The Frederick House Hotel

Property class: 4

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A short walk from Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle, The Frederick House Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$399
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a telephone, and wall-mounted lamps.

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a door with a keycard reader, and wall-mounted lamps.

Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a door with a keycard reader, and wall-mounted lamps.

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, The Frederick House Hotel is near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit George Street and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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42 Frederick Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 1EX

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a statue, a clock tower, and a busy street.
    George Street
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A park with a pathway, benches, and trees. In the background, there are historic buildings and a clock tower.
    Princes Street
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A golden fountain with statues in a park with a large building in the background.
    Princes Street Gardens
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A historic building with ornate architecture and the name 'JENNERS' on the facade.
    St. Andrew Square
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.
    Royal Mile
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop
    4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station
    10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lowdown
    3 min walk
  • The Standing Order
    1 min walk
  • Coro the chocolate cafe
    2 min walk
  • Element
    2 min walk
  • Five Guys
    2 min walk

About this property

The Frederick House Hotel

  • Upscale guest house near Princes Street
  • A short walk from Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket, The Frederick House Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a lift and a 24-hour front desk
    • A front desk safe, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
    • Luggage storage, laundry services and multilingual staff
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at The Frederick House Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
    • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Frederick House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Frederick House Hotel on 1 Nov 2026 start from NZ$399, 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.

How much is parking at The Frederick House Hotel?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

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

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

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

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Frederick House Hotel located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of George Street and Princes Street. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is only a 4-minute walk and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Frederick House Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 474 out of 946 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 946 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 946 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 946 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 946 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute gem of a hotel! I honestly couldn’t believe I found a place this good. Incredible location, excellent quality, and such a great price. My dad is originally from Edinburgh, and we were visiting together, and even he was floored by how good the hotel was given the price, quality, and location. It felt like an absolute find, and I’d happily stay here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location, nice room, power shower, tea/coffee facility, iron, hairdryer, fridge. Good value, central location :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great big room and excellent bathroom with all the amenities you need! Useful luggage storage room if you need to leave your things and explore the city. There are a few steps to go in the hotel, so people with limited mobility or with heavy suitcases might struggle. I believe they were doing works on the property next door so there was a bit of noice, but not enough to bother us. Fantastic location, would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, friendly and efficient staff in a fantastic location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful building. Central location where you can walk to everything. Loved the bay window and bench seat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff is great! and the breakfast they offered was probably the best breakfast offered by any hotel around. rabble makes some really good food!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel is perfect. It's very near the city centre and close to restaurants, bars, transport (trams, buses and a few minutes walk from the train station) and supermarkets. It was clean and the staff were very helpful. On the day we arrived, we found there was a building site a few metres away from our window on the 2nd floor. They started work quite early and I asked if we could be moved. The staff were very helpful, they were fully booked that night but could move us the next morning to the 4th floor on the other side of the building. It was very easy, quick and helpful. Our 4th floor view was of next doors roof, but we paid a relatively cheap price (for the city centre) and we only used the hotel as somewhere to sleep. They also have water dispensers on every floor (I think) which is very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Very clean and staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place, rooms spot on, location is great👌
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was great and staff was so kind and helpful. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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People are so nice, helpful and sweet. We had the best time there. The room was nice, it was lovely to have a bathtub after a day of visiting the city. You have a lot of good restaurant around and it’s very close to the shopping center and to the old city. If we come back to Edinburgh we will come back here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, great location, friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Luggage storage available for us since we were there early and room was not ready. Manager at desk was friendly too. Location was walkable to Edinburgh Castle as well. Delicious brunch cafe across d street as well
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great hotel

Great hotel, nice rooms and great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed one night didn’t eat but good shower etc
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location to explore both the old and new town of Edinburgh. Lots of shops and restaurants close by. Very walkable and safe. I'd recommend a room off the main street as it was a little noisy at night. This is not a fancy hotel, but is a good value. Staff were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovey hotel in great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel very nice great location staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Great area, comfortable rooms wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Really enjoyed our stay here. A nice walk to all of the major sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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A very comfortable overnight stay in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful building! Location was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

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