Eden Locke vs Frederick House Hotel
Both are in Edinburgh, 320 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★West End
Eden Locke
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★★New Town/Broughton
Frederick House Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Frederick House Hotel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 320 m apart.
Choose Eden Locke if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.8)
Why is Eden Locke better than Frederick House Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.8)+0.5
Why is Frederick House Hotel better than Eden Locke?
- 1280 m closer to public transport−280 m
- 2More guest reviews (1,142 vs 418), so the rating is more reliable×2.7
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Eden Locke vs Frederick House Hotel: which hotel is better? | Eden Locke | Frederick House Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.5 | 8.8 |
| Location | 8.4 | 8.9 +0.5 |
| Public transport | 6.4 | 7.9 +1.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.3 +0.5 | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.5 | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 418 | 1,142 +724 |
| Google rating | – | 4.6/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 468 |
| Rank in Edinburgh | top 2% +21% | top 23% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.4 | 8.9 +0.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 710 m | 540 m −170 m |
| To public transport | 820 m | 550 m −280 m |
| To the airport | 10 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 210 m | 250 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 6 | 5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 72 | – |
| Floors | 5 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | – |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Eden LockeFrederick House Hotel
- Frederick House Hotel is cheaper in 10 of 12 months
- Eden Locke: €304 a night on average · Frederick House Hotel: €258 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Edinburgh by month
All months
| Month | Eden Locke | Frederick House Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| December | €289 | €198 |
| January | €93 | €142 |
| February | €240 | €151 |
| March | €164 | €152 |
| April | €228 | €161 |
| May | €315 | €288 |
| June | €317 | €369 |
| July | €567 | €478 |
| August | €431 | €407 |
| September | €329 | €303 |
| October | €322 | €255 |
| November | €357 | €189 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Eden Locke prices by monthFrederick House Hotel prices by month
Location
320 m apart
Eden Locke: city centre: 710 m, nearest station Edinburgh Waverly: 820 m, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 10 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Frederick House Hotel: city centre: 540 m, nearest station St Andrews Square Tram Stop: 550 m, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 11 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Eden Locke or Frederick House Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Eden Locke or Frederick House Hotel?
Frederick House Hotel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Eden Locke is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Eden Locke or Frederick House Hotel?
Over the year Frederick House Hotel costs about €258 a night on average against €304 at Eden Locke, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Frederick House Hotel is closer: 540 m from the centre, against 710 m for Eden Locke.
How far apart are Eden Locke and Frederick House Hotel?
The two hotels are 320 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score