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Sakura Edinburgh Guest House

2.5 star property
Travelers step into Edinburgh's storied past while enjoying quiet comfort and practical amenities just minutes from the city's most famous landmarks

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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

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Garden View

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Edinburgh, Sakura Edinburgh Guest House is in the city center. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arthur's Seat and Princes Street Gardens. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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18 West Preston Street, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 9PU

What's nearby

  • The Meadows
    The Meadows
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Edinburgh
    University of Edinburgh
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.
    Grassmarket
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Royal Mile
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Queen's Hall
    4 min walk - 0.3 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

  • Matto Pizza
    1 min walk
  • The Southern Bar
    3 min walk
  • The Abbey
    1 min walk
  • Summerhall Cafe
    3 min walk
  • The Royal Dick
    3 min walk

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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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1890
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Frequently asked questions

Is Sakura Edinburgh Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 mi (2 km). St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 25 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 26 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sakura Edinburgh Guest House Reviews

6.2

6.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

6.6

Staff & service

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 489 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 489 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 489 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 489 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 489 reviews

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Seema

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was very clean and tidy and there is no staff available and the all the shops were all near in walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and cozy. Love the table in the room … a place to sit down to enjoy a meal or simply hot tea and coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Z-Salma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a really lovely stay here and would happily recommend it to other travellers. The location is excellent – everything you need is close by, with plenty of shops along the main street and easy access to public transport. Getting the bus was very convenient, which made exploring the area simple and stress-free. The place itself met my expectations, and I was especially delighted with both the accommodation and my overall experience in Edinburgh. A special thanks to the host, Ali, who met me on arrival and explained everything clearly – it made check-in very smooth and welcoming. If I return to Edinburgh in the future, I would definitely choose to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

Lovely Place, reccomend

Lovely stay and very comfortable bed, was nicely surprised how nice and spacious the room was. Great for the price and close to train station/ bus routes/ and city centre. Staff was lovely and attentive. Would happily stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was small and basic but comfortable enough for a base to explore the city. Plenty of eateries available nearby and regular buses into the centre for those who don’t fancy a twenty minute walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No problems, friendly helpful staff, comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Tamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds and good location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location Comfortable room Very well appointed. Fridge, kettle, coffees, teas, creamer, water. Friendly, accommodating host. We were in room 2 in the back. It was very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable room, clean shared bathroom facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location Decent spacious room, has everything needed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly location manager, great provisions on site, can't fault anything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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6/10 Okay

Mathias

Okay for the price

Small room in a basement, thick carpet, small bathroom. Fair price and not in a bad area. Felt a little old.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Uncomplicated and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Jamie

Staff were really helpful booking in, room was a good size, bedsheets were clean, TV was working. The room itself was quite dark being a basement room, and the bathroom was quite small
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Jocelyn

Liked: Staff & service
Great location for exploring Edinburgh, city centre is easily walkable. Arrived late due to transport issues and host was very accommodating. Room was downstairs so no windows, but was clean and a nice place to stay in. Private bathroom wasn’t en suite which wasn’t an issue, but I feel like this could have been made clearer when booking. Other than that, great price for a very convenient location.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
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6/10 Okay

Christian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Convenient location, cheap price, get what pay for

Check in process not easy as time needs to be arranged and I then arrived 20 mins earlier than expected (takes proprietor about 5-10 mins to arrive from point of contact). Room could do with some updating, felt like student digs with some mould on shower curtain, ikea furniture missing parts, doorhandle not working, crumbs under bed etc. However, £90 per night at short notice when all other options (other than 10 person dorms) were >£300. Location very convenient too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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4/10 Poor

Sorrell

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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap & clean perfect for an overnight stay. Plenty shops, places to eat and bars near by.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonerful host. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location but the toilet seat was broken.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026