Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Staying at the Apex Grassmarket Hotel was an absolute dream, and our deluxe castle view room was the highlight. The room was spacious, beautifully decorated, and the view of Edinburgh Castle was simply breathtaking—it felt like we had our own private viewing deck! While the hotel doesn't have air conditioning, they were quick to provide us with a fan upon request, which kept the room comfortable. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our stay, offering great local tips and making us feel completely at home. The location is perfect, right in the vibrant Grassmarket area with countless pubs, restaurants, and shops just steps away. Despite being in such a lively area, our room was surprisingly quiet, and the bed was so comfortable we slept soundly every night. The cleanliness was impeccable, and all the amenities were top-notch. From start to finish, our experience at the Apex Grassmarket Hotel was flawless. We can't recommend it enough and are already looking forward to our next visit!

My family of four stayed at the Apex Grassmarket for a couple of days recently, and had an exceptional experience. The location of the hotel is excellent (just a 5 minute walk to Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile), the rooms comfortable, the breakfast delicious, and the service was fantastic. We had a beautiful view of the castle from our room. It was unseasonably warm during the couple days that we were in Edinburgh, and the hotel thoughtfully provided fans for our room. I'd like to especially thank Alasdair Campbell at the front desk who went above and beyond. He was so friendly and helpful during our stay! My children were enamored by the rubber duckies that are iconic to the hotel, and he personally delivered them to our room (and explained where we might find a few more just down the street). My kids loved this! Additionally, I very absentmindedly forgot our passports in the safe the day we left, and he promptly reassured me via email that they were found, secured, and would be delivered to our next hotel. Such a relief! Thank you again for a fabulous stay!

Stayed one night for the Tattoo. The hotel was comfortable overall, with a good bed and a decent night’s sleep. Staff at the front desk were helpful and happy to assist with taxi bookings and other arrangements. That said, the hotel is let down by very creaky floors throughout the corridors and rooms – which could be an issue for light sleepers or anyone coming in late. A convenient location for central Edinburgh events, but there’s room for improvement on the noise front.