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4 Friends House

2.0 star property
Guest house near Royal Mile in Edinburgh

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Single Room with Private External Bathroom | View from room
Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Reception
Front of property
Superior Double Room | View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Single Room with Private External Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Single Room with Private External Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double Room with Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Economy Double Room with Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Single Room with Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Basic Single Room with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Comfort Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Leith stay.Your stay at this Leith guesthouse places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Princes Street and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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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
  • ‪Alby's - ‬7 min walk
  • Spilt Milk Social Club
  • ‪Dreadnought Leith - ‬7 min walk

About this property

4 Friends House

Guest house near Royal Mile in Edinburgh
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 guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
4 Friends House offers 9 accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Accommodations are furnished with desks and desk chairs. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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 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
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 onsite parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Air conditioning is not provided. Onsite 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

How close is 4 Friends House to the airport?

4 Friends House is 9.9 mi (33-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 4 Friends House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at 4 Friends House.

How close is 4 Friends House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 3 mi (13-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.8 mi (31-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 4 Friends House offer free breakfast?

4 Friends House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 4 Friends House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at 4 Friends House?

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

Is there free parking at 4 Friends House?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does 4 Friends House have a pool?

4 Friends House does not have a pool.

Does 4 Friends House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is 4 Friends House to downtown Edinburgh?

4 Friends House is 1.5 mi away from Edinburgh.

4 Friends House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
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

Desmond Andrew

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler
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 traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Traveled with group
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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Chai

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayder

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

8/10 Good

Dave

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

Good

Was ok. Did the job. Everything there that was needed. Not worth the price. But nowhere is.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Traveled with family
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

Waseem Qadir

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

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a common washroom for the whole floor of 4 rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin, Davis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice to be a quick busy ride from the CBD.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024