No. 53 Frederick Street

No. 53 Frederick Street - A Georgian townhouse guesthouse with individually designed rooms and city views

Situated on the second and third floors of an original Georgian townhouse dating from 1820, No. 53 Frederick Street offers individually designed bedrooms with classic features like carved Adam fire surrounds, Scots pine paneling, and en-suite shower rooms. The guesthouse provides freshly prepared cooked breakfasts, including continental and vegetarian options, served in a Georgian-period lounge. Located in Edinburgh's New Town, the property is a short walk from Princes Street, Waverley train station, and attractions like the Scottish National Gallery and Edinburgh Castle. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs with full Sky Satellite packages and free ultrafast Wi-Fi. The Queens Arms pub is nearby on Frederick Street, and Calton Hill is at the end of Princes Street.

Pros

Individually designed rooms retain original Georgian features, including carved fire surrounds and pine paneling.

Central location provides easy access to Princes Street, Waverley Station, and major attractions like Edinburgh Castle.

Breakfast includes cooked and continental options, served in a Georgian-period lounge.

Ultrafast Wi-Fi and full Sky Satellite TV packages are available in all rooms.

Cons

No on-site parking is available, though public transport options are nearby.

Some rooms have private bathrooms located across the hallway rather than en-suite.