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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
Triple Room
Exterior
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$347
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec

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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)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 8 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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Single Room

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 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 Grassmarket.
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What's nearby

  • George Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Andrew Square - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk - 1.0 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 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mussel Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Element - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fat Hippo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Greenwoods - ‬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.

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

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 26 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Frederick House Hotel on 15 Dec 2025 start from AU$346.68, 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.