The Frederick House Hotel

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with a 24-hour front desk, steps from George Street

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Experience the grand entrance of The Frederick House Hotel, marked by a large arched doorway and a bold hotel name.
Stunning hallway with a grand staircase, framed artwork, and a mirror.
Relax in this inviting living space with a sofa, coffee table, and armchair.
Classic corridor with polished floors, elegant chandelier, and framed artwork.
Two single beds with matching headboards and nightstands, each with a lamp, are featured in this stylish room.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
42 Frederick Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 1EX

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
  • Grassmarket - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 15 min walk - 0.8 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

Upscale guesthouse near Princes Street
Close to Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile, The Frederick House Hotel provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), laundry services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Frederick House Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 15.00 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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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 Jul 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Frederick House Hotel on Jul 16, 2025 start from $268.53, excluding 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?

Check-out 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. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is only a 4-minute walk and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

The Frederick House Hotel Reviews