Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
About this property
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, while the mini fridge and air conditioning, available in selected rooms, ensure things can be kept fresh. Plus, the Castle View Suites even have Nespresso Coffee machines to make you feel right at home. Highchairs and cots are always available on request. However, please be aware that, for safety reasons and in line with UK regulations, no linen, pillows, duvets, or other bedding are supplied with cots.
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.
Recognised with the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2026, placing us among the top-rated properties based on guest reviews worldwide.
Languages spoken
Availability
We Price Match
You can claim a refund for the difference if you find your reservation cheaper on another website.
Just remember to reach out after booking with us. If you file your We Price Match claim via email, you'll need to provide us with a screenshot of and a link to the other offer. You can also file a We Price Match claim over the phone by calling our Customer Service. In any case, the other offer must be online and available when we check.
We Price Match checklist
- The other offer must be for the same property and accommodation type.
- The other offer must be for the same check-in and check-out dates.
- The other offer must have the same cancellation policy and conditions.
- The other offer must be for the same number of occupants.
- The other offer must have the same add-on/meal plan.
- The better deal must be in the local currency of the property.
When can't you make a claim?
- If the other offer is on a website that doesn't reveal the property or accommodation type you'll be staying in until after booking.
- If the other offer is available on an opaque, suspicious, and/or likely-to-be-fraudulent website.
- If the other offer is part of a loyalty or rewards program, where the price is reduced by the property or website for actions like repeat business, logging in, using a coupon code, referring others, or any other action that reduces the original price.
- If your current reservation is a "Partner offer" (these are labeled as such on our platform and are provided by partner companies) or if you're comparing the other offer to a "Partner Offer" on our platform.
- If you cancel your booking.
- If you book a single-unit property, which by nature can't be available elsewhere.
- Stays reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.
Found your booking cheaper elsewhere?
- Look for "Found this room cheaper elsewhere?" on your confirmation page.
- Validate that the cheaper offer meets all the requirements (review checklist).
- Save the link to the cheaper offer (example: www.hotel.com/93203920).
- Take a screenshot (or multiple) making sure all the relevant data is captured (review checklist).
- Contact Customer Service.
- After claim validation, we will amend the reservation price (if possible) or provide further instruction for you to claim an after-stay refund of the price difference.
- Stays reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.
Live pricing is temporarily unavailable.
Interested in this property?
Submit a booking request and well follow up with availability for your dates.
House rules
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.
The fine print
• 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.
• 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.
• Agua is closed from Wed 28 Jun 2023 until Wed 01 Jul 2026
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FAQs about Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Guest reviews
Very good
Margaret
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young couple · City Plus Double
Facilities of Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Food & Drink
- Wine/champagne
- Restaurant
Internet
- Internet services
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
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Lower bathroom sink
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Media & Technology
- Daily housekeeping
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Dry cleaning
- Business centre
- 24-hour front desk
Health & Safety
- First aid kit available
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Living Area
- Parking
Other
- Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
