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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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, The Frederick House Hotel is near a train station. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit George Street and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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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), laundry services, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • 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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The Frederick House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely time at this hotel. It was situated well for shopping and theatre no more than 15 minute walk. Will definitely stay again when in Edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Everything we needed for a few day stay. I would highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed. Clean and quiet hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovey hotel in great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building! Location was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

KAZIMIERA

Not much need for contact with staff. Facilities very limited. Super location and hygiene/ cleanliness very good .There are no breakfast ( or dining facilities) on site, you have to go across the road for breakfast. Breakfast was plentiful but arrived cold
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here. A nice walk to all of the major sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

Britney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Discount on restaurant across the street
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice quiet hotel reasonably priced Beds too narrow
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfy. However, the bathtub was too high, making it inaccessible for one of us who has mobility issues. Also, there are steps coming into the property. This should be a consideration for others who use mobile devices.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haluk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you so much for all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great. Big windows, great architecture in the hotel and in a really accessible spot. They provided fans as well for the rooms which was great because it doesn't have AC and we went in July. Can be a bit noisy at night time but it quiets down around midnight. To be expected based on the location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Woman on evening shift was very helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Simona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was small but comfortable. Really nice shower. Breakfast in the restaurant across the street was not worth the long wait.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place, handy for everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location if you want to walk around Edinburgh. The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable! The room was clean and very nice. The bathroom was also exactly what you want and need. If there was one thing constructive to say, the mattress was super hard and I found it uncomfortable But I would Absolutely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

review

Nice size rooms, staff responsive and courteous. Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Wonderful value, very up to date and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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