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4 Friends House

2.0 star property
Steps from Edinburgh's Royal Mile, this welcoming guesthouse offers multilingual staff and a book-filled library for a historic experience.

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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
Daily housekeeping
Printer
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Printer
  • 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
Daily housekeeping
Printer
Desk
  • 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
Daily housekeeping
Printer
Desk
  • 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
Daily housekeeping
Printer
Desk
Desk chair
  • 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
Daily housekeeping
Printer
Desk
  • 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
Daily housekeeping
Printer
Desk
  • 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
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Leith, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to 4 Friends House. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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Map
106 Ferry Rd., Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 4PG

What's nearby

  • Royal Yacht Britannia featuring a marina
    Edinburgh Port
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The last piece in the Antony Gormley installation ( 6 Times ) along the Water of Leith.
    Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Yacht Britannia featuring a marina
    Royal Yacht Britannia
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Edinburgh royal playhouse theater
    Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Princes Street
    5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Haven
    10 min walk
  • Sabzi
    3 min walk
  • Dolphin Chip Shop
    5 min walk
  • Dreadnought Leith
    7 min walk
  • Alby's
    7 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:
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff and a water dispenser
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
  • 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: 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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?

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?

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

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 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

8/10 Good

Rémy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect journey with kind staff ! Thank you from Belgium !
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 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

8/10 Good

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I enjoyed our stay! No issues getting too and from, checking in, and such. Only issue we had that I believe I did see in another room, was the smell of the bathroom (or so I think)… it does sort of “go away” when staying in the room, but when using the bathroom or entering the room again, it was hard to adjust too. We only stayed one night, but might have looked to change rooms (#2) if we had stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Freda

Liked: Amenities
We had a wonderful greeting when we arrived. They offered plenty of helpful ideas for our visit. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

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

Maria Salud

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

I feel very comfortable

My experience is very comfortable. When I arrive Silvia welcomed me very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rainer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
My room was quite small, but the bed was good. WiFi was good, the shared bathroom (for 3 rooms) is new, very spacious, very clean (as is the room), the staff is very friendly. If you only need a place to stay overnight, it's ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can’t say enough good things about this place. The staff were so incredibly friendly, it was easily accessible from the city centre by the number 7, 14 or 11 buses and it’s quiet. The bed was super comfy and all other amenities were excellent. I was pretty jet lagged so I appreciated coming to this quiet area and resting. Thank you for everything and I will for sure be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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