Hotels near Central Library, Edinburgh

The room size was decent, enough for two people, and the environment was lovely. It's right next to Arthur's Seat, so getting up there was super easy – we reached the top in about 20 minutes. Breakfast was also really good and available until 10 AM. Definitely worth staying here!

This student accommodation helped fulfill my dream of studying in the UK. I was given an accessible room, which meant it was very spacious. It came with a microwave and a fridge, and there's a laundry room where you can pay by card. The only downsides are that there's no daily cleaning service, and you have to pay to get fresh towels.

The hotel room and bathroom were indeed too small; there wasn't even enough space to open a suitcase, so it had to be stored under the bed. The view outside the room was decent. The main advantage is the hotel's excellent location, right opposite Haymarket. You can walk almost anywhere, which is incredibly convenient, and there are bus stops right outside. The hotel breakfast was just so-so, with limited variety and options. It was a typical English breakfast, not bad. The reception service was mediocre, especially the male front desk staff who gave me the wrong room number twice, even though I showed him the room number written down. He seemed unbothered and unwilling to help.

I’m glad we are booked here Grassmarket as location is fantastic. Hotel is very well equipped with amenities o all good. Service staff are also very friendly and helpful even when busy and attending to several guests at once. Would highly recommend especially for first time tourists to Edinburgh. Only confusion was there are 2 APEX hotels almost next door to each other; make sure you are clear which one you booked.

The location is excellent, within walking distance of the Old Town attractions and the train station, with plenty of supermarkets and restaurants nearby. The hotel facilities are comprehensive, including an elevator. The family room we booked had one large bed and two single beds, and it was very spacious. We were given a room on the 4th floor, which was very quiet. Toothbrushes, toothpaste, and slippers are not provided, so you need to bring your own. Coffee and black tea are available in the room, and you can also get them at the front desk. The buffet breakfast is £11.99 for adults, and children can join for just an additional £1. Daily cleaning is not provided; you need to notify the front desk or hang the 'clean my room' sign on the door for towel changes and trash disposal. There's only 30 minutes of free internet per day. Considering the cheap price we paid, I still think the hotel is quite good.

There's no phone in the room, so you have to email if you need anything. Slippers aren't provided, and there's no complimentary bottled water in the room. You can get hot and cold drinking water from the self-service area on the 1st floor. Breakfast is the no-cook kind. There's a bus stop nearby, making it convenient for dining out and sightseeing. Edinburgh Castle is also within walking distance. The staff, however, are all very friendly.

The location was absolutely fantastic. You can easily enjoy all of Edinburgh's attractions within walking distance. I heard there's a charge for luggage storage, though. On the bright side, each bed had two USB ports, which was super convenient for charging. My only slight concern was that the bathrooms and toilets were shared by both men and women. I've only ever stayed in hostels with completely separate facilities, so that felt a little odd. However, overall, it was clean and the staff were really friendly, making my trip to Edinburgh wonderful! Thank you!

Super friendly and helpful staff, clean room, good location. Not too far from city landmarks and attractions

The hotel's location is absolutely unbeatable, just a 2-minute walk from the train station. However, you have to climb about four flights of stairs to reach the lobby, which was a bit tough with luggage. The service was excellent. According to the front desk, there's an elevator that goes directly to the train station entrance, but my English wasn't good enough to find it. I tried again the day before check-out, and a very helpful staff member personally guided us there. I left a note in the room requesting a sheet change and more bottled water, and they wouldn't even accept the tip I left – classic old-school hospitality! These two points definitely deserve a huge thumbs up. I gave the facilities 3 stars because the bed was a bit saggy, and my back was sore after sleeping on it for four nights, but everything else was great.

The hotel is almost directly opposite Edinburgh's famous medieval architecture landmark, making its location incredibly convenient. Compared to the hotel I stayed at in Edinburgh for the first few days of my trip, this place's location, location, location is truly prime real estate. Photos of the staircase and hallway decor can be seen in previous Trip.com reviews; the ambiance is good, but in person, I found that they were just printed versions, which felt a bit rough and not quite like the moving staircases from Harry Potter. Also, there wasn't an enthusiastic staff member to explain things to us. When I asked, they simply said, 'They're all famous historical figures from Edinburgh, you probably won't recognize them, and I don't know all of them either...' Fine, but it was a bit of a missed opportunity. The main part of the room I stayed in had an elevator, but there was still a small flight of stairs, as shown in picture 4. This is typical for historic buildings; even the castle hotels I've stayed in before were like this, so I can accept it. The room itself was still a bit small. The card on the desk mentioned the hotel group's strict cleanliness standards and offered re-cleaning if unsatisfied. During my stay in the UK, one thing I really dislike about hotel shower designs is the consistent half-glass partition. Even 2/3 would be better! It made me have to shower very carefully to avoid flooding the bathroom. I don't know where that design concept came from. The complimentary biscuits, crisps, coffee and tea bags, and glass bottled water were all of decent quality, fitting the hotel's class. I found the hotel staff to be quite pleasant, and the hotel's buffet breakfast plus a-la-carte options were all standard and satisfactory. If I get the chance to visit Edinburgh again, this hotel is definitely worth considering for a return stay!