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Sakura Edinburgh Guest House

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Edinburgh, a short walk to University of Edinburgh

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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The Sakura Edinburgh Guest House sits just a short walk from the Royal Mile, providing a calm retreat from sightseeing. Guests appreciate the practical touches - reliable in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, while on-site laundry facilities make longer stays more comfortable.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Garden View

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Flat-screen TV
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
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  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

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Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

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Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

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Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Located in Edinburgh, Sakura Edinburgh Guest House is in the city centre. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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18 West Preston Street, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 9PU

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grassmarket - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Princes Street - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

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

  • ‪The Southern Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Summerhall Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Abbey - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Southpour - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Newington Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sakura Edinburgh Guest House

Guest house near University of Edinburgh
Close to Royal Mile and Grassmarket, Sakura Edinburgh Guest House provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Sakura Edinburgh Guest House offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, limited housekeeping and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 1890
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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

Is Sakura Edinburgh Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sakura Edinburgh Guest House?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sakura Edinburgh Guest House located?

Located in Southside, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Summerhall and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Grassmarket are also within 1 mile (2 km). St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 25 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 26 minutes.

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Reviews

Sakura Edinburgh Guest House Reviews

6.0

6.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

6.6

Staff & service

6.6

Eco-friendliness

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 454 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 454 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 454 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 454 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 454 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice host, affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I liked it was near the city centre. I didn't like the noisy front window (garbage keeper, pub)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tamela

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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very helpful, and met us at the property, even though we were early. He responded well when we messaged him. The room was nothing fancy, but good value for the money. The main issue we had was location. It was right across the street from a bar, and since our room was right beside the street, it was a bit noisy outside and in as well, till things calmed down.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Zoe

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location Decent spacious room, has everything needed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

2/10 Terrible

Daniella

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though during booking there was statement that room has private bathroom, toilet was on the second floor (room on the 1) and shower in opposite from the room part of the first floor, room was cold and not spotlessly clean, it's noisy every time when someone going down and up stairs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, cosy room, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was met with a very warm welcome by a happy and friendly Manager when i arrived at the hotel. The Manager took the time to show me to my room and to explain the facilities. The room was very clean, the large bed in my chosen room was very comfortable. The ensuite bathroom was lovely, the shower was electric so there was plenty of hot water. The toilet was very clean with a washbasin which had a full liquid soap dispenser. The room facilities included a comfortable chair to relax in plus Tea and Coffee making facilities with a good selection of tea's and coffee plus cream and sugar. Also a large bottle of Spring water and glasses was made available for my convenience. The room itself was well cleaned and to note the room smelled clean, with no nasty odours. A credit to the cleaning staff at the hotel. As a footnote on my very honest review here and to be very clear .... the room that i stayed in did have some tired furniture, but everything worked as it should and for the price that i payed i was more than pleasantly surprised....i was very happy. The hotel is in a great location with many local takeaways and restaurants nearby, a selection of handy nearby small shops plus supermarkets including Sainsbury's and the Coop. Bus stops within 5 minutes walking distance of the hotel, with buses every 5 to 10 minutes into Edinburgh if you don't fancy the 25 minute walk. All in all i was delighted with my stay in the hotel and would definitely recommend this to others.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Could do better

Rooms below ground level , you could smell the damp. All locks liked they were going to come away in your hand. TV aerial was a naked cable with some blue tack on the end, did not connect to TV so unable to use TV
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

FYNE PAINTING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Decent

A more than adequate property, clean and comfortable enough
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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

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

Vibhav

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

8/10 Good

Charles

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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm, clean, secure 👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms OK toilet and shower close by, musty smelling.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Sakura guest house did a great job of providing for me. The room was large and comfortable. The bathroom was in a different room off the hallway but was private, for my use only. Great value; I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Dikran

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

6/10 Okay

Alessandra

Decent place to stay for a night or two. Great price. Great location with bus stops near by and walking distance from the train station. Easy check in and check out. It’s slightly annoying you have to walk through a corridor to get to the toilet/bathroom & the facilities could be cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great social area, no parking, rooms are ancient, no one onsite for our check-in, phone and wait....
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Shivkumar

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