Independent hotel guide
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Travellers who want a private balcony with a documented Castle outlook and evenings around the Grassmarket.
Image: Apex Grassmarket Hotel. Full attribution
At a glance
Quick facts
- Neighbourhood
- Grassmarket
- Location
- Edinburgh
Editorial take
Why consider Apex Grassmarket Hotel?
Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony explicitly includes the outlook and private balcony
Best for
Travellers who want a private balcony with a documented Castle outlook and evenings around the Grassmarket.
Avoid if
you need a quiet street setting or assume the Family Room includes the same view as the named Castle categories.
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony explicitly includes the outlook and private balcony
- Castle View Superior offers a view without choosing the balcony category
- An Old Town base for combining Castle sightseeing with Grassmarket evenings
Trade-offs
- Grassmarket activity may matter to light sleepers; ask about the exact room’s exposure
- The view and balcony belong to specified categories rather than every bedroom
Fit check
Who it suits — and who should skip it
Best for: Travellers who want a private balcony with a documented Castle outlook and evenings around the Grassmarket.
Skip it if: you need a quiet street setting or assume the Family Room includes the same view as the named Castle categories.
Related reading:Edinburgh hotel guide; Best Edinburgh Hotels with Castle Views; Best Hotels in Edinburgh Old Town (Near the Royal Mile).
Stay details
Rooms and spa
These are the room categories for which our current source set contains useful, comparable detail. They are not presented as a complete live inventory.
room
Castle View Superior Room
- 24 m² published size
Officially described with Edinburgh Castle views and a super king-size bed.
room
Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony
- 28 m² published size
Officially described with Edinburgh Castle views, a private balcony and a super king-size bed.
A complete facilities inventory is not included in our current research record. Confirm any deal-breaker — such as a spa, gym, parking or air conditioning — directly before booking.
On the ground
Location and access
Apex Grassmarket Hotel is at 31–35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2HS. See our Edinburgh hotel guide for the wider area context and other places to stay.
Check the final approach from the station or tram stop, including gradients and steps; no exact journey time has been independently measured.
Before you book
Good to know
Policy notes
Confirm the named room, occupancy, breakfast, payment schedule and cancellation terms for your dates.
Accessibility
No independent access inspection is recorded. Confirm whether an adapted bedroom can also provide the Castle view, and ask about the balcony threshold and door width.
Quick answers
Questions travellers ask about Apex Grassmarket Hotel
What is the main reason to choose Apex Grassmarket Hotel?
Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony explicitly includes the outlook and private balcony
Who is Apex Grassmarket Hotel best for?
Travellers who want a private balcony with a documented Castle outlook and evenings around the Grassmarket.
Where is Apex Grassmarket Hotel?
The hotel is at 31–35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2HS. Check the final approach from the station or tram stop, including gradients and steps; no exact journey time has been independently measured.
What should I check before booking Apex Grassmarket Hotel?
Choose Castle View Superior or Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony; City and Family are separate products.