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
Front of property
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
42 Frederick Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 1EX
  • George Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Princes Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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Room options

Twin Room

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

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Single Room

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

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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.

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 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mussel Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Queens Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Scotch Malt Whisky Society - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rabble - ‬1 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 securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets.
Guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Other amenities include coffee makers, hair dryers, and ironing boards.

Languages

English, German, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

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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
  • Smoke-free property

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 Princes Street and George Street. You'll also find Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park 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.

Does The Frederick House Hotel have a hot tub?

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 that I can book 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. 415 out of 846 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 846 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 846 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 846 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 846 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got a bit loud at 3 am when the bars let out as our room overlooked the street. This died down pretty quick though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prateeksha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fergal

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location to explore Edinburgh. Breakfast at Rabble was brilliant; we include a family of 3 Ceoliac and lots of options for us. The room was a great size for the 4 of us. Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Caleb

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was good value and good location. Only downside being the loud street noise and lack of breakfast in house.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Very pleasant and obliging staff. Great breakfast choices. Will use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely hotel with pretty rooms that were quiet. The staff were kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

janet

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved! Would recommend. We arrived early so it was no issue putting our luggage in the luggage room so we could explore the city. Staff was very friendly and the room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Staff & service
Reasonable location just off Princess St. Facilities fine. Room a bit on the warm side with no obvious thermostat and TV a bit far away from the bed for ideal viewing. However I'm only there to drop my bags off and to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Conveniently located within walking distance to Old Town. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best hotels I stay in at Edinburgh, the only downside was the noise of other guests during the night but that's not the hotels faukt
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property has multiples beds if necessary so it was great for the 3 of us. Plenty of room, tea and coffee and cookies provided daily. Clean and comfortable. Beds were great. Would love to have had more time there. Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024