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Apex Grassmarket Hotel, Edinburgh

93 reviews4 starsVieille ville d’Édimbourg, Edinburgh

Apex Grassmarket Hotel is a 4-star hotel in the Old Town of Edinburgh, at 31-35 Grassmarket. It suits travellers who want a central base with an indoor pool, a sauna and a fitness room within a few minutes' walk of the Castle and the Royal Mile.

Apex Grassmarket Hotel is a 4-star hotel in the Old Town of Edinburgh. Its facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a fitness room, a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour front desk. Breakfast is served as a buffet, with a supplement, from 07:00 to 10:30 on weekdays and from 07:00 to 11:00 at weekends. Guests can also order room service at any hour.

The hotel sits on Grassmarket, a 1 min walk away, and the Royal Mile is 3 min on foot. Edinburgh Castle is 4 min away. Within a minute's walk are the Metro Bar & Brasserie, Mamma's pizzeria, several coffee shops and pubs including The Beehive and The White Hart Inn. Edinburgh Waverley station is 8 min on foot, and Edinburgh Airport is 35 min by car.

Apex Grassmarket Hotel: who is it for?

The hotel suits travellers who want to stay close to the sights: its location gives access to the Castle and the Royal Mile on foot. Families will appreciate the free stay for children, the children's menu and the Family Room for up to four guests. Business travellers can use the business centre, the seven meeting rooms and the 24-hour front desk. Guests who like to unwind after sightseeing can use the indoor pool and sauna.

Is its price a good deal?

Only prices actually recorded by RoomForNight for one night, never estimates.

Since November 1, 2026: from €233 to €317 a night, over 4 readings.

Weekdays (Sunday to Thursday nights)

€257 on average

4-star hotels in Édimbourg

15% more expensive

Median price €205, across 78 hotels

Hotels in Vieille ville d’Édimbourg

In line with the average

Median price €226, across 24 hotels

Hotels recorded in Édimbourg

17% more expensive

Median price €201, across 138 hotels

Apex Grassmarket Hotel: which rooms?

  • City Double Room
    City Double Room21 m²Sleeps 21 double bed≈ €227 per night
  • City Twin Room
    City Twin Room24 m²Sleeps 22 Queen beds≈ €231 per night
  • Castle View Superior Room
    Castle View Superior Room24 m²Sleeps 21 King bed≈ €270 per night
  • Family Room with Two Double Beds
    Family Room with Two Double Beds24 m²Sleeps 42 double beds≈ €288 per night
  • Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony
    Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony28 m²Sleeps 21 King bed≈ €313 per night

Room prices checked on November 9, 2026 for the night of December 9, 2026, converted from US dollars to euros at the European Central Bank rate. The exact rate is shown by our partner when you book. Room types offered by the hotel on Hotels.com. Availability and rates when you book.

Where is Apex Grassmarket Hotel?

Distance from Apex Grassmarket Hotel to the centre of Édimbourg: 11 min walk, as the crow flies.

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Apex Grassmarket Hotel: what to do around it?

Landmarks

  • Grassmarket1 min walk
  • Royal Mile3 min walk
  • Château d'Édimbourg4 min walk
  • Édimbourg (EDI)35 min drive

Where to eat nearby?

  • Metro Bar & BrasserieRestaurant1 min walk
  • Castlegate CafeCafé1 min walk
  • Zaza's Coffee HouseCafé1 min walk
  • Mamma'sPizzeria1 min walk
  • Petit ParisRestaurant1 min walk
  • Made in ItalyRestaurant1 min walk
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Where to go out at night?

  • The BeehivePub1 min walk
  • The White Hart InnPub1 min walk
  • Black BullPub1 min walk
  • Fiddler's ArmsPub1 min walk
  • West Port OraclePub2 min walk

What to see nearby?

  • The Lover's TouchAttraction1 min walk
  • Thomas RiddellAttraction2 min walk
  • The Scotch Whisky ExperienceAttraction2 min walk
  • Half-Moon BatteryAttraction3 min walk
  • Queen Ann BuildingAttraction3 min walk
  • Dury's BatteryAttraction3 min walk
Activities & tours

How to get around?

  • Edinburgh WaverleyTrain station8 min walk
  • HaymarketTrain station1.4 km

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Straight-line distances from the hotel, estimated walking times. openstreetmap.org/copyright · Powered by Geoapify

Amenities, fees, rooms and landmarks: information provided by the hotel on Hotels.com.

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Apex Grassmarket Hotel: frequently asked questions

Apex Grassmarket Hotel: where is the hotel?+

Apex Grassmarket Hotel is in Edinburgh, in the Vieille ville d’Édimbourg area. Address: 31-35 Grassmarket, EH1 2HS Edinburgh. Grassmarket is a 1 min walk away. Distance from Apex Grassmarket Hotel to the centre of Édimbourg: 11 min walk, as the crow flies.

Apex Grassmarket Hotel: how much is a night?+

The latest recorded price is €227 for the night of December 9, 2026 (recorded on November 9, 2026). Since November 1, 2026, our readings range from €233 to €317.

Apex Grassmarket Hotel: what transport is nearby?+

Around the hotel: Edinburgh Waverley (Train station, 8 min walk) and Haymarket (Train station, 1.4 km).

Apex Grassmarket Hotel: where to eat nearby?+

Around the hotel: Metro Bar & Brasserie (Restaurant, 1 min walk), Castlegate Cafe (Café, 1 min walk), and Zaza's Coffee House (Café, 1 min walk).

Apex Grassmarket Hotel: where to go out at night?+

Around the hotel: The Beehive (Pub, 1 min walk), The White Hart Inn (Pub, 1 min walk), and Black Bull (Pub, 1 min walk).

Apex Grassmarket Hotel: what to see nearby?+

Around the hotel: The Lover's Touch (Attraction, 1 min walk), Thomas Riddell (Attraction, 2 min walk), and The Scotch Whisky Experience (Attraction, 2 min walk).

Apex Grassmarket Hotel: which room types?+

The hotel offers, among others: City Double Room (21 m², Sleeps 2), City Twin Room (24 m², Sleeps 2), Castle View Superior Room (24 m², Sleeps 2), Family Room with Two Double Beds (24 m², Sleeps 4), and Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony (28 m², Sleeps 2).

Apex Grassmarket Hotel: is there parking?+

Yes, the hotel lists parking.

Apex Grassmarket Hotel: is the Wi-Fi free?+

Yes, the hotel lists free Wi-Fi.

Is breakfast included at Apex Grassmarket Hotel?+

Breakfast is a buffet served with a supplement, from 07:00 to 10:30 on weekdays and from 07:00 to 11:00 at weekends. Vegan and vegetarian options are available.

Can I use the pool and sauna at the hotel?+

The hotel has an indoor swimming pool and a sauna, and a fitness room is also available for guests.

Is the hotel accessible to guests with reduced mobility?+

The hotel has a lift with 100 cm wide doors, a ramp at the main entrance, a lounge accessible by wheelchair, and two accessible parking spaces on site.

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