Conferences & Meetings
Situated on Edinburgh’s Grassmarket and not far from Waverly station, this well-connected hotel is more than just convenient. Hosting up to 120 people, our simple and stylish corporate spaces are designed to inspire and unite and met with our impressive team of experts on hand, a seamless experience awaits. Plus, if that’s not impressive enough, the unbelievable view of Edinburgh Castle backdrop will help seal the deal. View more information about Conferences & MeetingsConferences & Meetings
Conferences and meetings come to life at Apex Grassmarket Hotel. Our contemporary spaces, expert Events team and stunning Edinburgh Castle views will ensure your day is a success.
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Suite
Apex Suite
Our spacious Apex Suite sits at 129 sqm and is perfect for weddings, conferences and lavish events. Whatever the occasion, our expert team will be on hand to ensure it’s a success.
CAPACITIES
Theatre - 200
Classroom - 80
Boardroom - 36
U-Shape - 40
Open Square - 50
Cabaret - 80
Dinner - 144/180
Dinner Dance Straights - 160
Dinner Dance Rounds - 108
Reception - 250
Ceremony - 160
Heights
Heights
With unparalleled views of Edinburgh Castle, our fifth floor Heights venue is a space like no other. Heights is perfect for weddings, private dining, conferences and any other occasion where you need to impress.
CAPACITIES
Boardroom - 38
Dinner - 120
Ceremony - 100
Sydney
Sydney
Our bright and airy Sydney room is great for larger meetings, creative brainstorms and private parties alike.
CAPACITIES
Theatre - 60
Classroom - 24/30
Boardroom - 14
U-Shape - 27
Open Square - 40
Cabaret - 32
Dinner - 50
Reception - 80
Ceremony - 60
San Francisco
San Francisco
The flexible layout of our San Francisco room makes it ideal for private dining and a range of different meetings. From creative brainstorms to formal boardroom style meetings, it can be adapted to suit your needs.
CAPACITIES
Theatre - 30
Classroom - 10
Boardroom - 12
U-Shape - 12
Open Square - 14
Cabaret - 12
Dinner - 14
Ceremony - 30
Montreal
Montreal
Our bright Montreal room can be used for a variety of different events. Smaller meetings and intimate private dinners come to life in this chic space.
CAPACITIES
Theatre - 15
Classroom - 6
Boardroom - 10
Dinner - 10
Rome
Rome
Our chic Rome room is perfect for intimate meetings and private dining. Whatever the occasion, our expert Events team will ensure it’s a success.
CAPACITIES
Theatre - 15
Classroom - 6
Boardroom - 10
Dinner - 10
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
One of our more flexible spaces, the Amsterdam room can be set up in seven different layouts, making it perfect for a variety of different events.
CAPACITIES
Theatre - 30
Classroom - 10
Boardroom - 12
U-Shape - 12
Open Square - 14
Cabaret - 12
Dinner - 14
Ceremony - 30
How to get here?
The closest airport is Edinburgh Airport, just 7.2 miles away from Apex Grassmarket Hotel. The recommended route from Edinburgh Airport is by taxi which takes 25 minutes and costs £25 - £30 to get to the hotel.
There are alternative transport options to the hotel including the tram or Airlink 100 bus, getting off at Shandwick place with a 15-20 minute walk to the hotel.
If you’re arriving by car, follow the M8 Eastbound until you get to Edinburgh Hermiston Gait. Then take the A71 toward the city centre and follow the road through the city. After about 20 minutes you’ll get to West Port then Grassmarket where the hotel is on the right.
The hotel has a car park available for guests and visitors to the hotel on a first come first served basis which cannot be reserved. Full information on the charges is available on our FAQ page. There is alternate multi storey parking at NCP on King Stables Road.
If you're travelling to the city during a festival or large event, road closures may restrict access to the Grassmarket. Please call the reception team on 0131 300 3456 to help plan your route ahead or check out our handy Notices page.
If you’re arriving by train into Waverley train station, the hotel is just a 10 minute walk away. Exit onto Market Street then turn right and then left at the roundabout onto Cockburn Street. You'll meet High Street. Then take a right where you’ll see Edinburgh Castle up ahead and then take a left onto George IV Bridge, and on the right hand side of the street you'll see a road going down a hill called Victoria Street. Follow the road down Victoria Street where you’ll meet the Grassmarket.
Alternatively, taxis are available from the taxi rank outside Waverley station
