The Frederick House Hotel

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with a 24-hour front desk, steps from George Street
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Quadruple Room | View from room
Triple Room
Front of property - evening/night
View from property
Quadruple Room | Street view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

The Frederick House Hotel places you in the centre of Edinburgh, steps from George Street and within a short 5-minute stroll of Princes Street. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry services. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and multilingual staff. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM. .Within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Edinburgh City Centre guest house, attractions include Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile.

What's nearby

  • George Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Royal Mile - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 16 min walk - 1.4 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 - ‬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
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 a lift.

This 4-star Edinburgh guest house 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
The Frederick House Hotel offers 44 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Edinburgh guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

  • Lift

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 and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and from 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 on-site 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Frederick House Hotel?

The Frederick House Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Frederick House Hotel on 25 Nov 2024 start from AU$244.86, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Frederick House Hotel?

The closest beach to The Frederick House Hotel is Portobello Beach (5.6 km).

Does The Frederick House Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Frederick House Hotel?

No, The Frederick House Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Frederick House Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Frederick House Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Frederick House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 379 out of 795 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 795 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 795 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 795 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 795 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice triple room. Great location and convenient to both new and old town Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk down to main shopping on Princes Street and right next to one of the Fringe venue areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic location. Really clean and cared for. First rate staff. Will come again, hope
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Per

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

ANURADHA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was average. Location was convenient. Breakfast was included and at a restaurant across the street - that was enjoyable. Parking was at a garage 20 minute walk away. Staff was average - not the friendliest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For booking last minute was a really nice hotel, very welcoming staff and was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean, easy to walk to from train station, a good sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chiu-Hung

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is like a boutique hotel with nice amenities and cleanliness. It's also a short walk to the Princess street, and about 15-minute walk to the old town and the castle. The overall stay was good but I do have two concerns. First, our room faced the street. Even though we're at the third floor, we could still hear all kinds of noises till very late at night. It's not even the weekend. Second, the way they store the luggage is a bit unsafe. They simply asked us to bring the luggage to the basement with a key. All guests did the same with the same key. We were worried about the safety of our luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely stay, I’m
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal hotel for a short stay in Edinburgh
Ideal hotel for a short stay in Edinburgh. I was in Edinburgh for a night on business and this hotel was perfectly positioned and had all that was needed for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean room and friendly service at the front desk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Narayanan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not far from weaverly station by walk. Breakfast arrangement was good. Nice location. A great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yariffe

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Alma Zulema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unbeatable Location
The location is unbeatable, walking distance to most of the attractions, train station, Edinburgh castle, etc. the only downside is that my room had no view, it was located on a basement level so I had zero view. The people at the reception area were outstanding and they helped me storing my luggage and were always nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Lovely hotel, short walk from Princess Street, clean, smart and staff extremely friendly and helpfu, they made us feel welcomed. would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, everything else overrated
Location is very good (but some other hotels offer this too), small room, basic service and facilities. Waited almost 10 minutes to enter after the main door is closed, no one answered on outdoor bell ring. For charged price you will expect room card reader for entering, or at least 24/7 reception staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent location with friendly staff. Great hotel rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was fine but the dining is across the road which is rather inconvenient also the room in the hotel had a bath with a shower rather than a shower cubicle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024