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About the Hotel

61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2JF

Rooms with Castle Views

The Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel offers rooms with views of Edinburgh Castle. Options include Castle View Suites with king-size beds, separate living areas, and Nespresso machines. Family Rooms feature queen-size beds and sofa beds, with cribs available. All rooms include 42-inch Freeview TVs, mini fridges, and Antipodes toiletries. City Plus Rooms add walk-in showers and air conditioning.

Seafood and Scottish Breakfast

Agua Restaurant and Bar serves seafood, with a Crustacea bar. Breakfast includes full Scottish options like smoked bacon, black pudding, and Loch Fyne kippers. Eggs Benedict, waffles with maple syrup, and Scottish porridge are also available. The sister hotel, Apex Grassmarket, offers Metro restaurant for hearty meals and drinks.

Gym and Indoor Pool

Guests access the gym at Apex Grassmarket Hotel, featuring treadmills, free weights, and resistance equipment. The indoor swimming pool is available for post-workout relaxation. The leisure facilities include a sauna and Technogym equipment.

Old Town Location

The hotel is in Edinburgh's Old Town, steps from Grassmarket. Nearby landmarks include Edinburgh Castle (0.5 km), the Royal Mile (0.5 km), and Arthur's Seat (2 km). The Palace of Holyroodhouse is 1.5 km away. A car park is available for £12 per day.

Family and Business Services

Kids under 17 stay free, and those under 5 eat free. The hotel provides cribs, bathrobes, and slippers. Business travelers can use work desks and free Wi-Fi. Gift vouchers are available for stays, dining, and leisure experiences.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
Castle View Twin Room
2 persons
24 m² 
2 Single beds
Heating
Castle View Double Room
2 persons
24 m² 
1 Double bed
Heating
Family Room
2 persons
24 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
City Twin Room
2 persons
24 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Tips on navigating the city

Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy

City Centre
Edinburgh600 m
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 12.5 km
Dundee (DND) 96.0 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station800 m
Bus
Bus stop200 m

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • On-site car park
  • Handicap parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant

Business

  • Business centre

Children

  • Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2JF
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61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2JF
Nearby
Museum
Edinburgh Castle
540 m
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
310 m
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
500 m
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
570 m
Park
Princes Street Gardens
510 m
Museum
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
380 m
Museum
The Writers' Museum
400 m
Museum
Gladstone's Land
370 m
Square
Grassmarket
130 m
Museum
The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland
430 m
354 Castlehill
The Scotch Whisky Experience
390 m
Cemetery
The Robertson Mausoleum
320 m
81-83 Grassmarket
Armstrong's Vintage
80 m
Restaurants
The Last Drop
140 m
74-78 Grassmarket
Agua Restaurant & Bar
40 m
61 Grassmarket
Petit Paris
240 m
38-40 Grassmarket
Biddy Mulligans Pub
110 m
96 Grassmarket
O'Oliviero
170 m
64 Grassmarket Old town
Maggie Dickson's Pub
120 m
92 Grassmarket
Alba Bistro
130 m
88 Grassmarket
Hula Juice Bar & Cafe
110 m
94A Fountainbridge
The White Hart Inn
250 m
32 Grassmarket
Mamma's American Pizza
240 m
28-30 Grassmarket
Beehive Inn
120 m
18/20 Grassmarket
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