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Sandaig Guest House

4.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse in Edinburgh with free parking

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Sandaig Guest House, near Royal Mile, offers a cozy retreat with a lobby fireplace and well-stocked library. Guests love the convenient location, WiFi, express check-out, and helpful dry cleaning and laundry services for a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Ensuite | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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5 East Hermitage Place, Leith Links, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 8AA

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Princes Street - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Royal Mile - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 6 min drive
  • Foot of The Walk Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Foot Of The Walk (Wetherspoon) - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Mother Superior - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dukes - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Malones - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spence - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Sandaig Guest House

Upscale guesthouse near Princes Street
Consider a stay at Sandaig Guest House and take advantage of a library, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. In addition to car rentals on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Select Comfort beds and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1861
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Detached private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open limited hours. Please inform the property of your expected arrival time.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Sandaig Edinburgh
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Sandaig Guest House Edinburgh, Scotland
Sandaig Guest House Hotel Edinburgh
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Frequently asked questions

Is Sandaig Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sandaig Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandaig Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sandaig Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Sandaig Guest House located?

Located in Leith, this guesthouse is steps from Leith Links, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Princes Street and University of Edinburgh are also within 3 mi (5 km). Foot of The Walk Tram Stop is 8 minutes by foot and The Shore Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

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Sandaig Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 275 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Szabina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to everything, safe and quite
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just perfect everything lovely. Hope to return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. The best of both worlds (AirBnB and hotel). The room was made up every morning but the cost was quite low. I'd stay again when I return to Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

TINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Hao

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, guest house clean and quiet. However, the electric kettle in the room is leaking, there is a safety concern
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and classy. Our host was an extremely pleasant gentleman. We would have stayed longer if there was availability. Book it. Now!
Front of house
Park across the road
Park across the road.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

Excellent value for money

Comfortable and welcoming. Room immaculate. Free parking. Ideal location for exploring Edinburgh on foot.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was charming. I loved my room - very much a guest house, more like a B&B than a hotel, which is what I wanted. The small decanter of Scotch in the room and the shortbread biscuits were a delightful touch. While the location might seem less than than central, it was only a short and easy bus ride from central Edinburgh - though I preferred walking up Leith Walk into town, which has lots of cafes, pubs, bookstores, used record stores, etc. along it. Suited me down to the ground
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Sad accomodations.

I got locked out of my room right away and luckily another guest was able to get ahold of staff.They used an antiquated physical key that was unnecessarrily heavy. My bathroom was in the hallway outside of my room and was a pain to lock. There was no kitchen or bar, but an empty room that could have been used for that purpose. The price was descent. Yet, you wouldn't want to be there except to sleep. I wouldn't stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great host.. spotlessly clean older building. Quiet yet close to amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Sandaig

Very comfortable and convenient for my purposes. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms in a modernized building. Across from a park with bus access out front and a short walk to the tram.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kosei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was such a cute property. Was very convenient being right next to the bus stops. Host there was very helpful and kind. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Sandaig. It was close to restaurants and shopping and the tram line. Luke was very helpful and very personable. He was very prompt in replying to our requests.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This wasn’t a very confident location with my grandmother bc there a large amount of walking to the tram and bus. But someone younger like myself it was a great location! The room was small but beautiful! The bed was comfy and the pillows were great! The staff were so friendly and accommodating and helpful! We stayed 2 nights here and we were very pleased with our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as advertised .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine

A nice place in a great location, close to transport, a park & nice shops. The room we stayed in was perhaps a bit more run-down than the website pictures let on (chipped paint & scuffed walls, precariously hung curtains, loud squeaky hinges on door, and a tricky knob on bathroom door). But it was clean & the complimentary sherry was a cute touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quaint property in a cozy Edinburgh neighborhood. Charming well maintained old home. Comfortable bed & pillows. Super clean. Luke our host was a delight and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luke was so incredibly friendly! He greeted us at the door and made us feel right at home with a tray of tea and snacks. Hotel was clean and we walked easily from the tram station. There were several cafes and bars nearby as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very spacious, everything we needed. Beautiful quality decor. Can't recommend highly enough
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked very late and was able to communicate with someone by phone fairly quickly. It’s a big house and operates as such.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mr C Kingsley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Happy with the stay, would like to have the website updated as stated breakfast available but this is no longer an option. Bed was hard compared to my normal bed, although that could just be my preference. Luke and Andy, fantastic hosts. Would be happy to return but would choose ensuite facilitates next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly helpful room lovely very clean comfortable dissapointed cooker broken could not have breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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