Hotel Frederick House Hotel

42 Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 2921 reviews)

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8.5
Very good
2,921 reviews

The location of the hotel is perfect, near the main tourist attractions (castle , old town, new town). Also there are lots of pubs, bars and restaurants.

Corina Romania

Great location, huge room and a bit of character. I had a double bed and an extra bed. I may not hage had a practical use of the extra bed but it made me feel I was staying in a very nice place!

Paul United Kingdom

very centrally located but quiet , extremely comfortable beds

Martha Ireland

Great all round location particularly for Princess Street shopping and the shops leading of it and about a 20 minute walk to the castle.

Caron United Kingdom

Great location , not far from Princes Street. Breakfast was good , we also ate in same restaurant one evening & would recommend that. Comfortable bed & large room. On-site facilities were limited but included restaurant (50m across street) , luggage store & water cooler & that’s all we needed for a couples break.

Mike United Kingdom

Really nice hotel. Staff was very kind and helpful.

Raisa Finland

central to everything shops castle shows bars great

Edward United Kingdom

Excellent location, very close to tourist attractions, shops and bars, but on a quieter road. Rooms lovely, good size, good bath and shower. Hotel decor is lovely. Staff extremely helpful, knowledgeable and polite.

Karen United Kingdom

very comfortable well accomodated nice and warm but not to hot and a great selection of breakfasts across the road.also in an ideal location for our visit.

Peter United Kingdom

I appreciated the friendliness and professionalism of the staff. The central location of the hotel is also a strong point.

Juan France
8.5
Very good
2,921 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The location of the hotel is perfect, near the main tourist attractions (castle , old town, new town). Also there are lots of pubs, bars and restaurants.”
    Corina Corina Romania Romania
  • “Great location, huge room and a bit of character. I had a double bed and an extra bed. I may not hage had a practical use of the extra bed but it made me feel I was staying in a very nice place!”
    Paul Paul United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “very centrally located but quiet , extremely comfortable beds”
    Martha Martha Ireland Ireland
  • “Great all round location particularly for Princess Street shopping and the shops leading of it and about a 20 minute walk to the castle.”
    Caron Caron United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great location , not far from Princes Street. Breakfast was good , we also ate in same restaurant one evening & would recommend that. Comfortable bed & large room.”
    Mike Mike United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Really nice hotel. Staff was very kind and helpful.”
    Raisa Raisa Finland Finland
  • “central to everything shops castle shows bars great”
    Edward Edward United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent location, very close to tourist attractions, shops and bars, but on a quieter road. Rooms lovely, good size, good bath and shower. Hotel decor is lovely.”
    Karen Karen United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “very comfortable well accomodated nice and warm but not to hot and a great selection of breakfasts across the road.also in an ideal location for our visit.”
    Peter Peter United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “I appreciated the friendliness and professionalism of the staff. The central location of the hotel is also a strong point.”
    Juan Juan France France

Categories:

  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi8.7

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In the heart of central Edinburgh, Frederick House Hotel is a Georgian townhouse offering elegant, modern rooms with private bathrooms. Princes Street is just a 5-minute walk away.

Each of the 4-star rooms at Frederick House feature a flat-screen TV and fridge. Guests can also make use of free Wi-Fi access, tea/coffee-making facilities, and local information guides.

Breakfast is served across the street from the hotel at Rabble everyday from 08:15 to 11:30. Rabble also offer Frederick House's guests a 20% discount for lunch or dinner.

The famous Royal Mile and Edinburgh Waverley Station can be reached in just 15 minutes’ walk. The vast Holyrood Park is a 20-minute walk, while Edinburgh Castle is 15 minutes away on foot.

This is our guests' favourite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Frederick House Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 5 Jun 2009.

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Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Lift
Heating

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

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Guest reviews

8.5
Very good · 2,921 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi8.7

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  • Corina Romania

    “The location of the hotel is perfect, near the main tourist attractions (castle , old town, new town). Also there are lots of pubs, bars and restaurants.”

  • Paul United Kingdom

    “Great location, huge room and a bit of character. I had a double bed and an extra bed. I may not hage had a practical use of the extra bed but it made me feel I was staying in a very nice place!”

  • Martha Ireland

    “very centrally located but quiet , extremely comfortable beds”

  • Caron United Kingdom

    “Great all round location particularly for Princess Street shopping and the shops leading of it and about a 20 minute walk to the castle.”

