Apex Waterloo Place Hotel – Family Hotel in Edinburgh | From 292$/Night

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About the Hotel

23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3BH

“The location made exploring Edinburgh's attractions incredibly convenient and enjoyable!”view full review

Rooms & Suites

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel offers rooms with king-size beds, walk-in showers, and Elemis toiletries. The Duplex Suite spans two floors with a lounge area and free-standing bathtub. Family Rooms include extra beds, cribs, and Antipodes organic toiletries. All rooms have 42-inch flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machines, and free high-speed Wi-Fi.

Dining & Drinks

Liberté Brasserie serves European-inspired dishes using Scottish ingredients. Bar 1819 offers small plates and signature cocktails. Breakfast is available daily. The hotel is near George Street, home to upscale boutiques and eateries like Tony's Pizza and The Coffee Bean.

Leisure & Spa

Yu Spa includes a heated indoor pool, steam room, and sauna. The gym has Technogym equipment. Treatments use Antipodes organic products. The spa is inspired by Japanese hot-water therapy.

Location & Transport

The hotel is on Waterloo Place, a 5-minute walk from Waverley Station. Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile are 1 km away. The Airlink 100 bus connects to Edinburgh Airport in 30 minutes. Trams stop at St Andrew Square, a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

Services & Events

Hybrid meeting rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and Georgian wood paneling. The Events team organizes private dinners and conferences. Gift vouchers cover stays, spa days, or dining. Family-friendly services include cribs and free meals for children under 5.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included

City Double Room

Max:

2 persons

205 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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City Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

205 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

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Superior Double Room

Max:

2 persons

305 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Tips on navigating the city

Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy

City Centre

Edinburgh1700 ft

Airports

Edinburgh (EDI) 8.7 mi

Dundee (DND) 60.1 mi

Train

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station700 ft

Bus

Bus stop700 ft

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

Relaxing Spa Experience

“During my stay, I truly enjoyed the spa facilities. The pool was lovely to relax in, and I made good use of the sauna and gym. I appreciated how clean the spa area was, and it was never too crowded, making it the perfect place to unwind.” view full review

Cozy and Modern Room

“I stayed in a spacious superior double room which had everything I needed for my three-night stay. The room was modern with a lovely view of local landmarks. I especially loved the mini fridge and hot water boiler which added an extra layer of comfort.” view full review

Delicious Dinner Experience

“We dined at Elliot's restaurant and were treated to an amazing dinner experience. The food was fantastic, and as a lovely surprise, we were treated to complimentary prosecco and cake for dessert. It truly made our anniversary dinner special.” view full review

Luxurious Bathroom Amenities

“The bathroom amenities were great, featuring a lovely freestanding bath and high-quality toiletries. This made my experience much more enjoyable after a long day of exploring, as I could indulge in a relaxing soak.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Paid parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Lift
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Sun loungers
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Steam room
Massage
Shallow end

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Separate tub and shower
Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3BH

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23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3BH

City landmarks

Museum

Edinburgh Castle

4000 ft

Museum

National Museum of Scotland

3600 ft

Landmark

Arthur's Seat hike

1.6 mi

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

3300 ft

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

2900 ft

Landmark

Royal Mile

3300 ft

Landmark

The Real Mary King's Close

2400 ft

Park

Princes Street Gardens

3900 ft

Museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

3500 ft

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

2100 ft

Museum

The Writers' Museum

3000 ft

Museum

Gladstone's Land

3000 ft

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

1.2 mi

Museum

Museum of Childhood

2200 ft

Landmark

Princes Street

2700 ft

Landmark

Surgeons' Hall Museums

3200 ft

Museum

Dynamic Earth

3300 ft

Museum

John Knox House

2400 ft

Museum

The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland

3400 ft

Public Building

The Scottish Parliament

2900 ft

Park

Holyrood Park

1.4 mi

Landmark

The Scotch Whisky Experience

3500 ft

Nearby

St. Andrews House 2 Regent Road

Calton Hill

1000 ft

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

2000 ft

32 Calton Hill

Nelson Monument

1000 ft

Monument

Scott Monument

1600 ft

2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)

Brass Rubbing Centre

2000 ft

Gallery

City Art Centre

1800 ft

Church

Mercat Cross

1800 ft

Picardy Place

Sherlock Holmes Statue

1800 ft

Restaurants

Howies Waterloo

300 ft

29 Waterloo Place East end of Princes Street

MP's Bistro

500 ft

15 Calton Hill

The Newsroom

600 ft

5-11 Leith Street

The Observatory Restaurant

800 ft

2 Greenside Place Glasshouse Hotel

Starbucks

800 ft

3 Shrub Place Lane Leith Walk

Martone

500 ft

1 Waterloo Place

Hongfu Noodle Bar

500 ft

3-7 Waterloo Place

The Cafe Royal

1000 ft

19 West Register Street

The Guildford Arms

900 ft

1-5 West Register Street

John Lewis & Partners

1700 ft

60 Leith Street

Frankie And Bennys

1500 ft

Unit 3 Omni Centre

The Voodoo Rooms

1100 ft

19A West Register Street

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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Edinburgh

About the Hotel

Rooms & Suites

Dining & Drinks

Leisure & Spa

Location & Transport

Services & Events

Choose from a variety of room types

Availability and pricing for your selected dates

Tips on navigating the city

Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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