"Easy walking distance to the train station and sights and few min walk to the center, the room was very comfortable and clean. Excellent value for money!"
"It was very clean. Ideal location, right by the castle and minute walk away from the centre of town. The free breakfast"
Standing 550 metres from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", the smoke-free Apex City Of Edinburgh Hotel enjoys a prime location in the centre of Edinburgh. Located only a 7-minute walk from the art museum "Scottish National Gallery" and 2.8 km from the royal Holyrood Park, this 4-star hotel features an entertainment area and various recreational opportunities.
The hotel lies in a shopping area of Edinburgh, 1.6 km from Calton Hill. The landscaped Princes Street Gardens is only steps away from the Apex City, while Grassmarket bus stop is nearly 5 minutes' walk away. You can also visit the Sunday Stockbridge Food Market, a mere 1.9 km away, as well as enjoy a bar, a park, and nightclubs near this accommodation. The nearby entertainment options include Usher Hall, which is 850 metres away.
Some of the 127 compact rooms come with a minibar fridge, tea and coffee making equipment, and essentials such as individual climate control and central heating. Also, they feature tile flooring. The private bathrooms are fitted with a hairdryer and shower caps. Guests can also enjoy mountain views.
Apex City Of Edinburgh Hotel features a delicious vegetarian breakfast daily. The à la carte Agua Restaurant & Bar restaurant specialises in British dishes. To cater to every palate, it offers a vegetarian menu. You can visit a seafood restaurant situated close by and taste British cuisine.
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Some of the 127 compact rooms come with a minibar fridge, tea and coffee making equipment, and essentials such as individual climate control and central heating. Also, they feature tile flooring. The private bathrooms are fitted with a hairdryer and shower caps. Guests can also enjoy mountain views.
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David
2024-06-05
9/10
Great place with amazingly great employees at the reception desk. Elegant room and quiet even with a pull out single bed for our son. Brilliant, awesome location to answer questions or call for a taxi. Plus, 10 minutes drive from Museum of Liverpool.
Richard
2024-05-28
9/10
The hotel was in a particularly good location, to most main attractions. There was The Good Catch nearby, offering quick meals. The room was air conditioned and beautifully maintained, included with fridge. The breakfast was rich and generous and except for fried egg; the staff was smart.
Phillip
2024-04-29
7/10
Pizza bar, fashionable and contemporary room with comfy bed. Reasonably priced parking and hot and plentiful breakfast for a soft drink with brekkie.
William
2024-03-30
9/10
Great food for hot breakfast except for fried egg. Functional and contemporary room with a castle view, a sofa bed plus good coffe. Very central location within walking distance of the station.
Pat
2024-03-11
7/10
It offers top-notch services. The location is brilliant and personnel is wonderful.
Oliver
2024-03-02
7/10
We had a nice big bedroom.
William
2024-02-29
7/10
Marvellous and fab position in the good area, very close to the christmas markets as well as the square. 5 minutes walk to The Cavern Club.
Steve
2024-02-19
9/10
This hotel had a very central position easy to walk to various sites.
Hugh
2024-02-08
7/10
Amazing vegetarian breakfast with fruit and bacon, for instance, good priced. A heating system, a kettle, and a hair dryer in the room, marvellous location.
Eric
2024-01-19
7/10
The location was brilliant and awesome, overlooking the street. Lucky that it was relatively close to Wrapchic, offering food to go. The restaurant was great and good priced, with friendly staff.
Herbert
2024-01-06
7/10
The location is particularly good, so close to several restaurants and even a market, pubs/restaurants and Edinburgh castle and lots of eating places nearby, you cannot beat it.
James
2024-01-03
8/10
The room I was given was clean with a great view of the castle, huge telly, as for instance. The breakfast was great with a wide array of delicious options. The staff was absolutely fantastic and awesome from my arrival up until I left.
David
2024-01-03
9/10
Had a fabulous stay for two nights, would be happy to recommend this place. Everything was brand-new and enjoyed my stay there. The staff were lovely and location was brilliant and awesome. It took me 5 mins to get to the bus station.
