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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
Reception
Front of property
Exterior

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
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪19 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

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, The Frederick House Hotel is adjacent to George Street and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Princes Street. This 44-room, 4-star guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services, and laundry facilities.
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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
  • ‪Côte Edinburgh - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kitty O’Shea’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Element - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Frederick House Hotel

Guesthouse with a 24-hour front desk, steps from George Street
Guests staying at The Frederick House Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and securing valuables.
Guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Other amenities include coffee makers, hair dryers, and ironing boards.

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds 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 free cancellation available at The Frederick House Hotel?

The Frederick House Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do close to The Frederick House Hotel?

This guesthouse is situated in Edinburgh City Centre, just steps from George Street and Princes Street. You'll also find Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Frederick House Hotel?

No, there isn't parking available at the guesthouse.

Does The Frederick House Hotel have a casino on the premises?

No, The Frederick House Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Frederick House Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Are there hot tubs at The Frederick House Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does The Frederick House Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

The Frederick House Hotel offers a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does The Frederick House Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Frederick House Hotel.

Does The Frederick House Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

What is the closest airport to The Frederick House Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Frederick House Hotel is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 8.8 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Frederick House Hotel?

No, at The Frederick House Hotel, there aren't any accommodations that list a balcony.

The Frederick House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 869 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 869 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 869 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 869 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 869 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

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Katie

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

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at The Frederick House!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room recently renovated.. Lovely Breakfast was across the street at a wonderful restaurant.. Great choices and service ✅
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had so much fun in Edinburgh and so did my traveling partners. Food across the street rabo was great we didn't do the Thai place but and the shopping at the history the castle everything I can't wait to go back to Scotland but I think I'll just do Scotland there's so much to see that we missed
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 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

Charles

Not having restaurant on site is not good although the quality of the one option was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

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