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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
Superior Double Room | View from room
Front of property
Superior Double Room
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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106 Ferry Rd., Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 4PG
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Single Room

Comfort Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Printer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room

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 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room

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

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 Twin Bed

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Basic Single Room with Shared Bathroom

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 Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room with Shared Bathroom

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

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

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

Edinburgh

At 4 Friends House you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Princes Street and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Edinburgh Castle. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find multilingual staff, luggage storage and a communal living room. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Leith guest house include Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and George Street.
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What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Princes Street - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • George Street - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive - 3.2 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

Guesthouse in Edinburgh, near Princes Street
As a guest of 4 Friends House, you'll find a library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. 4 Friends House also features a communal living room and a water dispenser.

This Edinburgh guest house is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
4 Friends House offers 9 accommodations with a hairdryer and blackout curtains. This accommodation is furnished with desks and desk chairs. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. Air conditioning is not provided. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at 4 Friends House?

4 Friends House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to 4 Friends House?

The closest beach to 4 Friends House is Portobello Beach (5.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 4 Friends House?

No, 4 Friends House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at 4 Friends House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at 4 Friends House?

No, only service animals are allowed.

4 Friends House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Travelled with family
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

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

Yifan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Business traveller
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

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

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

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

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Ornella

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
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

Angelina

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desmond Andrew

Travelled with partner
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

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

Eduardo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice ambiance
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Hedley

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

Connor

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Colin

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
It's a great hotel/hostel, very clean and cosy. The only negative (other than street parking) was the traffic noise that I could hear at great volume in my room. All the other rooms were further from the road so it might not be as bad in those. Ear plugs are provided but I don't work well with them so wasn't able to sleep well on the first night. I was knackered on night two so that was a much better night's sleep! The location is great, lovely pub close by and a superb chipper run by locals that does pizza and kebabs too. Try the Hoggie, it's ace!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

Lovely, friendly place

Edinburgh is very over priced when it comes to hotel rooms. I managed to get this room quite cheap so expectations were low. I was pleasantly surprised. All the things that you want to be good were good. VERY CLEAN (room and linen) although a shared bathroom, it was a very clean and spacious one. Very very friendly staff. The room furniture was dated a little, but judging a chest of drawers holds no point, as long as it is clean and not broken. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb

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

4 Friends House

Beautiful place to stay, it was room only, very clean tidy and spacious. Lovely and warm. Tea coffee water in room for you. Reception open 10-6pm 11am check out f early post room key in box. They give you tokens for breakfast with two cafes to get 10% discount. We used Yo Yo’s 3 minute walk from hotel. Absolutely delicious, very friendly staff and lovely menu and service. Will return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024