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Celebrate your festive soiree in the magical surroundings of Edinburgh's Grassmarket. With a variety of merry options to choose from, including deliciously decadent feasts and holly jolly party nights, you're guaranteed a season to remember.

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

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Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Grassmarket, you won’t find a more inspirational setting for your next big event. Our range of flexible spaces take you from breath-taking castle views to more intimate meeting rooms and bespoke, state-of-the-art conference spaces. What’s more, our dedicated Events team will help you create an event to remember.
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If you’re looking for a showstopping venue for your festivities, look no further than our spacious Apex Suite. Christmas parties come to life in this large space that’s transformed into a twinkling winter wonderland come December. It’ll definitely get you in the festive spirit!
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Up to 200 theatre style
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Experience a magical Christmas like no other at Heights. Stunning views of Edinburgh Castle and the twinkling Grassmarket below will be sure to put you in the festive spirit. From private dinners to merry parties, we’ve got a whole host of holiday excitement waiting for you up on the fifth floor.
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Up to 100 theatre
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How to get here?

Apex Grassmarket Hotel is located in Edinburgh's historic Old Town and Grassmarket area of the city. Looking up to Edinburgh Castle, you’ll be in the heart of the action with some of the best attractions, restaurants and bars on your doorstep.
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Air

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.

Car

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.

Trains

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

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