Sakura Edinburgh Guest House

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Edinburgh, a short walk to University of Edinburgh
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Family Room
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Exterior detail
Interior

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

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

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Garden View

Highlights

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

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

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

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About the area

Edinburgh

Sakura Edinburgh Guest House puts you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Southside guest house include Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket.

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Grassmarket - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Princes Street - 5 min drive - 2.7 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

  • ‪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

Guesthouse in Edinburgh, a short walk to University of Edinburgh
Sakura Edinburgh Guest House offers its guests laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Edinburgh guest house 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 an iron/ironing board. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Edinburgh guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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 fire extinguisher, 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 on-site 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at Sakura Edinburgh Guest House?

Sakura Edinburgh Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sakura Edinburgh Guest House?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sakura Edinburgh Guest House on 25 Nov 2024 start from AU$113.68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Sakura Edinburgh Guest House?

The closest beach to Sakura Edinburgh Guest House is Portobello Beach (4.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sakura Edinburgh Guest House?

No, Sakura Edinburgh Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sakura Edinburgh Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sakura Edinburgh Guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Sakura Edinburgh Guest House Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 421 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 421 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 421 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 421 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 421 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

8/10 Good

Tamela

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Edgar

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Christian

Business traveller
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

2/10 Terrible

Phillip

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't stay here.
The place was ell situated for my reason to be in Edinburgh, but the room I was given was in the basement and only 3 feet wide!. It was terrible.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Nadiia

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Martin

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The manager of the property was really friendly upon checking in, but the condition of the property is poor. The shower is absolutely filthy and rotting with mouldy sealant. Missing floorboards in the bathroom, holes in the shower. The bedroom looked clean but there are cables trailing everywhere, the door can't be locked from the inside, holes are covered with tape, huge gaps under the door. Other residents were quite noisy banging doors and cooking in their room. It's a convenient location but you're better off staying in a hostel if I'm honest. I travelled for work purposes and I wouldn't stay again. I have pictures to prove what I'm saying as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Cameron

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sadly, 230 nights on hotel.com this is the worst
I stayed here for 2 nights. I am a frequent travelled and a £180 for 2 night. I have never rated a hotel less the 7/10 in 150+ properties I have staying in throughout the UK and Europe. I am a solicitor who travels internationally and like small local hotels. I booked a single garden room which is sadly was not provided. I instead got a basement room with no natural light, garden view, or internal toilet. The below review, is not an exaggerator, change of wording or dishonest in any way. The room was a not a garden room, instead a basement room facing a completely blocked out fire escape window with no natural light. There appeared to be a false wall behind this. I was appalled. The bathroom and shower area, for the room were around 15 feet away at the other end of the hall with a sign that read “we monitor who uses this” - great if it’s kids. The shower head was covered in mould and the on off switch was hanging off the wall. I would state this could be a legionnaires disease risk. The room, had zero natural light, lines (apart from the towels, were at least 30 years old. The bathroom had signs all over switches, which stated “do not touch”, and loose tiles, to hold parts together, and holes were present throughout the bathroom. The shower was loose, falling off the wall. The red carpet covering the house, was filthy. The Kettle provided had rust, and I was unable to sleep due to the loud shouting in the room above of an indian/urdu male swearing and screaming
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Ben

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like having to walk over the bed to get to the sink. Most makeshift room I’ve ever seen. Shower and most of the place is falling to pieces
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not looking to get Leagionnaires disease
do you like mold and high humidity basements with disgusting bathrooms? then, this is the place for you. The Edinburgh City Council should condemn this hotel until it is safe to occupy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023