- Swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Luggage storage
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About this property
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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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Spa and wellness centre
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Sustainability
- Green Tourism
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Katie
United Kingdom
“Bar was fabulous with great ambience and excellent service. We had cocktails and a snack, which were superb. Very stylish setting.” - Michelle
United Kingdom
“Comfortable, clean, convenient location, friendly staff.” - Emily
United Kingdom
“Got a free upgrade on arrival, and as this was a birthday trip they had left a complimentary desert plate in the room on arrival! Staff were super friendly and helpful, bar was beautiful and relaxing, food at breakfast was delicious. All round...” - Michael
United Kingdom
“Everything this hotel was amazing with quality service and amazing food.” - William
United Kingdom
“Room was amazing, met every expectation with a super comfortable bed, and amenities and facilities that were up to spec. The room had a broken blind on the window but maintenance wedged it / fixed it within an hour.” - Niels
United Kingdom
“The location and styling. An incredibly comfortable bed and very quiet.” - Lyudmyla
Australia
“The location was perfect. It is right next to the train station though you need to know how to enter the hotel's underground. It is also next to tourist buses' terminal. You can't think of anything better. The room size is Ok. The hotel also has a...” - Antonio
Spain
“Location, staff, the rooms were clean and the bed super comfortable.” - Marian
United Kingdom
“Everything was perfect. Room, clean, food, service. Excellent” - Katarína
Slovakia
“Big comfortable bed. Close to centre. Very attentive and kind personnel. Free breakfast for a child. Great choice of tasty food. Blackout curtains. This hotel has everything what I expect from the accomodation where I feel content.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Elliot's
- CuisineEuropean
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
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.







The fine print
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.