Dennis
2023-12-20
8/10
This accommodation had a very central setting in a quiet square right next to the historic centre of the city. Pizza bar was good and good priced.
Steve
2023-12-20
8/10
The location was marvellous and fantastic close to all main attractions of Edinbourgh, you may take train on Edinburgh Waverley train station within 15 minutes walk from here. The rooms were reasonably large and freshly decorated and had a glorious view of the castle. The continental breakfast offered a wide array of food, something for everyone's taste.
Archibald
2023-12-12
7/10
Large and freshly decorated room, glorious view of the castle. A great selection of facilities like: a balcony, double glazed windows, and a kettle.
Jason
2023-11-24
5/10
Room was new-fashioned and en suite, the place itself was functional. In general the staff were superbly friendly and immensely pleasant. The provided service was good.
Wi-Fi connection was slow, made me a little nervous.
Daniel
2023-10-22
9/10
Hot and plentiful breakfast, variety of options available. Fashionable and contemporary rooms, superbly friendly employees on check-out. Marvellous and stunning location - minutes from a parish church.
Harold
2023-10-14
7/10
Great modern and great relaxing property with an excellent pool. Well-organised rooms with soda beds, aircon and the bath and varied breakfast. Lovely friendly staff, wake up calls, local calls, and ironing free of charge.
Charles
2023-10-13
9/10
This impressive, fairly clean property has sensational vegetarian breakfasts and lovely staff. The room is very pretty and clean with an excellent view of the castle. The location is brilliant and awesome for exploring Edinburgh. There's cool Debenhams Cafe relatively close to the hotel, make desserts etc.
Laurence
2023-10-11
5/10
The breakfast we ordered was varied and plentiful with croissants and surprising value, for instance. The setting was unbeatable, close to the Royal Mile and then the castle, pubs / restaurants, and the train station.
Actually, Wi-Fi was slow and our bed was a bit too soft.
Marion
2023-09-18
9/10
Excellent base for 1 night with lovely friendly staff on check-out. Very cozy building and well-organised rooms with 2 double beds.
Graham
2023-09-17
7/10
Fancy and functional property with superfriendly employees with good service and friendly staff. Stunning and fantastic location, not very far from Edinburgh Old Town. Placed 20 minutes on foot from the train station.
Very basic room.
Sean
2023-09-14
9/10
The rooms were well-organised and lovely romantic and included coffee facilities, a kettle and tea/coffee etc.
William
2023-09-07
8/10
Fancy place, extremely polite staff with great service all round.
Tom
2023-09-07
8/10
The venue's position was very central. I tried some drinks at bar The Last Drop, located 5 minutes walk away. An in-house restaurant was particularly good for evening meals.
David
2023-09-05
6/10
The room was new-fashioned and contemporary in general, with a view of the castle. The breakfast was varied and plentiful for a soft drink with brekkie, the best I had in Edinburgh. The hotel was set in a very central area near to the restaurant had great food, restaurants/cafe, and the Royal mile and Edinburgh castle.
Wi-Fi was slow tbh and there was a bit too soft bed in my room.
Pat
2023-09-04
7/10
Very good service, stocked room with an excellent view. In-house restaurant with amazing cuisine.
Sarah
2023-08-17
9/10
Great place with brilliant views of the street. Very kind staff on check-out, elegant family room. Marvellous and fab location in a good area to access most points of interest, next to Royal Mile.
Brian
2023-08-16
9/10
Smooth check-in, late check-out, contemporary room with castle view, slippers, as example.
Charles
2023-08-16
9/10
Stunning very central location very close to shops and castle and all attractions. The staff was extremely polite and always on disposal.
James
2023-08-11
8/10
Fairly clean and impressive property with top class vegetarian breakfasts and lovely staff. Excellent room, lovely bed and modern bathroom. The street view and top-notch service. Location marvellous, parking onsite.
Ron
2023-08-02
9/10
The setting of hotel was marvellous and stunning, close by everything. Found Element with perfect drinks 400 metres away. My room included a kettle, tea/coffee, and an iron. I've been here for 3 nights, the breakfast was warm and plentiful with surprising value and cheese, for instance.
