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Reviews of Rabble 4 stars

55A Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1LH, United Kingdom

#55 of 181 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 638 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable being back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room we were in this time was too near the back street which was noisy with bins being emptied during the night.

    The location is right in the centre of town. Nice big bright restaurant and bar. We ate dinner and breakfast there and both were delicious.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really handy location for the festival, while still quiet

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    9.0
    Overnight stay at Rabble
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can't really say there was anything all the staff were very nice and helpful they went out there way to make our stay as pleasant as they could. I will definitely return.

    I liked the warm welcome my granddaughter and I got from the staff as soon as we arrived the manager went over everything about our stay the carried my bag up 3 flights of stairs to our room only downside the hotel has no lift.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    10
    Staff were excellent, food was really nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of air conditioning in the room

    Quiet rooms and close to the city centre

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    10
    I would highly recommend this hotel , loved it .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not really anything not to like. The rooms were very hot but it has been exceptional weather. A fan was also provided so they did all they could.

    It was wonderful. So clean and the staff were incredible really helpful and friendly. The rooms were really comfortable and well maintained.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    9.0
    Comfy rooms with everything you needed. The breakfast was excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We went during the fringe. It was very central and we paid a good price for the time of year.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    10
    Excellent place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Top grade facilities and the bar and food were great

    Close to the centre. Excellent staff and facilities

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    open soda bottle in fridge, large spot on rug, service at breakfast was lacking - didn't get coffee until after finishing the meal when ordered at same time.

    Room and bed was comfortable, good breakfast, good location, friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    9.0
    Perfect for a few days
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice Rooms in the very heart of Edinburgh, at a fair rate, perfect for a few days at the Fringe.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    10
    Fantastic stay our first time at this hotel. Everything was exceptional the location, the staff, the food and drinks. Su
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Very central and all of the staff were so friendly and accommodating.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    7.0
    The stay was good all in all and satisfied me but I would not book it again
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    we booked two twin beds but got a double, noise of someone discarding glass right outside our room all day long even starting at 05:30 and lasting until almost midnight, no elevators

    Cozy, good location, nice breakfast in the restaurant

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    10
    Excellent location in centre of the city, nice walking distance from rail station excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Breakfast was delicious, great choice.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    7.0
    Eat at the restaurant but probably stay elsewhere
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was dark and hot. Summer heatwave with a doona on the bed! Had to strip off the bottom sheet, sleep on the doona with the sheet on top. The only double glazed window was at ground level and had only a blockout curtain for privacy from the street. To cool the room down meant leaving the window open to the street behind and deliveries etc. lots of stairs with luggage

    Location. Food in the bar downstairs was fabulous. Ate there every night. Kirsten looked after us so nicely.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were very friendly and helpful without being too overpowering .Breakfast was exceptional

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    10
    Excellent and would highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Rooms were comfortable and had all the facilities required. The staff were amazing, friendly and professional. The bar area and restaurant were extremely nice.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    10
    Perfect for our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Friendly welcome from the front of house team who couldn't do enough for us, from storing our luggage to fetching extra tea bags. The room was spotless and comfortable. The included breakfast was excellent. Location was perfect for our needs.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    8.0
    Surprisingly charming and good location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was rather hot this week in Edinburgh (80+ degrees Fahrenheit) and the room did not have air conditioning. There was a nice Dyson fan that helped but it was still pretty toasty. The room was also on an alley so we couldn’t leave the window open really as people were constantly passing by and heading to the pubs. I could imagine that it can get quite loud out there but fortunately we weren’t kept awake. :)

    Location was great for us. The room was a good size. It was very clean. The space was charming as it’s above a restaurant and bar. The breakfast was delicious!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    7.0
    Nice place but couple of let downs. We would stay elsewhere next time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room cleanliness. We had small blood splatters on the wall of our room. I noticed them as soon as we arrived and they were still there after our 2 night stay so cleaners missed it twice The bed was as comfy but the pillows were lumpy and uncomfortable The noise of the bottle/ glass bin getting emptied first thing on both mornings wasn’t pleasant either The card holder for room power was also broke (held together with sellotape which kept coming off)

    Location is great. The food was good. Beer and cocktails were nice. The staff were all friendly and helpful. Decor is nice

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Our room was at the end stage and had no air conditioning :(. It was our last and one hot day in Scottland and it was very hot in the room, especially at night. There was a small air cleaner in the room but it wasn't helpful. It was to hot anyway.

    The stuff was great and very helpful. The pub in the hotel was great as well and the meal was very tasty. The location was fantastic, close to the Edinburgh castle and the Old Town. The bed was comfortable and the room had a fridge. We didn't buy a breakfast because we had a flight early morning.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, very close to the center.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    7.0
    Nice hotel, very friendly and helpful staff. Not for anyone who just needs a good nights rest,
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We requested a room with an additional bed for a 3 year old - a pack and play was provided which wasnt useful. Rooms were not close together as requested and were very hot. Hotel is located in an area that is very loud, drunk people singing and dogs barking all night

    Room was well appointed and included extra spoils. The packaged breakfast for us prepared very early was very appreciated. Location was a little difficult to find but convenient once located. Parking was outlined in booking instructions but links didnt work and hotel only replied several days later, after we had checked out

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Funky wee joint, staff where friendly. Foods awesome.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    10
    Will come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stairs but unavoidable.

    The team was so helpful, accessible and cheerful. Huge towels!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2025

    8.0
    Very pleasant and affordable stay in good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room lacked light. Could have done with a ceiling light at the dressing table, difficult to see when doing hair etc. bedside table wasn’t working but reported and hopefully sorted for next resident.

    Good location, bar and restaurant downstairs, modern decor, extremely comfy beds, powerful shower, fluffy towels, and bathrobes supplied.

    Stayed in June 2025

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