop. There is a farmer's market on Saturdays (at least in the summer time) which was a lovely surprise, and a Sainsbury (grocery store) up the street. When we got there we were told that there was no a/c in the hotel- which I can understand with it being Edinburgh, however, being on the fourth floor, the room was very stuffy and the windows did not open enough to allow for good air flow. The hotel provided a desktop fan for the room, I needed a second one, which they provided without hassle. Guests of this hotel are entitled to use the pool and restaurant at their sister hotel a few steps away, but the pool is not actually in this hotel and the restaurant in this hotel is only open for breakfast, however, it looks like the space was available for use throughout the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved Apex City Hotel. The staff members were all very friendly, the guest room was clean, comfortable and spacious for 3 people. There's a nice buffet style breakfast at the hotel restaurant at reasonable prices. We can walk to shops, local restaurants and attractions. Edinburgh Castle is a 15 minute walk. National Art Gallery is a 10 minute walk. Loved the purified water dispenser on each floor and a water carafe in the room--did not have to buy bottled water! We were here for the Fringe Festival and could walk to all the major performance venues (the furthest one was only a 15 minutes walk).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location! Great value! Fabulous staff! Very eco friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brendan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Service was poor. Communication skills were challenging.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

VICTORIA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable convenient facility.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, hotel Alrite, small rooms, no A/C in rooms but worked
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a convenient location with kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is located in the heart of Edinburgh, with a great view of the city. It's in walking distance of great shopping, pubs, and restaurants. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Parking is an extra fee and they have a very small lot. Breakfast is also an extra fee but was delicious with friendly service. I especially appreciate the chilled, filtered water they offer on each floor. We stayed in a "family room" that does not have air conditioning. But they had a fan available and it was quite comfortable. We were there at the end of July.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and housekeeper were great
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025