Frank
2023-07-26
8/10
The rooms are decent sized and contemporary, equipped with climate control, a Nespresso machine and a balcony.
Jordan
2023-07-20
5/10
Sincerely, it was an awesome stay during our visit. The staff was extremely great, nice all the time. Marvellous and awesome location, the private parking was available. Fast food restaurant Taco Mazama was 400 metres away from the place.
Very cold bathroom, Wi-Fi connection was slow, we were a little disappointed.
Nicholas
2023-07-10
9/10
I have stayed here before, and it is still a lovely experience. It boasts marvellous and fantastic location and is walk from a castle and a theatre. The staff has always been excellent.
Julia
2023-07-07
8/10
Make sure you stay in the family queen room with the view of the street. Boasts fab location and very kind staff at the reception desk.
Michael
2023-07-02
7/10
I had a really lovely stay in a long time. Everything was modern, including amazingly efficient staff and stunning location very near to the attractions. I had outstanding food for breakfast except for fried egg.
Glyn
2023-06-15
9/10
The restaurant was great with friendly staff, I tried hot dishes. The location was marvellous and awesome and the atmosphere was family.
Charlie
2023-06-10
8/10
Accommodation was reasonably spacious and fancy with highly efficient staff with a very sombre receptionist.
George
2023-06-04
8/10
Lovely and awesome staff, offered us wake up calls, local calls and ironing.
Jessica
2023-06-03
9/10
It offers large and freshly decorated rooms with a castle view and an espresso machine, spent our time lovely.
John
2023-05-01
6/10
The rooms were beautifully maintained and air conditioned, included a coffeemaker, air conditioning, and a mini fridge. This good modern hotel had a very central setting so close to the bus stops too.
Their staff were not very helpful.
Phil
2023-04-15
9/10
Impressive venue with awesome location just next door to shops and restaurants and Very close to castle and sensational breakfast. Gorgeous & exceptional room with double glazed windows, a kettle and tea/coffee.
Henry
2023-04-15
8/10
The room was en suite with the bathroom as well as the lovely Castle view, the staff were superfriendly and accommodating, did everything.
Janet
2023-03-16
9/10
When we visit Edinburgh, like staying here. The hotel has a marvellous location, a short way from Royal Mile. The place is 10 mins walk to the city centre.
Brian
2023-03-03
9/10
Neat and airy room, spotless bathroom with a separate shower.
John
2023-02-25
9/10
No complaints, truly enjoyed this place and can recommend. We had city queen room, and it was exceptional. The hotel was located 100 metres from the bus stop.
Rodney
2023-02-18
8/10
Competent and efficient hotel staff with great service all round, everything was really good.
Joe
2023-02-15
6/10
Compact and air-conditioned rooms with a view. Marvellous location, an easy walk to The Hub.
Disinterested staff!
Alex
2023-02-09
9/10
Welcoming members of the staff with a very sombre receptionist. The breakfast except for fried egg.
James
2023-02-06
6/10
The hotel's position was stunning, in a great area.
Didn't like the staff, some of them were not very helpful.
Ashley
2023-01-21
8/10
Luxurious family room with large beds. Lovely design and family atmosphere.
Jack
2023-01-20
7/10
The place was clean with an excellent and best staff with great service all round. The rooms were well laid out, there was a good bed. The location was marvellous and amazing, walk from the attractions like a castle and a theatre, and others.
William
2022-12-17
8/10
Everyone was obliging and personable. I booked family room, it was elegant and complete with ac, comfy bed, for example. The check in was quick and the atmosphere was family throughout the hotel.
Graham
2022-12-16
6/10
It was a really nice stay, upgraded place. I stayed in the room that was kept very clean and available with a castle view, large baths, tea. The location was incredible and fab, just 5 min walk from Co-op Food.
Some people working there were not so helpful.
George
2022-12-09
9/10
In overall, the place is sleek, has kind staff with exploring the city minus our luggage. The location is marvellous, 10 minutes' walk to Co-op Food.
