Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Check-in from 15:00 and check-out by 11:00 local time.

If you’d like to check-in early please request this when booking or by calling reservations on 0800 049 8000. We offer luggage storage so if you arrive before your room is ready, you can leave your bags at reception and head out for the day. This also applies if you would like to leave luggage after check-out and collect later in the day. Unfortunately, due to availability, we can’t guarantee an early check-in.

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

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.

Breakfast is between 7 - 10.30am

Yes, the hotel features an on-site heated indoor swimming pool, steam room and sauna along with a fully equipped gym.

Yes, all our leisure facilities are open.

Book on site here or phone +44 131 523 1819

You can book a table at Liberté Brasserie, our on-site restaurant. Reserve online via the booking widget here, or call +44 131 523 1819 directly.

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.

There is no parking available at this hotel but if you contact our Reservations Team on 0800 049 8000 they can advise of nearby car parks.

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is a 5 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station, making it one of the most central transport-connected hotels in Edinburgh. Key links include:

Train: Edinburgh Waverley Station, under 200m, with direct services across Scotland and to London.

Tram: Picardy Place tram stop, 7 minute walk, on the Edinburgh Trams line running between Edinburgh Airport and York Place/city centre.

Bus: Edinburgh Bus Station, 5 minute walk. Local routes and others also stop on Waterloo Place itself, directly outside the hotel.

Airport: The Edinburgh Airport Airlink bus stops rightby the hotel and takes 34 minutes. The airport is also reachable via the airport tram line at St Andrew Square.

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel sits in Edinburgh's city centre, within walking distance of the city's major landmarks.

- Calton Hill is a 5 minute walk (0.3 km), with both the Scott Monument and Edinburgh Playhouse around 500m away.

- Edinburgh Castle and St Giles' Cathedral are roughly 1 km, about a 15 minute walk.

- The Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace, and the Scottish Parliament are all within easy reach on foot.

- The National Museum of Scotland is a 13 minute walk, Princes Street Gardens and the Scottish National Gallery are about 10-15 minutes away.

- Exploring further afield, including the Royal Yacht Britannia can be easily done by public transport.

The best rates for Apex Waterloo Place Hotel are available when you book directly with us. By booking through apexhotels.co.uk, you can access exclusive Apex Insider rates, along with member-only benefits such as potential room upgrades and late checkout (subject to availability). Sign up today!

For additional savings and added value, be sure to explore our latest promotions and packages on our offers page.

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