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Apex City of Edinburgh has been given a fresh new look! Our chic city centre hotel sits at the foot of Edinburgh Castle, just off the Royal Mile, and has some of the best views in the city. Our brand-new luxury rooms have extraordinary views and are designed for special stays. From our show-stopping Castle View Suite to the comfortable and convenient City Room, find yourself surrounded by some of Edinburgh’s best sights, attractions and buzzing bars while you relax in these newly refurbished rooms. You’ll be spoilt for choice.
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Calling all guests, start your day the right way with us and enjoy a delicious breakfast that'll give you great energy to explore! Whether it's a full Scottish, eggs, pancakes, cereal or something more, we've got something for everyone. If you are looking to indulge in lunch, dinner and drinks, why not visit our sister hotel, the Apex Grassmarket Hotel, which is a stone's throw away. Simply step out and indulge in a culinary adventure at Metro, whether it's a hearty meal or a refreshing drink, we've got you covered.
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    Tea & coffee
    your server will explain the options
    FROM THE BUFFET
    Please help yourself to the continental selection
    Cereals
    Cornflakes, muesli, Bran flakes, Weetabix, Coco Pops,
    granola, Rice Krispies
    Pastry selection
    Natural & fruit yoghurts
    Seasonal sliced fruits platter
    Toast with butter & preserves
    Fruit Juice
    apple, orange, cranberry
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    The Great British Breakfast - smoked & unsmoked bacon, Cumberland sausage, black pudding, baked beans & two free range eggs cooked the way you like - fried, poached or scrambled
    Omelette with a choice of ham or cheese
    COOKED CLASSICS
    The Great British Breakfast - smoked & unsmoked bacon, Apex signature sausage, black pudding, grilled tomato, flat mushroom, baked beans & two free-range local eggs - fried, poached or scrambled
    The Vegetarian - two free-range local eggs (fried, poached or scrambled), hash browns, vegetarian sausage, spinach, grilled tomato, Portobello mushroom, baked beans
    The Harbourmasters Breakfast - grilled Loch Fyne smoked kipper, melted butter
    Morning roll
    Crispy bacon or Apex signature sausage, with/without free-range fried egg
    Eggs Benedict - English muffin, poached eggs, ham, hollandaise
    Eggs Florentine - English muffin, poached eggs, spinach, hollandaise
    Scottish porridge - berry compote & honey
    Fresh waffles - served with crispy bacon & maple syrup
    Fresh waffles - served with berry compote & maple syrup
    Three egg omelette - with a choice of ham, mushroom, tomato, cheese filling

    All our food is prepared in a kitchen where nuts, gluten and other food allergens are present. Our menu descriptions do not include all ingredients. If you have a food allergy or intolerance, please let us know before ordering. Full allergen information is available, please ask a team member for details.

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We believe sharing is caring, so make use of our state-of-the art leisure facilities in our Apex Grassmarket Hotel, just next door. The expansive gym has equipment including treadmills, free weights, resistance apparatus and a great indoor swimming pool, perfect for cooling off after a warm workout.
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FAQs

  • What are the hotel check-in and check out times?

    Check-in from 14:30 and check out by 11:00 local time.

  • Can I check-out late?

    You can request late check out at 12pm subject to availability and fees apply

  • How do I make changes or cancel my reservations?

    If you would like to amend or cancel your booking please check your cancellation terms which can be found on your email confirmation, amendments may be subject to a charge. Any amendments or enquiries can be made by emailing edinburgh.reservations@apexhotels.co.uk or calling 0800 049 8000.

    If you have booked through a third party such as Expedia or Booking.com please contact them directly to make cancellations or amendments.

  • Is the hotel accessible?

    All our hotels and restaurants are fully accessible by wheelchair. Our friendly team will be happy to assist you throughout your stay. All our hotels have disabled access rooms. Please call our reservations team on 0800 049 8000 to book an appropriate room for your requirements.

  • Is parking available at the hotel?

    The hotel has limited parking on site at Apex Grassmarket Hotel - please note you cannot reserve spaces ahead of your stay. A £20 per night charge is applicable. For information on the closest car parks please call our friendly reservations team on 0800 049 8000.


  • Is there a pool?

    We have a heated pool in our Apex Grassmarket Hotel next door that guests are free to use

  • Distance from Edinburgh Waverly Station?

    Edinburgh Waverly is 7 minutes by car and 10 minutes by foot

  • What are the transport links?

    Waverley station is a 10 minute walk to the hotel. Buses that stop near the hotel are the 2, 26, 43 and X56

  • What facilities are at the hotel?

    There is a bar, free WiFi for guests as well as a restaurant, sauna, pool and gym next door at Apex Grassmarket Hotel

  • What time is breakfast?

    Breakfast is between 7 - 10.30am

  • How do I get to Edinburgh Airport?

    There is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Shandwick Place every 10 minutes

  • How do I get to Edinburgh Castle from the hotel?

    The castle is only a 5 minute walk from the hotel

  • Does the hotel have a gym?

    There is a fully equipped gym with modern cardio and weight-training equipment next door at Apex Grassmarket Hotel

  • Still got a question?

    If you haven’t found the answer you need, email us at edinburgh.reservations@apexhotels.co.uk and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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Find Yourself Here
Very clean and comfortable, staff very helpful, friendly and informative. Can walk to old town or Princes Street. I would recommend this hotel very highly!
Terrie-Anne - October 2021
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Excellent location, great staff. Very comfortable and clean. Incredibly noiseless. Would definitely stay there again.
Liz - September 2021
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Lovely hotel with great staff and nice large rooms. And this has to be one of the best locations for site seeing in Edinburgh.
David - September 2021
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