Cosy, convenient and super chic, the 4-star Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel has rooms with extraordinary views and is designed for special stays. The hotel sits at the foot of Edinburgh Castle, just off the must-see Royal Mile and within walking distance of Lothian Road and Princes Street. Featuring newly revamped stylish bedrooms and spacious suites with free Wi-Fi and access to fabulous leisure facilities just next door, an Apex adventure awaits. Designed with you in mind, find yourself living in luxury in these spacious rooms and suites. With a comfy bed and spacious en suite, enjoy taking a bath or shower with Antipodes organic toiletries, helping you to stay green while you stay clean. The flat screen TV will keep you entertained and the mini fridge and air conditioning ensure things can be kept fresh. Plus, the Castle View Suites even have Nespresso Coffee machines to make you feel right at home. Cots and highchairs are available on request. Since sharing is caring, guests can use the leisure facilities in the Apex Grassmarket Hotel, just next door. With weights, resistance apparatus, cardio machines, and a swimming pool, treat yourself to some tranquil time.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Apex Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

  • Certified illustration
    Green Tourism
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.2

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location facilities and room. Fabulous room for the money and the bedding was sumptuous- down duvet! Nice toiletries, fresh water available on each landing. Able to park our car in their Carpark. Cooked breakfast choices cooked to order. Stayed in...
  • Viviana
    Mexico Mexico
    The size of the bedroom, very tidy, clean, the bed was so comfy, the bathroom was big and modern loved the shampoo, lotion, etc., also the bathtub helped a lot to relax after my walkings around the city. It was very convenient the coffee maker,...
  • Nurkhairiyah
    Malaysia Malaysia
    I love everything about it, the room, location… the room is so spacious and clean.
  • J
    Jacqueline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I just stayed at the hotel for one night. The price was really good, the location was great and the room had everything you need!
  • Ayesha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great experience- so good in fact I’ve booked with Waterloo apex :)
  • Julia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Welcoming staff. Comfortable rooms. Great breakfast
  • Heidi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful room, we were upgraded and had a great view of Edinburgh Castle. Friendly staff and great tea/coffee facilities and generous supplies in the bathroom. Lovely breakfast offer and amazing location.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Superb location ans facilities. Every member of staff were helpful, friendly and professional. Loved having breakfast cooked to order.
  • Stacey
    Australia Australia
    So central, able to walk to anywhere in Edinburgh . Nice big rooms. Would go back
  • Abbie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything!! Rooms, service, breakfast, location to name a few

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Agua
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lift
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £20 per day.

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that limited parking is available at the hotel. Discounted parking can be found at the nearby multi-storey car park, as well as metered parking.

If you have made a non-refundable booking, Apex will send a secure link via email and SMS, if a valid mobile number has been provided. Please complete the pre-payment using this secure link. This link is only valid for 24 hours, if payment is not received within this time, your reservation will be cancelled.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

  • Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Agua
  • Check-in at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel is from 14:30, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Guests staying at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
    • Room options at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel include:

      • Twin
      • Double
      • Suite
      • Family
    • The prices at Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel is 200 yards from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.