Patrick
2022-12-08
8/10
Air conditioning, tea and coffee available in the family room. Delicious breakfast except for fried egg.
Ann
2022-12-05
7/10
The room is immaculate and perfect, the stuff are positive people at the reception desk. Its nice that they offer wake-up service.
Frederick
2022-11-30
8/10
I have stayed in master suite with air con for 3 nights. Great service, although a few employees were not so helpful.
Darren
2022-11-23
9/10
It was a really enjoyable stay for this business trip. All the stuff was decent, tackled my issues. The breakfast was plentiful except for fried egg, enjoyed it. Besides, there was parking next to hotel. Having different warm drinks in the Irish bar was a very nice touch.
Danny
2022-11-10
9/10
The location was brilliant for exploring this lovely area, so close to the Royal Mile, and the centre. The breakfast was sensational and adequate for a soft drink with brekkie, we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Harry
2022-11-09
9/10
It was clean, everyone was smart. Everything was nice, even so a few employees were indifferent.
Frank
2022-11-02
9/10
I got a beautifully maintained room which had big towels. The breakfast was plentiful and unlimited with lots of meals. The staff were affable and smart, thanks to them everything was very good.
Michael
2022-10-25
7/10
Quick check-in, fast check-out. Fantastic and luxurious room with a spotless bathroom and climate control, tea and coffee, and double glazed windows. Plenty of exceptional and adequate breakfast options. Cordial staff team at the reception desk. A fairly nice area, fab location not far from the square and cafes, pubs and restaurants.
Charles
2022-10-23
8/10
Units with large beds.
Mark
2022-10-06
8/10
Exceptional and clean place, magnificent view of the castle. Knowledgeable, efficient staff, with a very sombre receptionist.
Edward
2022-10-06
7/10
The room is immaculate and impressive with a good view.
Charles
2022-09-13
8/10
Special place, it was clean and had competent and decent staff in assisting us during an incident outside of their control. Its magnificent, very central location was a plus. Moreover, a historic fortress was 5 minutes' walk away.
Peter
2022-09-09
8/10
They gave me a compact and stylish room with a view of the castle, shower plus a good-sized TV. The breakfast was delicious except for fried egg, and the staff were thoughtful. The hotel was nicely decorated and in a very central location. I had some drinks at Maggie Dickson's Pub, positioned 400 metres away.
James
2022-08-25
8/10
The breakfast was marvellous except for fried egg; the staff were personable. The hotel room was immaculate, had double glazed windows and heating. What's more, there's parking onsite.
John
2022-08-16
9/10
Appreciated this hotel, had 2 great days here. The staff was pleasant, I had a new-fashioned room with an exceptional view. The restaurant was good with hot food.
Karen
2022-08-04
9/10
We had a compact and contemporary room with a separate shower.
Richard
2022-07-12
8/10
Clean hotel, I liked staff and location. Thank you for a comfortable stay, strongly recommend it.
Francis
2022-07-09
8/10
The location was fab and wonderful, just 5 minutes walk from a historic fortress. There was a NICE restaurant just a pleasant stroll away from the hotel. Got continental breakfasts with meats, quality of food, pastries.
Peter
2022-07-06
9/10
The setting is fantastic and stunning, just off old town, Castle, restaurants. Old Town district certainly deserves to be visited.
Pat
2022-06-12
9/10
I came here for 1 night and had a thoroughly enjoyable stay.
Claude
2022-06-10
8/10
It was surely a very nice stay with the hotel across the street.
Kurt
2022-05-19
9/10
Contemporary place to stay with very good staff and location, amazing views. Nice pool, parking close to the hotel. Everything great.
Victoria
2022-05-14
9/10
Had quiet 2 days here thanks to its great location and amenities.
Kyle
2022-05-11
7/10
The hotel was a relaxing base for enjoying a perfect area, right by restaurants, the Royal Mile, Grassmarket. The staff were all attentive, and the room was airy with balcony. There was natural lighting, I loved it. Central location of this low cost property was a bonus. Had nice dainties at Pirlous, located right next to the hotel.
