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Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Grassmarket, you won’t find a more inspirational setting for your next big event. Our range of flexible spaces take you from breath-taking castle views to more intimate meeting rooms and bespoke, state-of-the-art conference spaces. What’s more, our dedicated Events team will help you create an event to remember

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

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Perfect for pictures and plans, this Old Town gem is your dream destination. Situated right in the middle of the Grassmarket, the surroundings of this 4-star hotel will have you feeling adventurous as soon as you step outside. With amazing views of Edinburgh Castle from the same place you snooze, our chic restaurant, Metro, offers you the chance to unlock unique dining experiences. What’s more, with a pool to plunge into total relaxation and lots of things to do for couples, friends and families too, feel the warmth of this city from the inside and out.
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Apex Suite
Capacity: Up to 200 theatre style
Room Size: 129 m2
Ceiling Height: 3 m
Our spacious Apex Suite sits at 129 sqm and is perfect for weddings, conferences and lavish events. Whatever the occasion, our expert team will be on hand to ensure it’s a success.
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Heights
Capacity: Up to 120 dinner
Room Size: 149.76 m2
Ceiling Height: 2.5 m
With unparalleled views of Edinburgh Castle, our fifth floor Heights venue is a space like no other. Heights is perfect for weddings, private dining, conferences and any other occasion where you need to impress.
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Sydney
Capacity: Up to 60 theatre style
Room Size: 58 m2
Ceiling Height: 2.5 m
Our bright and airy Sydney room is great for larger meetings, creative brainstorms and private parties alike.
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San Francisco
Capacity: Up to 30 theatre style
Room Size: 27.3 m2
Ceiling Height: 2.5 m
The flexible layout of our San Francisco room makes it ideal for private dining and a range of different meetings. From creative brainstorms to formal boardroom style meetings, it can be adapted to suit your needs.
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Montreal
Capacity: Up to 15 theatre style
Room Size: 17.3 m2
Ceiling Height: 2.5 m
Our bright Montreal room can be used for a variety of different events. Smaller meetings and intimate private dinners come to life in this chic space.
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Rome
Capacity: Up to 15 theatre style
Room Size: 17.3 m2
Ceiling Height: 2.5 m
Our chic Rome room is perfect for intimate meetings and private dining. Whatever the occasion, our expert Events team will ensure it’s a success.
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Amsterdam
Capacity: Up to 30 theatre style
Room Size: 27.3 m2
Ceiling Height: 2.5 m
One of our more flexible spaces, the Amsterdam room can be set up in seven different layouts, making it perfect for a variety of different events.
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Hybrid Meetings Grassmarket Hotel
You won’t find a more inspirational setting for your next hybrid event that’s accompanied with flexible meeting rooms.
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How to get here?

Apex Grassmarket Hotel is located in Edinburgh's historic Old Town and Grassmarket area of the city. Looking up to Edinburgh Castle, you’ll be in the heart of the action with some of the best attractions, restaurants and bars on your doorstep.
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Air

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. 

There are alternative transport options to the hotel including the tram or Airlink 100 bus, getting off at Shandwick place with a 15-20 minute walk to the hotel.

Car

If you’re arriving by car, follow the M8 Eastbound until you get to Edinburgh Hermiston Gait. Then take the A71 toward the city centre and follow the road through the city. After about 20 minutes you’ll get to West Port then Grassmarket where the hotel is on the right.

The hotel has a car park available for guests and visitors to the hotel on a first come first served basis which cannot be reserved. Full information on the charges is available on our FAQ page. There is alternate multi storey parking at NCP on King Stables Road.

If you're travelling to the city during a festival or large event, road closures may restrict access to the Grassmarket. Please call the reception team on 0131 300 3456 to help plan your route ahead or check out our handy Notices page.

Trains

If you’re arriving by train into Waverley train station, the hotel is just a 10 minute walk away. Exit onto Market Street then turn right and then left at the roundabout onto Cockburn Street. You'll meet High Street. Then take a right where you’ll see Edinburgh Castle up ahead and then take a left onto George IV Bridge, and on the right hand side of the street you'll see a road going down a hill called Victoria Street. Follow the road down Victoria Street where you’ll meet the Grassmarket. 

Alternatively, taxis are available from the taxi rank outside Waverley station

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