Below are some of our most frequently asked questions. If you don’t find the answer you are looking for, please don’t hesitate to get in touch! Contact us

Q. Do you have parking at Prince Frederick Guesthouse?

Due to our city centre location we do not have our own parking. However, there are a few options if you choose to drive to us.

For longer stays, we recommend using one of the following multi-storey car parks in the city centre:
– NCP Castle Terrace Car Park, Edinburgh, EH1 2EW
– St James Quarter Car Park, St James Crescent, Edinburgh, EH1 3BP
– APCOA Waverley Station, New Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BH
– Q-Park OMNI, Greenside Row, Edinburgh, EH1 3AN

The on-street parking restrictions in the city centre are from 8.30am-6.30pm, during this time you can park your car for up to three hours using the ‘pay and display’ parking bays.

About 1 mile north from us there is free on-street parking, this is not secure parking.

Outside the guesthouse there is a loading bay, when you arrive you may park here for 5-10 minutes to unload luggage, we can then advise you of your best parking options, and show you parking locations on a map.

Edinburgh is a small city with great public transport, so you are unlikely to use a car while you are here, to avoid costly parking we usually suggest guests collect a car on the day on departure.

Q. Can I check in late?

Yes, you can check in late. Check-in is fully remote, so please double check your check-in instructions and make sure you understand them fully before arriving.  If you are arriving after 9pm please try to be quiet to avoid disturbing other guests.

Q. Can I check in early?

Our check in time is 4pm. We will try to accommodate early check in where possible, and you will get a message through your booking platform when your room is ready.

Q. Can I check out late?

Our check out time is 10am, sorry we don’t offer late check out.

Q. What is the difference between a Guesthouse and a hotel?

We are a larger than average guesthouse with 21 bedrooms, however we are a little less formal and cosier than a hotel.

Q. What is an ensuite room, and a ‘separate bathroom’?

We have 21 bedrooms. 20 bedrooms are en-suite that have an en-suite shower room inside the room.
One bedroom (4a) has a ‘separate private bathroom’; this means the bathroom is private to the bedroom, but 3m across the hallway.

Q. Do you have an elevator/ lift?

No, we don’t. We are located on the second and third floor of a traditional Edinburgh building, unfortunately they didn’t think to include space for a lift when our home was built over 230 years ago!

Q. Is breakfast included?

Breakfast is an optional extra, provided by our partner restaurant Rabble – who offer an incredible menu with everything from full Scottish breakfasts, cinnamon french toast to seed & nut granola.

The link to book our special rate will be provided once you’ve made your reservation.  Rabble is next door to the Guest House.

Q. What TV channels are in the rooms?

All TVs are connected to high speed internet, so you can log in to your own streaming accounts (Netflix, Prime, Disney etc). Remember to log out afterwards.

Q. Is there internet access/WiFi at the Guesthouse? 

Yes, we have Ultrafast internet access that is available throughout the guesthouse, we will provide you with the login information on your arrival.

Q. What is you no smoking policy?
We run a no smoking policy throughout our Guesthouse, as does every public place in Edinburgh and across Scotland.

Q. What local amenities are available?

The nearest banks are a short walk from the Guesthouse, HSBC and TSB are located on Hanover Street, the Bank of Scotland and Nationwide are just a couple of minutes walk away, on George Street.

The closest convenience store is the Co-op on Frederick Street.

If you’re in need of a chemist, the local chemist is Boots on Princes Street.

For dining, Ricks on the bottom floor of the guesthouse means that guests can receive a 10% off all food in the restaurant. If you’re looking for something a bit different, there are excellent independent restaurants just round the corner on Thistle Street. There’s a number of restaurants and eateries located across Frederick Street so when you stay you won’t be short of options for eating out.

For more information on the Guesthouse location, click here.

Q. Do you accept group booking?

Yes, we are family friendly and accept group booking. We have two family and three triple rooms available. For best rates book through our website.

Q. What is your cancellation policy?

• Flexible Rate: Enjoy peace of mind with free cancellation up to 14 days prior to arrival. Cancellations made within 14 days of arrival are fully non-refundable.
• Non-Refundable Rate: Book our non-refundable rate to secure our best available price. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made at any time after booking.