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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2HS
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About us

Apex Grassmarket Hotel offers a striking setting for events, with breath-taking views of Edinburgh Castle. Located in the heart of the city, it features seven flexible function rooms ideal for meetings, conferences, and weddings. Our expert events team will tailor every detail to suit your needs. The conference centre includes seven stylish rooms with sleek black glass tabletops and modern amenities. The Apex Suite is the largest hotel event space in Edinburgh, hosting up to 250 guests with excellent acoustics and feature lighting, perfect for large presentations and launches. Mid-sized rooms like Sydney, San Francisco, and Amsterdam offer versatility, while Rome and Montreal are ideal for intimate boardroom meetings. Guests enjoy 169 spacious bedrooms with large beds, complimentary Wi-Fi, workspaces, ensuite bathrooms with power showers, and Antipodes toiletries. The Metro Brasserie and Bar serves modern British cuisine with castle views. Residents also have access to a swimming pool, 24-hour gym, and over 60 on-site parking spaces. Whether you're planning a corporate event or a special celebration, Apex Grassmarket Hotel combines location, style, and service to deliver a standout experience.

Venue Details

ChainApex Hotels
BrandApex Hotels
Built1996
Renovated2010
Total meeting space4,584 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms169
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
Green Tourism
Sustainability level: Gold

Certification body: Green Tourism

Issued: 9/2/2022 Expires: 9/2/2026

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Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Nov 16, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026
Dec 14, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
4,584 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,614.6 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
8
Second largest room
1,388.5 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
4,000 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
200
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
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Apex Suite
1,388.5 sq. ft.
35.3 x 39.4 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
250
40
144
250
200
80
36
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Sydney
624.3 sq. ft.
24.0 x 26.2 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
60
27
50
-
60
27
27
32
40
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San Francisco
290.6 sq. ft.
17.1 x 17.1 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
18
12
24
-
30
12
14
-
14
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Montreal
183.0 sq. ft.
17.1 x 10.8 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
15
-
10
-
15
6
10
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Rome
183.0 sq. ft.
17.1 x 10.8 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
20
8
10
-
20
5
10
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Amsterdam
290.6 sq. ft.
17.1 x 17.1 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
30
12
24
-
30
10
12
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Heights
1,614.6 sq. ft.
76.8 x 21.0 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
120
-
120
-
114
28
38
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
169
Double (2 beds)
169

Location

Getting Here

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. The taxi pick-up zone is located on the ground floor of the multi-storey car park, directly opposite the terminal building.
Distance from airport 6.96 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( £12.00/day )
Street parking

Local Attractions

Museum of Scotland
Museum
1 Chambers Street
Edinburgh, GB EH1
Edinburgh Castle
Historical landmark
Castle Hill
Edinburgh, GB EH1 2NG
Princes Street
Shopping
Princes Street
Edinburgh, GB EH2
Holyrood Palace
Historical landmark
Holyrood Palace
Edinburgh, GB EH8 8
Greyfriar's Bobby
Historical landmark
Candlemaker Row
Edinburgh, GB EH1 2QE

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For Apex Hotels' Meetings and Events Standard Booking Conditions please see: http://www.apexhotels.co.uk/terms

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Apex Grassmarket Hotel Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Apex Grassmarket Hotel's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://www.apexhotels.co.uk/sustainability-csr/sustainability-policy/
Does Apex Grassmarket Hotel have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Our target is to increase our recycling at source to 50% of our total waste. No products go to landfill, our general waste is collected and turned into RDF (refuse derived fuel) - https://www.apexhotels.co.uk/sustainability-policy/

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Apex Grassmarket Hotel and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Apex Grassmarket Hotel's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Policies available on request

Health and Safety

Were practices at Apex Grassmarket Hotel developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Public Health Scotland & Clifton Environmental Services (Health & Safety Consultant)
Does Apex Grassmarket Hotel clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, more frequent cleaning, special attention to high touch points, useage of hospital grade cleaning products
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