John
2022-03-28
9/10
Hotel was close to pubs and bars. Cafes and restaurants were very close to the property.
Joe
2022-03-26
9/10
Had a very enjoyable stay in this hotel. I loved the room, the bed was comfy. The service was excellent, totally satisfied.
Doris
2022-03-23
9/10
Nothing too much trouble, I enjoyed this place, would recommend. Had enjoyable stay with the hotel across the street, the staff were efficient, location was perfect and right in the centre of things. The breakfast was tasty and there was lots of good food.
Henry
2022-02-24
9/10
Clean & reasonably large venue, pleasant views.
The staff were pretty bad, didn't expect that coming.
Don
2022-02-24
8/10
Exceptional staff and functional rooms, we had a nice experience. The hotel had a very central location and it was within walking distance of Grassmarket. The breakfast was perfect, the check in was early.
Greg
2022-01-17
8/10
We enjoyed staff and location here. Plenty of supplies in the room: an electronic key card, a work desk and ironing facilities.
Peter
2022-01-06
9/10
Everything was tidy and excellent. Compact & non-smoking unit with the bath, a spectecular view, for example.
David
2021-11-18
8/10
Good value compared to other properties, and spotless. Bathroom was luxurious and the room was comfortable quiet. Superb services too. Old Town district was worth exploring. The food for brunch was excellent in the open-air restaurant.
Henry
2021-11-07
9/10
I loved this safe hotel. The staff was service-minded, were ready to help.
Jean
2021-08-27
9/10
Fashionable hotel, convenient rooms and discreet staff. Impressed with a free breakfast. The service was brilliant, always with a smile. Best possible location a 10-15 minute walking distance from an art museum.
Edgar
2021-08-20
9/10
The hotel was well appointed, staff was willing to help, the room was lovely modern. Exceptional breakfast with plenty of well presented foods. There was free WiFi throughout the property.
Jacob
2021-08-18
5/10
Appalling hotel with hard-working staff, I enjoyed ideal location. Well heated room with a personal bathroom. Good hot selection at breakfast including jam, milk, breads, pastries and cheese. Impeccable service throughout too.
Wi-Fi was average.
Ruth
2021-08-08
8/10
Not bad place, spotless, reasonable value. The staff were ready to help with any inquires and was supportive. Got superb, tidy room with a view over the castle. There also was convenient parking and good pool.
Gregory
2021-07-24
8/10
The staff was very thoughtful, the breakfast was rather good, everything was wonderful. Room was great, flawless and all in all well priced. The staff did all they can for a really amazing stay. The area was tourist, a convenient base for me.
Franklin
2021-07-19
6/10
The whole hotel was fairly clean and the staff was flexible. Appreciated coffee, Nespresso coffee and hairdryer in the room. The breakfast was plentiful, overall food was reasonably priced. Warm lobby. Obviously that free wifi throughout the property was really convenient. The stay was absolutely superb...
Views were much to be desired.
Steven
2021-05-28
8/10
The staff was polite, the restaurant was astonishing. I loved delicious breakfast served daily. The staff made my stay fine. The lobby bar was small and the drinks were complementary.
Ronnie
2021-04-30
7/10
It made my trip to Edinburgh a FAIRLY NICE experience. The lobby was efficient, I loved it. They served a gorgeous continental breakfast. Exceptional service too.
Well, the views were awful here.
Jason
2021-03-17
9/10
tidy, great sized room, enjoyable location. continental breakfast was something to remember. our city twin room included climate control and ironing facilities. the staff were competent and was willing to help.
John
2020-12-17
9/10
we truly enjoyed food and staff at this hotel. only 10 minutes walk from edinburgh centre. the bed was super.
Ian
2020-08-31
8/10
The staff was friendly and the bed was comfortable. Nestled near bars and pubs❤
Tom
2020-04-12
8/10
The venue was just 1 km from dynamic earth. The breakfast is excellent.
Paul
2020-02-22
9/10
Hotel's location was incredible! Honestly no complaints whatsoever. Nice comfy base for a weekend in Edinburgh! We enjoyed the fact that we chose apex city.
