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The Frederick House Hotel

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with a 24-hour front desk, steps from George Street

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Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Exterior
Front of property
The Frederick House Hotel sits in Edinburgh's center, offering a peaceful base for city exploration. Guests enjoy made-to-order breakfast and complimentary in-room WiFi. The multilingual staff provides assistance while luggage storage helps create a hassle-free experience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
42 Frederick Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 1EX

What's nearby

  • George Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Royal Mile - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Grassmarket - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Standing Order - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mussel Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Greenwoods - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Côte Edinburgh - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Queens Arms - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Frederick House Hotel

Upscale guesthouse near Princes Street
Close to Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile, The Frederick House Hotel provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, laundry services, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Frederick House Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1825
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 15.00 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Frederick House
Frederick House Edinburgh
Frederick House Hotel
Frederick House Hotel Edinburgh
Frederick Edinburgh
The Frederick House Edinburgh
The Frederick House Hotel Edinburgh
The Frederick House Hotel Guesthouse
The Frederick House Hotel Guesthouse Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is The Frederick House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Frederick House Hotel?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Frederick House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Frederick House Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Frederick House Hotel located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of George Street and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is only a 4-minute walk and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

The Frederick House Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 431 out of 881 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 881 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 881 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 881 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 881 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very neat and clean. The staff were very helpful. The position of the hotel was in easy walking distance of many major shops and restaurant. Easy and affordable ride in a taxi from the train station. Will definitely revisit this hotel again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel very nice great location staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect cozy place to stay near the city centre without being IN the city centre.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location in New Town, close to the action but just far enough away to be restful. The front desk staff were friendly, and the room was well equipped and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable overnight stay in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Great service and location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent location with friendly staff. Great hotel rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and good price. Room very cosy and clean. Lovely staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location to explore Edinburgh. Breakfast at Rabble was brilliant; we include a family of 3 Ceoliac and lots of options for us. The room was a great size for the 4 of us. Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely stay, I’m
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Very pleasant and obliging staff. Great breakfast choices. Will use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was nice,10min walk to the station. And there are some popular barr infront of the hotel,and they are opened until very late. You'll enjoy at those places.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central place to stay. Warm and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Narayanan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not far from weaverly station by walk. Breakfast arrangement was good. Nice location. A great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved! Would recommend. We arrived early so it was no issue putting our luggage in the luggage room so we could explore the city. Staff was very friendly and the room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Indi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in the heart of Edinburgh and only a stones throw from the Royal Mile. Lots of going out options, pubs, bars, restaurants, shops etc. Would highly recommend and would definitely book again if in Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic location. Really clean and cared for. First rate staff. Will come again, hope
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. Staff is friendly. No complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfectly fine hotel close to Princes street.

Nice enough room (& I loved that the closet w/the ironing board had its own window), clean, quiet. Will definitely stay there again next time I'm in Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just about perfect location for walking everywhere, caste or train station or hop on hop off about 10 min walk!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got a bit loud at 3 am when the bars let out as our room overlooked the street. This died down pretty quick though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Eldina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcome staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well maintained hotel. Location is good, walking distance to major sights. Breakfast is nice as well. I was assigned a room faces to street, a bit noisy, but not a big problem. Overall, very satisfied.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Staff & service
Reasonable location just off Princess St. Facilities fine. Room a bit on the warm side with no obvious thermostat and TV a bit far away from the bed for ideal viewing. However I'm only there to drop my bags off and to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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