Fraoch House

66 Pilrig Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5AS, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
205 reviews

Super lovely staff, neat location off the beaten path, and overall great place to stay for a couple nights. Had super hot water, nice room and comfortable bed. Very dark curtains made the room pitch black.

Rebecca United States of America
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Fraoch House

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This stylish guest house is 1.5 mi from Princes Street, with easy access by bus. It has free Wi-Fi, free on street parking and modern rooms with digital flat-screen TVs with DVD players. Fraoch House is just over 1 mi from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station. The bus to the city center takes 10 minutes. This Victorian building mixes original period features with modern style and comforts. Most of the rooms have stylish private bathrooms. Some rooms have modern private bathrooms outside the room. An a la carte breakfast is available each morning. A variety of DVDs are available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
9.3
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  • Rebecca
    United States of America United States of America
    “Super lovely staff, neat location off the beaten path, and overall great place to stay for a couple nights. Had super hot water, nice room and comfortable bed. Very dark curtains made the room pitch black.”
  • Dianne
    United States of America United States of America
    “Very warm and inviting home. Great service including welcome coffee and tea and full Scottish breakfast.”
  • James
    United States of America United States of America
    “With the torrential rains, there was a minor issue with my room, but the host was very communicative and addressed the issue promptly.”

Managed by Fraoch House

Company review score: 9.6Based on 204 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Fraoch House has been designed with warmth and comfort in mind.

Property info

Fraoch House is one of the finest guesthouse establishments in Edinburgh. Vibrant, warm and comfortable, it provides friendly 4 star accommodation in the heart of the city. The period features of this lovely Victorian building combine with contemporary design to produce a clean, modern look. Ideally situated 15 minutes walk from Princes Street, it allows visitors to take advantage of the many local attractions in Edinburgh city centre without having to worry about parking. It lies within easy reach of all major travel routes, making it the ideal base to experience the many fascinating towns and cities in central Scotland. Fraoch House has been designed with warmth and comfort in mind. The guesthouse has seven en-suite rooms and two bedrooms with private external bathrooms. All rooms are quiet, comfortable and modern, with an emphasis on calmness and relaxation. Special care has been taken to design each room with style and practicality in mind, to ensure your stay is pleasant and memorable. Free WiFi is available throughout the building. When making a booking please do let us know your arrival time. It is very helpful as it allows us to plan our day and grants us the fre...

Neighborhood info

Located in the centre of Edinburgh ensures that Fraoch House is ideally situated to take advantages of all the attractions that the city has to offer. We are located 10 minutes from Princes Street and local attractions include Edinburgh Zoo and Castle, Deep Sea World and lots of other galleries and museums.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Fraoch House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Express check-in/out
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Fraoch House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Discover Diners Club American Express Cash Fraoch House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Fraoch House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

This property indicated that it doesn't require a short-term rental license or registration

FAQs about Fraoch House

  • Check-in at Fraoch House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Fraoch House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan

  • Room options at Fraoch House include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single

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

    • The prices at Fraoch House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Fraoch House is 1.3 miles from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.