Sakura Edinburgh Guest House

2.5 star property
Guest house near Royal Mile in Edinburgh

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Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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18 West Preston Street, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 9PU
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Garden View

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.A stay at this Southside guesthouse places you within half a mile (1 km) of University of Edinburgh and 2 miles (3 km) of Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Mile - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Grassmarket - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Princes Street - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 19 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Summerhall - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Southern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Summerhall Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Abbey - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Dick - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sakura Edinburgh Guest House

Guest house near Royal Mile in Edinburgh
Sakura Edinburgh Guest House offers its guests laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Edinburgh guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1890
  • Self-service laundry
  • No smoking on site
Sakura Edinburgh Guest House offers 7 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Edinburgh guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Sakura Edinburgh
Sakura House Edinburgh Scotland
Sakura House Hotel Edinburgh
Sakura Edinburgh Guest House Guesthouse
Sakura Edinburgh House house
Sakura Edinburgh Edinburgh
Sakura Edinburgh Guest House Edinburgh
Sakura Edinburgh Guest House Guesthouse
Sakura Edinburgh Guest House Guesthouse Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sakura Edinburgh Guest House to the airport?

Sakura Edinburgh Guest House is 8.4 mi (29-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sakura Edinburgh Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sakura Edinburgh Guest House.

How close is Sakura Edinburgh Guest House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 3.6 mi (14-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 13.7 mi (30-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sakura Edinburgh Guest House offer free breakfast?

Sakura Edinburgh Guest House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sakura Edinburgh Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Sakura Edinburgh Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sakura Edinburgh Guest House?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Sakura Edinburgh Guest House have a pool?

Sakura Edinburgh Guest House does not have a pool.

Does Sakura Edinburgh Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Sakura Edinburgh Guest House to downtown Edinburgh?

Sakura Edinburgh Guest House is 1 mi away from Edinburgh.

Sakura Edinburgh Guest House Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 427 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 427 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 427 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 427 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 427 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Chui Lin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was damp, smelly with cracked bathroom walls & a centipede in the toilet!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Ahmad

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the price point of the property you have to go in with certain expectations, I had these expectations altered during my stay, the room was clean, the bed was comfy and the host was very kind and helpful. I specifically stayed in the Double Room with King Bed and ensuite and cant fault anything.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet good access to the City spots
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Zoe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable room, clean shared bathroom facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Basim

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s ideal for one night stay over before leaving in the early morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Filippo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
All in all good, if compared to the cheap price. Kind staff. The problem is that they are not clear enough in the booking flow, since they sold me a room with garden view and I ended in a room at level -1 with one tiny window heading nowhere (probably facing a wall considering the darkness). The bathroom was private but external, but this was not specified in the booking. I would have booked the room anyways, therefore I’d recommend the property to be more specific on the room’s characteristics.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Sorrell

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wallpaper was peeling on walls. Toilet far too narrow and bathroom a real state... Clean but clearly just painted over damp and painted over terrible wallpaper. Get rid of that wardrobe and hairdryer. Room too dark...needs ligteninhand a curtain to cover the scary window that is a window into a room. Dark and scary. Named the purple dungeon on reviews. Get rid of the purple and modernise it. positives are the host was lovely and beds comfy and clean. Needs re papering and re plastering . New bathroom sink etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shivkumar

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was not Standard specially toilets, bed was not good, no baggage drop facility had to spend 60 pounds at private luggage storage
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dikran

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super tight space, barely any ventilation, bathroom disgusting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walls were a bit thin but didn’t bother me too much.. Convenient for many shops and restaurants. Friendly host
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Different
A strange experience. On arrival being given 4 separate keys and being told very clearly that check out was 11am at the very latest! My first experience of having the toilet and shower in a separate room, not ideal when needing the loo in the night trying to work out which key was needed for each room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Phares

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Vibhav

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First property I have seen where bathroom / restroom is separate from the room. It's a hostel not a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Allan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unrepeatable
The person who greeted me when I arrived was courteous and businesslike. The room was very small in area with the minimum of space and facility. It was not very clean with some areas very dirty. The room had a washbasin which was accessible only by clambering over the bed. The shared toilet and shower room were very cramped, basic and did not look very clean. I did not use the shower and the toilet as little as possible. I simply could not relax here and left as soon as I could in the morning. I was overall a sobering experience which I will never want to repeat.
This shows the difficult access to the uncomfortable bed.
This is the tiny area to sit in.
The area around the ancient television
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tamela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds and good location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aside from a gross shower curtain, the place was clean and staff were friendly. The room was pretty spacious, although the bed was a little uncomfortable. Overall, the price was right and the location was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Debbie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our private bathroom was at the far end of the corridor with no lock on the outside so who knows who used it. Our room was in the basement with a window to a dark alley so no daylight and the room was painted dark purple. Floor boards and stairs very creaky I heard every movement in the night. Front door lock is broken still works but it's not great. Tiles missing from the bathroom. But fab hospitality tray in the room. Would not stay again for such a price as I paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Uncomplicated and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicole, Prince George

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely terrible. Would not recommend that anyone stay here.