Frederick House Hotel Edinburgh

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Edinburgh
Nov 08, 2025 - Nov 09, 2025
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Contact Information

✉️ frederickhouse@ednet.co.uk

🔗 Website

1312261999

📍 42 Frederick Street

Frederick House Hotel Review

The 4-star Frederick House Hotel enjoys a central location in the very heart of Edinburgh, a 5-minute stroll from the Leith Princes Street. The non-smoking hotel also provides guests with Wi Fi, available throughout the property.

The Frederick House Edinburgh serves a cooked-to-order breakfast every morning from 07:30 to 11:30. Cafe Marlayne offers French meals and lies close to this Edinburgh property.

The property is merely a 5-minute walk from Co-op Food and within close distance of the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". The grand townhouse "Georgian House" is just a 7-minute walk from this Edinburgh hotel and Dundee airport is 100 km away.

The accommodation is situated within a minutes' drive of the royal Holyrood Park, while Edinburgh bus station lies around 10 minutes' walk away.

This Edinburgh property welcomes guests to 30 smoke-free rooms. Some of them come with complimentary WiFi and a satellite TV along with a mini-refrigerator and coffee/tea making machines. They are outfitted with elegant decor. Providing hair dryers and towels, the private bathrooms come with a shower/bath combination.

Frederick House Hotel is near a train station.

Key Features

  • free wifi
  • family rooms
  • non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • lift
  • heating
  • very good breakfast

Rooms

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Single Room Single
Size: 6 m2
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2 guests maximum, of which 2 adults maximum
Double Room Double
Size: 8 m2
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2 guests maximum, of which 2 adults maximum
Twin Room Twin
Size: 10 m2
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3 guests maximum, of which 3 adults maximum
Triple Room Triple
Size: 10 m2
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4 guests maximum, of which 4 adults maximum
Quadruple Room Quadruple
Size: 10 m2
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Facilities

Facilities

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Rooms

  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Activities for Kids

  • Cots

Reviews

  • Cleanliness 8.8/10
  • Comfort 8.8/10
  • Facilities 8.3/10
  • Free WiFi 8.7/10
  • Location 9.5/10
  • Total 8.3/10
  • Value for money 8.4/10
We loved the fantastic location, just a stone's throw from Princes Street, making it easy for us to explore the key attractions in this city. The cleanliness of the hotel was impeccable, and the spacious rooms exceeded our expectations. The staff was extremely helpful and courteous, ensuring a swift check-in process.
Can't fault the property in any way.
We loved the convenient location of this hotel, as it was very near to Princes Street and within walking distance of the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. The hotel facilities were great, with a lift to all floors and spacious, clean rooms. We also appreciated the friendly and informative staff, who gave us suggestions for activities during our stay. Additionally, the hotel was close to transportation options, such as buses and trams, making it easy to explore the city.
Nothing all good.
The location was perfect for exploring the city on foot, with plenty of shops, restaurants, and attractions nearby. The hotel facilities were clean and comfortable, with a fantastic sea view from the room. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the breakfast options were great.
Absolutely nothing to say about dislikes.
We had a fantastic stay at this hotel in the city center. The location was excellent, with easy access to shops, buses, trams, and the train station. The hotel facilities were of a high standard, and the staff were friendly, polite, and very helpful. The room was large and comfortable, with all the amenities we needed, including a fridge. The cleanliness of the hotel was impeccable. The price for such a central location was fantastic.
All good.
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Location

Landmarks nearby

  • The Writers' Museum 600 m (1969 ft)
  • St Giles' Cathedral 740 m (2428 ft)
  • Royal Mile 610 m (2001 ft)
  • Nelson Monument 1.38 km (4528 ft)
  • Calton Hill 1.13 km (3707 ft)
  • Scottish National Gallery 410 m (1345 ft)
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse 1.73 km (1.07 mi.)
  • Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 1.42 km (4659 ft)
  • National Museum of Scotland 1.00 km (3281 ft)
  • Scott Monument 470 m (1542 ft)
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Summary

✔️ Rating 8.3 / 10
🏷️ Min Price $196
🔑 Rooms 30
Reviews 3078
📍 Landmarks nearby The Writers' Museum , St Giles' Cathedral , Royal Mile
🏆 Rankings #10 in Edinburgh hotels near Royal Yacht Britannia

Frederick House Hotel FAQ

Which attractions should we visit while staying at the Frederick House Hotel?
You can always visit one of the highly rated landmarks, Dynamic Earth Interactive Science Museum, placed 2.1 km away from the Frederick House Hotel. Other sights that are worth your while are the combined National Museum of Scotland (1.5 km) as well as Arthur's Seat hike (2.6 km).
Which landmarks are close to Frederick House Hotel?
Frederick House Hotel enjoys a central location within 650 metres from the 200-foot spire "Scott Monument" and a 5-minute walk away from Princes Mall Shopping Centre.
Are there any nice restaurants near the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated—4.5/5 according to reviews—seafood restaurant Mussel Inn offering moderately placed prices.