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4 Friends House

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Edinburgh, near Princes Street

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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 curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Printer
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Printer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Printer
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Single Room with Private External Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

TV
Blackout curtains
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Printer
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Basic Single Room with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Printer
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Economy Double Room with Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Dining table
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Printer
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Printer
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Port - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Yacht Britannia - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Princes Street - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

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
  • ‪The Haven - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Alby's - ‬7 min walk

About this property

4 Friends House

Guest house 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:
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
  • A water dispenser and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at 4 Friends House offer amenities, such as free WiFi, printers and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Hairdryers 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 transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • 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 lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

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: midnight
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 Monday - Friday (11:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (11:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Air conditioning is not provided
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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: midnight.

What time is check-out at 4 Friends House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout 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 miles (5 km) of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh are also within 3 miles (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. 77 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 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

Antoaneta

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

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean. The staff was friendly and very knowledgeable about the area. There are bus stops located in the same block as the property to take you wherever you need the go. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 1 night , room spotless , friendly staff , great location , couldnt ask for more for they money , would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 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

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

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for the price point! It was in a great location and the staff was very friendly and accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice ambiance
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

10/10 Excellent

Hayder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Leithan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and comfortable stay for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

Desmond Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here on our 1st trip to Scotland and could not have had a better place to stay in Edinburgh. The owners were so helpful and knowledgeable. They helped us with bus & train schedules, keeping our luggage after checkout, and even finding our lost cell phone! The room was clean & comfy! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lars

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

SHERLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was excellent, staff was really good . I recommend the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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

Tadeusz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is budget hotel, and for short stay i recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay at 4 Friends. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Loved the location - 4 Friends is perfectly situated for exploring Leith. Would definitely stay at 4 Friends again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good price for Edinburgh hotel

This hotel was very reasonably priced for expensive Edinburgh. 20 mins by bus to the train station. Walking distance to the Royal Yacht. The staff were very friendly. No included breakfast, but they were a few complimentary breakfast items in the lobby, which we made use of. The room was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What I liked best was the incredibly kind and helpful staff. They did everything possible to make our stay comfortable and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mikko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
4 friends hotel is clean and comfy place to stay if visiting edinburgh, bit far from old town but walking distance still. Shop opposite side of 4 friends was nice to have. I recommend this place, served my purpose 🙏
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025