With a stay at Fraoch House in Edinburgh (Leith), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Princes Street and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. .This guesthouse is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Royal Mile and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Omni Centre Edinburgh - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Princes Street - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
St. Andrew Square - 6 min drive - 1.2 miles
Getting around
Balfour Street Tram Stop - 5 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 9 min drive
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Brass Monkey Leith - 4 min walk
Victoria Bar - 5 min walk
Best Kebab House - 5 min walk
The Tourmalet - 5 min walk
Origano - 5 min walk
About this property
Fraoch House
Fraoch House offers 9 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Smoking not allowed
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
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Fraoch House Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Perfect spot for getting round the city with the no. 11 bus right outside! Room spacious and kept in the best possible condition. Have to pay extra for breakfast but worth it, however plenty of choices close by.
Chris
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Blaine
Feb 22, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Warm, clean and spacious room. Waited late for us to check in.
Although we only had a short stay we were very impressed, the staff were very helpful and welcoming and the room we stayed in was very comfortable and stylish.
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.
Compact unit, not very roomy but clean, good to stay a few days for 2 people.
Staff were very friendly and helpful.
25 minute walk to city, plenty of pubs and restaurants nearby.
Bus stops outside property (bus # 11) from the city and bustop to city is across the road.
5 minute walk to tram which will take you to the airport.
Good location, well worth staying.
Spacious room, comfortable beds and modern en suite. The fan already in the room was especially welcomed during the warm spell. Excellent breakfast! On bus lines into the city center. Very helpful staff.
The Fraoch House is a very quaint house. The bedroom and bathroom was was clean. I took a star off because the property is a little dated overall. But I was very happy with the proximity to the royal mile and convenience overall.
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.
Fraoch House was an incredibly welcoming stay. Matthew was nothing but helpful from before to after my stay. I want to come back to Edinburgh just to stay here again!
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.
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.
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!
Room was very cute, and the bathroom was spacious! Breakfast was delicious with wonderful fresh fruit, yogurt, salmon, eggs. Service was wonderful, and they were very friendly. Would highly recommend!
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.