  • Mike United Kingdom

    “Great location , not far from Princes Street. Breakfast was good , we also ate in same restaurant one evening & would recommend that. Comfortable bed & large room. On-site facilities were limited but included restaurant (50m across street) , luggage store & water cooler & that’s all we needed for a couples break.”

  • Raisa Finland

    “Really nice hotel. Staff was very kind and helpful.”

  • Edward United Kingdom

    “central to everything shops castle shows bars great”

  • Karen United Kingdom

    “Excellent location, very close to tourist attractions, shops and bars, but on a quieter road. Rooms lovely, good size, good bath and shower. Hotel decor is lovely. Staff extremely helpful, knowledgeable and polite.”

  • Peter United Kingdom

    “very comfortable well accomodated nice and warm but not to hot and a great selection of breakfasts across the road.also in an ideal location for our visit.”

  • Juan France

    “I appreciated the friendliness and professionalism of the staff. The central location of the hotel is also a strong point.”

Property questions and answers
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  • Do you provide gluten free breakfast?
    Dear booker, Breakfast is served at Rabble restaurant, which is located across the road to the left from the hotel. Please contact the restaurant directly to see what options they can provide.
    Answered on 28 August 2021
  • Wanted to book room for 4 adults (quadruple room) but it says only double bed and single bed?
    Dear Booker, Thank you for your message. Please contact the hotel directly for availability and best price. Best regards, Reservations
    Answered on 11 October 2019
  • How many sheets of toilet paper would we be allowed per night?
    Dear guest, we keep one roll aside and one in the handle.
    Answered on 21 September 2020
  • Hello, Do you do late check out? If so - how late is it possible to stay and how much would it be? Thank you!
    Thank for your enquiry. Our check out time is by 11am. A later check out time (latest at 1pm) can be organized at the reception on your arrival at an additional cost of £20.00 (Pounds) but this is subject to availability.
    Answered on 12 July 2021
  • Do you let toy poodles in doesnt
    Dear Guest, Thank you for your queries. Sorry we don't let them in. Kind regards Frederick house hotel
    Asked about: Single Room • Answered on 25 August 2020

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Scottish National Gallery
    0.3 miles
  • Princes Street Gardens
    0.3 miles
  • Charlotte Square
    0.3 miles
  • Scott Monument
    0.3 miles
  • The Georgian House
    0.3 miles
  • The Royal Bank of Scotland
    0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle
    0.3 miles
  • Waverley Mall
    0.4 miles
  • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
    0.4 miles
  • The Scotch Whisky Experience
    0.4 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/bar The Queens Arms, 49 Frederick Street
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant Fishers In The City, 58 Thistle Street
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/bar Tigerlily, 125 George St
    0.3 miles
  • Restaurant Witchery by the Castle, 352 Castlehill
    0.6 miles
  • Restaurant STEAK, 14 Picardy Place
    0.7 miles
Top attractions
  • Royal Mile
    0.4 miles
  • The Real Mary King's Close
    0.5 miles
  • National Museum of Scotland
    0.6 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse
    0.7 miles
  • University of Edinburgh
    0.8 miles
  • Arthurs Seat
    1.6 miles
  • Murrayfield Stadium
    1.7 miles
  • Royal Yacht Britannia
    2.1 miles
  • Edinburgh Zoo
    2.7 miles
  • Dalhousie Castle
    7.9 miles
Natural beauty
  • Mountain Arthur's Seat
    2.5 miles
  • Sea/ocean Firth of Forth
    20 miles
Closest airports
  • Edinburgh Airport
    6.3 miles
  • Dundee Airport
    35.2 miles
  • Glasgow Airport
    48 miles
How to get to Frederick House Hotel from Edinburgh Airport
    Taxi
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Facilities of Frederick House Hotel

Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Lift
Heating
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Italian
  • Polish
  • Romanian
  • Russian
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Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules Frederick House Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 hours

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per person, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Solo American Express Frederick House Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that when booking 5 rooms or more, different terms and conditions will apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Frederick House Hotel

  • Room options at Frederick House Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Quadruple

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Frederick House Hotel by:

    • Taxi 25min
    • Airport shuttle (public) 35min

  • Check-in at Frederick House Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at Frederick House Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • À la carte

  • Frederick House Hotel is 800 yards from the centre of Edinburgh.

  • Frederick House Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Frederick House Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.