Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, Edinburgh
A hotel in a historic 1819 building at the east end of Princes Street.
Set in a handsome building from 1819 at the east end of Princes Street, Apex Waterloo Place blends Georgian architecture with modern comfort. It is ideally placed between the Old Town and the New Town, and close to Calton Hill.
Booked for my clients: an easy walk to both Old and New Town, with history built in.
Where you’ll be
Waterloo Place leads from Princes Street toward Calton Hill, whose monuments give one of the best views over the city. Edinburgh Waverley station is a few minutes away, which makes this an easy base for day trips by train.
The stay
Behind the historic facade, rooms are contemporary, calm and comfortable. It is a polished, central hotel that suits travelers who want to spend their days out exploring and come back to something stylish.
At a glance
- Where: Edinburgh, Scotland
- 4-star
- 1819 building
- Rated 4.5/5
- Best for: Travelers using Edinburgh as a base for day trips
Make the most of it
- Walk the Royal Mile early, before the day-trippers, and finish at the castle gates for the view over the New Town.
- Climb Calton Hill or Arthur's Seat at sunset for the classic skyline, then wander down into Dean Village.
- Use the city as a base for day trips to Stirling, St Andrews or Loch Lomond and the edge of the Highlands.
When to go
May to September brings long, light evenings. August is festival month, lively but busy, so book early; December is magical for Christmas markets and Hogmanay.
Book it with me
Book through my Fora portal and I will take care of every detail, from the right room to any partner perks available for your dates.
Already one of my clients? Email me for your personal booking link.
