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Just around the corner from Calton Hill, the 4-star Apex Waterloo Place hotel epitomises luxury living in the heart of Edinburgh. With a stylish spa, swimming pool, restaurant, sumptuous rooms, and elegant suites, all with free WiFi, an Apex adventure awaits. Find yourself relaxing in your room a bed, flat screen TV and spacious en suite with a bath, walk-in shower, and Antipodes organic toiletries to help you stay green whilst you stay clean. The mini fridge and air conditioning will keep things fresh and some rooms have a Nespresso Coffee machine so you can make yourself at home. Cots and highchairs are available on request. Book in for a relaxing spa treatment and unwind in the fitness and wellness facilities including a swimming pool with poolside seating, sauna, and steam room. If you’d rather sweat it out another way, head to the fitness suite – great for working up an appetite… Serving traditional Scottish cuisine, take delight in every bite at the award-winning Elliot’s restaurant. With elegant Georgian features and a grand fireplace, the bright bar offers a range of fine wines and quality spirits. Situated in Edinburgh’s Old Town, just off Princes Street, the hotel is 550 yards from the historical Royal Mile. Plus, it’s just a 5minute walk to Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station and 15 minutes on foot from Edinburgh Castle.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan


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  • 1 extra-large double bed
205 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi

  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$233 per night
Price US$698
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$26
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 2
US$276 per night
Price US$828
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$254 per night
Price US$763
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
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  • 2 single beds
205 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$238 per night
Price US$715
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$26
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
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Max persons: 2
US$282 per night
Price US$846
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$260 per night
Price US$781
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
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  • 1 extra-large double bed
301 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$274 per night
Price US$821
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$26
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
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Max persons: 2
US$317 per night
Price US$952
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  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
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Max persons: 1
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US$295 per night
Price US$886
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Carol
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Perfect hotel, clean and comfortable rooms, beautiful breakfast, staff extremely friendly and helpful.
Maria
Ireland Ireland
Location perfect. Fabulous breakfast. Cooked to order and huge portions. Great continental buffet also. Beds were very comfortable and lovely pillows. Highly recommend this hotel.
Hazel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Close to the train station. Great food. Friendly staff. Clean rooms.
Aine
Spain Spain
Great location walking distance to everywhere and so near Christmas Market the rooms were comfortable and bright. Nice gym just enough equipment to get a work out the pool was lovely too and would love to have used it but ran out of time Lovely...
Debbie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything was excellent. The staff was so helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Location was great & breakfast was wonderful a lot of selection. When we visit Edinburgh again I would definitely stay here. Highly recommended.
Linda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
great central location, easy walking distance to most main attraction. We were in Edinburgh for the Christmas market and it was less than 10 minutes stroll away. We did upgrade to a larger room at little cost and the room size was excellent. ...
Beth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location & facilities! Lovely onsite bar
Dawn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Perfect location - very close to station. Rooms were immaculate and very spacious. Reception staff very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely use again.
Matthew
Malta Malta
The room was very comfy, clean and quiet. Food from the Liberte restaurant was superb !
Stacy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Wasn’t expecting it to be so nice the hotel is gorgeous the staff couldn’t do enough for you and the beds were lovely and comfy.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Elliot's
  • Cuisine
    European

House rules

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are offered a discount at the Q Park Multi storey car park on Greenside Row if they book online in advance.

If you have made a non-refundable booking, Apex will send a secure link via email and SMS, if a valid mobile number has been provided. Please complete the pre-payment using this secure link. This link is only valid for 24 hours, if payment is not received within this time, your reservation will be cancelled.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Apex Waterloo Place Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.