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4 Friends House

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Edinburgh, near Princes Street

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Reception
Exterior
Standard Double Room
Comfort Single Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
24 June - 25 June

Room options

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Single Room with Private External Bathroom

Single Room with Private External Bathroom

Highlights

TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Printer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Printer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Economy Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Printer
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Printer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Single Room with Shared Bathroom

Basic Single Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

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Comfort Single Room

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 9.94 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Royal Yacht Britannia - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Princes Street - 4 min drive - 2.3 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

  • ‪Sabzi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Alby''s - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dolphin Chip Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dreadnought Leith - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fox's Bar - ‬10 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, a water dispenser and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms at 4 Friends House boast comforts such as free WiFi and printers.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Hairdryers and shampoo
  • Daily housekeeping, printers and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

English, Italian, Lithuanian, Russian, Spanish

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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
  • 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 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
  • 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
Late 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 will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 does it cost to stay at 4 Friends House?

As of 19 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 4 Friends House on 24 June 2025 start from AU$173.45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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 Princes Street and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle 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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4 Friends House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice to be a quick busy ride from the CBD.
Stayed 2 nights 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, 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

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

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

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

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a well run and maintained establishment with good facilities. It is on good bus lines into the CBD and there is a local market right across the street. There is free street parking which does fill up by 8pm but even after that there is street parking to be found within a block or two.
Stayed 3 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

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The team were great at communicating with me including ensuring I’d be there prior to the desk closing and directions from Waverley. I stayed in a room with an en suite which was nice to have. While bus makes it easy (7/14) to get to town centre the tram is a longer way as you need to walk about 18 mins from/to the stop.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Me and my sisters stayed here and had a lovely stay. Pros: very affordable, feels safe, friendly staff, great water pressure in the shower, and close to the bus stop, restaurants, and a local grocery store. Cons: not super comfy beds, small room, and lots of narrow stairs to get to the top floor. We stayed here because of the price. It was what we needed at the time, just a safe place to rest our heads as we were out exploring Edinburgh all day and didn't intend to spend much time on our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm welcome, clean and quiet. A few things were missing in the room to make it a perfect stay but I'm sure the 4 Friends will work on it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here is very kind and accomodating. They helped me with my bags even when they needed to be delivered from the airport. They are friendly and respect your privacy. They may be new, but I see them sticking around for a very long time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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