Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel is at 61 Grassmarket, near the western end of the historic market square in Edinburgh's Old Town. The castle rock rises above the street, and Victoria Street, with its curved row of colourful shopfronts, leads up toward George IV Bridge and the Royal Mile. The National Museum of Scotland, Greyfriars Kirkyard and the University of Edinburgh are all within roughly ten minutes on foot, and Haymarket and Waverley stations are each a short walk or taxi ride. The hotel belongs to the Scottish Apex group and is styled with a clean, contemporary look that contrasts with the stone tenements around it. Rooms are modern and practical, with comfortable beds, good bathrooms and desks, and the higher floors enjoy views over the Grassmarket or up to the castle. The restaurant and bar offer Scottish and international dishes, with breakfast served daily, and the Grassmarket's many pubs and restaurants lie immediately outside the door. A spa with a pool, sauna and treatment rooms is a notable feature, along with a gym, giving visitors a place to relax after sightseeing. Service is friendly and unfussy, and the property attracts leisure travellers, families, small groups and some business guests. Rates range from about £100 to £280 per night, with the usual rises during the August festivals, Hogmanay and major sporting weekends. The setting is lively in the evenings, and some rooms facing the street can pick up noise from the square. Visitors should also be aware that the Old Town is hilly, with cobbles and stairways connecting the Grassmarket to the Royal Mile and the New Town.