The Frederick House Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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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)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Quadruple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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.

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 - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 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
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lowdown - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Greenwoods - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kitty O’Shea’s - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Frederick House Hotel

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 luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry.
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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • 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. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • 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.

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

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Frederick House Hotel on Jun 28, 2026 start from $327, including 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.

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

This guesthouse is situated in Edinburgh City Centre, just steps from Princes Street and George Street, and within a short walk of Princes Street Gardens. 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 at this 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.

What do couples enjoy most about The Frederick House Hotel?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a 24-hour front desk plus some accommodations include a kitchen and free WiFi.

Are there hot tubs at The Frederick House Hotel?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

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.

Are there connecting rooms at The Frederick House Hotel?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Frederick House Hotel?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at The Frederick House Hotel.

The Frederick House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 451 out of 911 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 911 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 911 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 911 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 911 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Alyson

Staff were lovely and friendly. However the room on the fourth floor had a w
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Traveled with family
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

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

6/10 Okay

Rob

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Micah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

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

8/10 Good

Andie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with family
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

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

Valerie

Traveled with group
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

Madhura

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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

Passing by

It’s cold could use thicker blankets
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

Great hotel

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

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Christine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark B

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
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

Joy

Stayed 2 nights 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