Fraoch House

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Edinburgh, near Edinburgh Castle

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Premier Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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66 Pilrig Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 5AS

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 14 min walk
  • Princes Street - 4 min drive
  • George Street - 4 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Brass Monkey Leith - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Harp & Castle - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Tepuy - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jiu Ding Chinese Takeaway - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Origano - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Fraoch House

Guest house near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Located close to Princes Street, Fraoch House has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • Smoke-free property

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fraoch House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fraoch House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fraoch House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fraoch House located?

Located in Leith, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Leith Links and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Princes Street and George Street are also within 1 mile (2 km). Balfour Street Tram Stop is 5 minutes by foot and Foot of The Walk Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

Fraoch House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 436 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay, really comfortable room and the staff were so attentive and helpful. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a quaint establishment - a cross between an AB&B and hotel It had a shared fridge , little dining area and very friendly staff to help us up the stairs with our luggage , borrow us an extra converter and charger and provide assistance on so many other levels ! Rooms were clean and provided coffee, toiletries and a closet to hang a few things . I would highly recommend them !!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a lovely stay, mathew the owner was so helpful regarding buses etc. The bus stop to princess street is directly outside the hotel. My only criticism and its a more personal one is being type 1 diabetic there was no alternatives to sugar in hot drinks at breakfast or in the room, bathroom window couldnt be opened, like i say very small gripes. Other than that me and my mam had a fantastic stay, breakfast was beautiful and the room was lovely and spacious. Would definitely recommended this B&B
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great find
Room was spacious, clean and perfect for my needs, communal areas, corridors etc are abit tired, but the room was great. The manager was very helpful when I checked in
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and were able to walk to most of the Edinburgh highlights and also had the option of easy public transit. The room was extremely comfortable and the staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fraoch House was wonderful. The accommodations were excellent, situated in a lovely neighborhood conveniently situated a brief bus ride from Old Town Edinburgh. Would most certainly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a hidden gem
Check in was the best I've ever had! Tea or coffee with shortbread in the front room, Matthew went through all the details and gave some great info of the area, helped with bus times too. The accomodation is stunning, beautifully decorated, comfortable bed, quiet, lots of extras too. Nice to see some eco refills for bathroom shampoo/soap etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sundar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and lovely place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very nice and extremely helpful. Great location to hop on the bus and travel to locations if you choose not to walk. The room was clean, slept in comfortable beds and the pillows were comfortable too. We highly recommend Fraoch House to stay while in Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lize-Marie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Judith Ricker

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fraoch House is a sweet place. It's older and has charm. Matthew the host was solicitous and eager to please. We had breakfast one morning and it was excellent. Our room was adequate. Lack of a plug convenient to one side of the.bed and.odd chairs that tipped over when we sat in them were drawbacks. The location was a disappointment. We didn't realize how far we were from everything. There is good bus service, but if you prefer to walk to attractions it's quite a slog. If you have a car it's no problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay; excellent room & facilities, well treated & close to all Leith has to offer while the city centre is a no. 11 bus ride away, a fiver day pass getting you the tram as well. Worth the £12 for breakfast, lots of alternatives within walking distance but what you get is worth the cost!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Klajdi

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was not clean and I hot a skin infection.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family trip to Six Nations rugby
We couldn’t have been made more welcome. We were met with tea and shortbread on arrival and nothing was too much trouble for our host. She was so helpful suggesting places to visit and eat. Breakfast was excellent and she even refused payment for the second morning’s breakfast, as Scotland had won the rugby and we were there to attend the match. When one of our party had a minor accident she was so helpful looking after her. Would definitely recommend this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a great price. Staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful, the room was clean, sizable and well equipped, and the location while a bit far from the city center was directly across from a bus stop into the city. Breakfast was also standout, and I’d recommend getting it as the nearby cafes are mediocre at best.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really happy with our stay here. Cost about £12 in a taxi from Waverley Station. Warm welcome from the host who offered us a cup of tea on arrival. Room had plenty of space for clothes and storage and a spacious bathroom with comfy bed. Great for the bus into town or a 20 minute walk which we preferred. Would happily stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful house that retains many of its original features. A tremendous host who did his best to accommodate all our requests. A superb breakfast aswell. And convenient for Leith and Edinburgh, very much recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely
Great stay in Edinburgh. Very clean, comfortable and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023