With a stay at 4 Friends House in Edinburgh (Leith), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 6 minutes from Princes Street. .This guesthouse is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Royal Mile and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Grassmarket.
Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Royal Yacht Britannia - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Leith Links - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 8 min drive - 1.7 miles
Getting around
Brunstane Station - 10 min drive
Newhaven Station - 11 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
The Haven - 10 min walk
Carter Coffee - 5 min walk
Alby's - 7 min walk
Dolphin Chip Shop - 5 min walk
Fox's Bar Leith - 10 min walk
About this property
4 Friends House
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a library.
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
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
4 Friends House Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
Robert
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kim
Jul 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay! Silvia is so attentive and Kind! They really did think of everything a traveler would need!
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.
Alison
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard
Dec 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was the whole package. Communication from the staff, room was spotless and staff checked and cleaned each day, extras was tea and water in room. There was also cereal, coffee, tea available in the check in room for breakfast.
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.
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!