4 Friends House

2.0 star property
Guest house near Princes Street in Edinburgh

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Front of property
Comfort Single Room
Standard Double Room
Comfort Single Room
Basic Single Room with Shared Bathroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
106 Ferry Rd., Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 4PG
  • Edinburgh Port
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Royal Yacht Britannia
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room with Private External Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Single Room

  • 9.94 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Leith stay.Your stay at this Leith guesthouse places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Princes Street and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Port and Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 5 min drive
  • Princes Street - 6 min drive
  • St. Andrew Square - 7 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 8 min drive

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 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. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and printers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Italian, Lithuanian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Local maps
  • 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 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

  • 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

4 Friends House Edinburgh
4 Friends House Guesthouse
4 Friends House Guesthouse Edinburgh

4 Friends House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Martin, Davis

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

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

Freda

Travelled with family
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

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at the 4 Friends House. It's in a quiet neighborhood with many amenities nearby. Bus stops are right down the street and the tram is a 10-15 minute walk and will take you to and from the airport. It's a great spot to explore the Leith area with ample restaurants and pubs around. The staff was so friendly. Our flight arrived long before check-in, but they were able to hold our luggage so we could explore more easily. We hope to return to Edinburg at some point, and 4 Friends will be on the top of our list to book again!
Stayed 3 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

Dobbie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

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

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

8/10 Good

Leithan, Edmonton

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

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

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with partner
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

Austin

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First - this is property is a guest house not a “hotel.” But Silvia, Lukas, Ruslan and Marta were terrific hosts and the place was awesome. If you support young people taking a risk and opening a guesthouse for fellow travelers then please please stay here and support their venture. The room was huge and comfortable and everything else was perfect. Thanks much!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024