At the foot of the castle, at 61 Grassmarket, the Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel is a 4-star hotel with refurbished rooms and suites. Its guests can use the pool and gym at the Apex Grassmarket, the neighbouring hotel. It is a good fit for families and couples using the Old Town as a base.
Location and getting around
You are right on the Grassmarket. Edinburgh Castle is about a 5-minute walk away, as are St Giles’ Cathedral and the National Museum of Scotland.
Princes Street and the Scott Monument are about 10 minutes away, as is Waverley station. For Haymarket, allow about 25.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a small fridge and a bathroom with Antipodes toiletries. The Castle View suites have a Nespresso machine.
The heated pool and the gym, with free weights, machines and cardio equipment, are in the hotel next door and free for guests to use, according to the property. Cots and high chairs are available on request. Breakfast is a buffet or continental.
Who it suits
- If you are travelling with young children and need a cot or high chair.
- If you want to swim or work out while you travel.
- If you want a room with a view of the castle and book a suite.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00. On arrival you will have to show photo ID and a credit card. To use the pool you have to go to the neighbouring building. More 4-star hotels in our guide.