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The Frederick House Hotel

4.0 star property
Start the day with a cooked-to-order breakfast before exploring historic attractions around this central Edinburgh hotel.

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ￥36,886
￥44,263 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8

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

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Quadruple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 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 Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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EH2 1EX, Scotland, Edinburgh, 42 Frederick Street

What's nearby

  • street view of George street at Edinburgh, scotland
    George Street
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Princes Street
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princes Street Gardens
    Princes Street Gardens
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Andrew Square
    St. Andrew Square
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland
    Edinburgh Castle
    13 min walk - 1.2 km

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
  • Lowdown
    3 min walk
  • Five Guys
    2 min walk
  • Greenwoods
    1 min walk
  • Kitty O’Shea’s
    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), a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Laundry services, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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 does it cost to stay at The Frederick House Hotel?

As of May 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Frederick House Hotel on May 7, 2026 start from ￥36,886, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Frederick House Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 447 out of 905 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 905 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 905 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 905 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 905 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very clean and staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great and staff was so kind and helpful. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to explore both the old and new town of Edinburgh. Lots of shops and restaurants close by. Very walkable and safe. I'd recommend a room off the main street as it was a little noisy at night. This is not a fancy hotel, but is a good value. Staff were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place, rooms spot on, location is great👌
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great location, friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

Great hotel

Great hotel, nice rooms and great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was in a great location just off the main road that takes you down to the Scott Monument and beyond. I had a single room which was perfect for just me. The staff were really kind and polite and helpful also. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for a weekend watching rugby. Perfect location for the city and a quick uber to the stadium. Hotel was just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

8/10 Good

Tracy

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tahnee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The towels were fluffy and the shower was hot! Bed was a little hard, but room was clean nonetheless.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities
Great area, comfortable rooms wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast offered across the road. We didnt have it included in our hotel cost but we got 20% discount as hotel guests! The food was amazing! Great Variety 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, if you have a room at the front it is very noisy at the weekend due to a bar across the street
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Great service and location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid place to stay and good location but small very warm rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yariffe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, the staff were very helpful. The breakfast provided was at a very nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024