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4 Friends House

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Edinburgh, near Princes Street

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Single Room with Private External Bathroom | View from room
Reception
Superior Double Room | View from room
Front of property
Superior Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
4 Friends House places visitors in Edinburgh's Old Town, near Royal Mile. The multilingual staff offers local insights to navigate the city's history, and the extensive library provides a quiet retreat after a day of exploration.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Comfort Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room with Private External Bathroom | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room with Private External Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Single Room with Shared Bathroom | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Single Room with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Printer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Double Room with Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Dining table
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
106 Ferry Rd., Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 4PG

What's nearby

  • Royal Yacht Britannia - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Princes Street - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Royal Mile - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Brunstane Station - 10 min drive
  • Newhaven Station - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dolphin Chip Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sabzi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dreadnought Leith - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Alby's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Stone Fired - ‬10 min walk

About this property

4 Friends House

Guesthouse near Princes Street
4 Friends House provides a library and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a water dispenser
  • Multilingual staff and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at 4 Friends House include amenities such as free WiFi, printers, and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Hair dryers and shampoo
  • Daily housekeeping, printers, and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 11

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: GBP 11 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Air conditioning is not provided
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

4 Friends House Edinburgh
4 Friends House Guesthouse
4 Friends House Guesthouse Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 Friends House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at 4 Friends House?

4 Friends House doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at 4 Friends House?

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

What time is check-out at 4 Friends House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 11 (subject to availability).

Where is 4 Friends House located?

Located in Leith, this guesthouse is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Edinburgh Port and within 3 mi (5 km) of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Princes Street and University of Edinburgh are also within 3 mi (5 km). Newhaven Station is 11 minutes by foot and Ocean Terminal Station is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

4 Friends House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and the staff were so helpful and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place to stay

Amazing experience and the staff was above and beyond the expectations..well done to everyone look after this place 😊😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anuroop

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had one of our best experience at the 4 friends House.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An absolute gem of a guest house

My room and bed was very comfortable. There is also a reception room with lots of lovely touches, such as breakfast items, toaster, microwave and various books and games.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, bright, quiet and very close to the inner city by bus… The staff were so kind, helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great welcome from a very friendly and knowledgeable young man. Lovely relaxed atmosphere. The traffic was loud day and at night, we were given ear plugs but they weren’t particularly useful against the noise. That is the only negative, beautiful house , well presented and everything is thought of.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing stay. Sylvia and Lukas were so wonderful and went above and beyond to make sure my stay was relaxing and enjoyable. As a solo traveller it’s always a concern finding safe comfortable accomodation. 4 friends delivered beyond expectation. Room was gorgeous. Bed super comfy. Highly recommend this wonderful guest house. Convenient location with buses at doorstep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Myself and my friends really enjoyed our stay at 4 friends house. It was really reasonable, very clear, good location, good transport into the city, staff were accommodating and overall excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was really comfortable and spotlessly clean! There is a bus stop right outside with easy access to the town center and all activities. I really liked it there a lot and will certainly stay there again whenever I am in Edinburgh again. Moreover, the people who run this location are so very helpful and kind, it feels like you are visiting family!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dobbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
4 Friends are a lovely bunch of individuals who will make your stay and experience memorable. A warm and hospitable accommodation in Leith with great bus connections to all of Edinburgh 😌
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah al mamun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All Staffs is very kind Specially Silvia she is very good kind .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dobbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The host aka the 4 Friends are such warm and welcoming folks. Had the chance to meet 3 of them while there and
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary

It’s brand new - only open two days when I stayed! The ‘4 friends’ were very attentive, friendly and helpful. Hopefully, they will make a great success of their venture.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Chai

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoaneta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was charming and
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcello

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Struttura pulitissima a leith, una zona molto tranquilla a 30 minuti dalla città e a 50 dall’aeroporto. La camera e il bagno sono piccoli ma funzionali. Manca solo un guardaroba . Possibilità di self service gratuito con bevande e biscotti e frutta a qualsiasi ora del giorno. Pulizia eccellente, ragazzo all’accoglienza super gentile e attento. Purtroppo non abbiamo conosciuto la proprietaria italiana ma per incompatibilità di orari. L’unica nota dolente è che nelle vicinanze c’è molto poco e la città è lontana. Per cui è un ottimo punto d’appoggio per dormire ma durante il giorno occorre spostarsi. La fermata del bus è vicinissima. Consiglio la location vivamente. A pochissimi minuti a piedi dal porto.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, helpful. Bus very handy. Would definitely recommend for anyone who doesn’t need to be in town. Would have been helpful to know there aren’t any restaurants or pubs in close proximity. A list of those nearby with walking or commuting times would have been helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at 4 Friends. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!! I arrived early but was able to drop off my luggage. Lukas met me at reception and was very kind and clear with instructions. Beautiful room, no issues whatsoever. The room faced a relatively busy street but I didn't find it noisy at all. Although there is no on-site breakfast, they are kind enough to provide a kitchen area with some basics like bread, cereal and fruit for anyone who wants along with some discount coupons for nearby cafes. Also it's right by a bus stop so easy to get around. Will definitely stay here again if I am back. Thanks!! -Zac
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay! Silvia is so attentive and Kind! They really did think of everything a traveler would need!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

mette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Fint sted

Lovely room facing the street. It was fine for me, but not ideal for anyone sensitive to noise. The main issue was that people across the street could see directly into the room. There were only heavy dark curtains, which made the room very dark. It would be a good idea to add some light curtains as well. The staff were incredibly sweet, and the room was nicely cleaned. Great area if you want to stay away from the touristy city center.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Silvia and Eric were wonderful hosts. I would stay there agan. Thanks Silvia and Eric!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Too far from city center

Too far from city center. We booked two nights, but left after one. The cost of the Uber ride one way was $17.81 to city center. Closest restaurant a 16 minute walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roselyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nous étions de passage je recommande cette hôtel fortement
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything as expected
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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