No. 53 Frederick Street – A Favorite for Families in Edinburgh
About the Hotel
Georgian Townhouse Accommodations
No. 53 Frederick Street occupies the second and third floors of a Georgian townhouse built in 1820. Each room includes an en-suite shower, Scots pine paneling, and original Adam fire surrounds. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs with Sky Satellite Entertainment, free ultrafast Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee facilities. Some offer views of Edinburgh Castle or Princes Street.
Breakfast & Nearby Dining
Freshly prepared breakfast includes Belgian waffles, vegetarian options, and breakfast rolls. Next door, RABBLE Restaurant serves meals from 7:30 AM to 1 AM. The Queens Arms pub is on Frederick Street, and independent eateries line Thistle Street.
Central Edinburgh Access
The guesthouse is a 10-minute walk from Waverley Station and 2 minutes from Princes Street tram stops. Edinburgh Airport is 8 miles away, reachable via the Airport Express Bus (#100) or tram (30 minutes). St Andrew's coach station is a 5-minute walk.
City Attractions Nearby
The Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh Castle, and Calton Hill are within a 15-minute walk. The Royal Botanic Gardens and Inverleith Park are a short stroll away. The Scotch Whisky Experience on Castlehill is 1 km from the property.
Guesthouse Services
Check-in starts at 4 PM; early arrivals are accommodated if possible. Staff provide local dining and tour recommendations. No on-site parking is available, but free street parking exists 1 mile away. Family and triple rooms are available.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor