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About the Hotel

61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2JF

Rooms with Castle Views

The Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel offers rooms with views of Edinburgh Castle. Options include Castle View Suites with king-size beds, separate living areas, and Nespresso machines. Family Rooms feature queen-size beds and sofa beds, while City Rooms provide flexible setups with twin or king-size beds. All rooms include flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, mini fridges, and Antipodes toiletries.

Dining at Agua Restaurant

Agua Restaurant and Bar serves seafood with a Crustacea bar. Breakfast includes full Scottish options, eggs Benedict, and fresh waffles. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Guests can dine at Metro, the sister hotel's restaurant, a short walk away.

Leisure & Fitness Access

Guests have access to the Apex Grassmarket Hotel's gym, featuring treadmills, free weights, and resistance equipment. The indoor swimming pool and sauna are available for relaxation. Complimentary use of Yu Time, a Japanese-inspired leisure facility with a Technogym and O-zone pool, is included.

Old Town Location

The hotel is in Edinburgh's Old Town, steps from Grassmarket. Nearby landmarks include Edinburgh Castle (0.5 km), the Royal Mile (0.5 km), and Princes Street Gardens (0.5 km). The Palace of Holyroodhouse and Arthur's Seat are 1.5 km away.

Services & Extras

The hotel provides 24-hour room service, free Wi-Fi, and a car park (£12/day). Family-friendly amenities include cribs and free stays for kids under 17. Gift vouchers are available for dining and stays. Business travelers can use the flexible desk and vanity areas in City Rooms.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
Castle View Twin Room
2 persons
24 m² 
2 Single beds
Heating
Castle View Double Room
2 persons
24 m² 
1 Double bed
Heating
Family Room
2 persons
24 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
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City Twin Room
2 persons
24 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre
Edinburgh600 m
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 12.5 km
Dundee (DND) 96.0 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station800 m
Bus
Bus stop200 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant

Business

  • Business centre

Children

  • Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2JF
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61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2JF
Nearby
Museum
Edinburgh Castle
540 m
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
310 m
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
500 m
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
570 m
Park
Princes Street Gardens
510 m
Museum
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
380 m
Museum
The Writers' Museum
400 m
Museum
Gladstone's Land
370 m
Square
Grassmarket
130 m
Museum
The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland
430 m
354 Castlehill
The Scotch Whisky Experience
390 m
Cemetery
The Robertson Mausoleum
320 m
81-83 Grassmarket
Armstrong's Vintage
80 m
Restaurants
The Last Drop
140 m
74-78 Grassmarket
Agua Restaurant & Bar
40 m
61 Grassmarket
Petit Paris
240 m
38-40 Grassmarket
Biddy Mulligans Pub
110 m
96 Grassmarket
O'Oliviero
170 m
64 Grassmarket Old town
Maggie Dickson's Pub
120 m
92 Grassmarket
Alba Bistro
130 m
88 Grassmarket
Hula Juice Bar & Cafe
110 m
94A Fountainbridge
The White Hart Inn
250 m
32 Grassmarket
Mamma's American Pizza
240 m
28-30 Grassmarket
Beehive Inn
120 m
18/20 Grassmarket
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