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The Frederick House Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star guest house near Edinburgh Castle

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Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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42 Frederick Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 1EX
  • Place, George Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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)
  • 86 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 107 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 65 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.A stay at this Edinburgh City Centre guesthouse places you steps from George Street and a 5-minute walk from Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • George Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Princes Street Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Andrew Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 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
  • ‪Element - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fat Hippo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Greenwoods - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Frederick House Hotel

4-star guest house near Edinburgh Castle
The Frederick House Hotel offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Frederick House Hotel also features dry cleaning/laundry services, a front-desk safe, and an elevator.

This 4-star Edinburgh guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 1825
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
The Frederick House Hotel offers 44 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Edinburgh guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

How close is The Frederick House Hotel to the airport?

The Frederick House Hotel is 8.8 mi (28-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Frederick House Hotel?

As of Nov 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Frederick House Hotel on Dec 22, 2025 start from $264.92, 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.

Does The Frederick House Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Frederick House Hotel.

How close is The Frederick House Hotel to the beach?

This guesthouse is 3.5 mi (15-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.9 mi (34-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Frederick House Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Frederick House Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 15.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Frederick House Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

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

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

Is there free parking at The Frederick House Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does The Frederick House Hotel have a pool?

The Frederick House Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Frederick House Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Frederick House Hotel to downtown Edinburgh?

The Frederick House Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Edinburgh.

The Frederick House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 433 out of 883 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 883 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 883 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 883 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 883 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

Haluk

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

6/10 Okay

Norma

Disliked: Amenities
Comfortable bed and good bathroom but far too hot to sleep as no air con. I was given a tiny fan which wasn’t much use. No facilities such as restaurant, lounge and bar. Location good but not worth the money.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Traveled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

Deep

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Great location but generally unimpressed with the room for the cost. Beds moderately comfortable, bathroom very small with kids sized toilet. Just didn't compare to the hotel we had earlier in the trip in London for about the same cost. They do a nice job with what they have but again for the $$ I will probably look elsewhere. Reception staff very nice and accommodating. Offered to hold our bags at check out if we wanted to explore more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor, Bristol

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Gerry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice quiet hotel reasonably priced Beds too narrow
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor, Bristol

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

8/10 Good

Tracy

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

8/10 Good

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel is close to Edinburgh Castle, museums, shopping, restaurants and the tram. Very clean facilities but no a/c and we were not provided a fan, which would have helped to drown out the noise from the street below. It’s a very nice hotel and like I said, everything is close, just bring a sound machine or ear plugs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were upgraded to a spacious two level room with an extra bed. It was comfortable and the beds were nice and firm. The toiletries were lovely and eco-friendly and the push button shower system was easy to use. Unfortunately, the room was warm even when we requested that the heating be turned off and with the window open and the fan on. It was bearable but it would have been a fabulous room if there was some way to vent the warm air in the upstairs portion of the room. That said, the view upstairs was amazing of the Firth of Forth. The staff were helpful for directions and the daily breakfast at Rabble restaurant (included) had lots of delicious options to fuel you for your walking explorations. The hotel was central and a short walk to Princes Street and the gardens there.
Stayed 4 nights 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

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in New Town. Pretty quiet in the evenings compared to the tourist crush in Old Town. Tons of great restaurants a short walk from hotel, but kitchens may close early. Staff was professional but not overly friendly. Hotel was clean and modern.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with family
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

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Katharine

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

Great Location

It's a great location for staying in New Town Edinburgh. You can get to everything within 30 minutes while walking. There are clothing shops (no tourist shops) and a lot of restaurants around the hotel. The hotel is nice. It was nice to get a double bed and single in one room. It was eco friendly, but was just your basic hotel. We were able to leave our bags after we checked out. I just didn't like that we put our bags in the room and others had access to the same room. I would have felt better if the staff were the only ones with access to the stored bags.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

8/10 Good

Allison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, spacious and clean hotel room with friendly, helpful staff. The room we stayed in was VERY noisy on a Friday night as it's across the street from a bar where drunken people partied outside until the wee hours and we had an early morning flight to catch.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
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

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean and convenient. Will definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Traveled with group
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

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Great location, but room for improvement

I stayed here two weekends in a row, and both times I was assigned room #4, which is downstairs in the 'staff only' area (which can get really warm, likely due to the laundry). The room technically had a window, but there is no view. While I was still able to get a good night's sleep, this is one of the hardest beds I've ever slept on. Everything else about the room was fine -- it was nice having a mini-fridge since my other Scotland hotels did not. Both times I checked in, I was not told about the discounts at the restaurants across the street. Fortunately I overheard it being told to another guest, and I actually took advantage of the discount multiple times at the Thai restaurant. Location is fantastic as it's walkable from both the train station (Waverly) and the bus station. There are also incredible castle views at the end of the street as you walk towards the Old Town. Overall, it wasn't my favorite hotel, but wouldn't necessarily rule it out in a return trip if the price is right.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

Singkezroom great

Front desk assistance,great. Room comfirtabke and well located. Quiet..which is nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025