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Sandaig Guest House

4.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse in Edinburgh with free parking

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Exterior
Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Front of property
Fireplace
Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar

Explore the area

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5 East Hermitage Place, Leith Links, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 8AA
  • Edinburgh Port
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Royal Yacht Britannia
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - twin
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
  • 25.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room, Ensuite

Family Room, Ensuite

Family Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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About the area

Edinburgh

At Sandaig Guest House you'll be 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Princes Street and 3.3 km (2 mi) from Royal Mile. Highlights at this Victorian guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a library. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out and dry cleaning/laundry services. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .You'll be 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from University of Edinburgh and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Edinburgh Castle with a stay at this 4-property class Leith guest house.
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What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Princes Street - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Royal Mile - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 8 min drive - 4.2 km

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 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Artisan Roast - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Persevere Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Bullfinch - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brass Monkey the Shore - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Sandaig Guest House

Victorian guesthouse in Edinburgh with free parking
Sandaig Guest House offers its guests a library, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. Sandaig Guest House also features a fireplace in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and express check-in. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Victorian Edinburgh guest house is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1861
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Sandaig Guest House offers 9 accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Edinburgh guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Cot (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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (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 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

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
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Sandaig Guest House?

Yep, Sandaig Guest House has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandaig Guest House?

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandaig Guest House on 6 Mar 2025 start from AU$125.60, 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 Sandaig Guest House?

The closest beach to Sandaig Guest House is Portobello Beach (3.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sandaig Guest House?

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

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

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sandaig Guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Sandaig Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 257 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Lynn

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

TINA

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

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Eryn

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Kelly

The property has some age, it also has character, the room was smaller than average, there are restaurants and bars in close proximity. Distance to downtown is a long walk, but a short cab ride. There are transportation options. I found it a bit difficult to reach the staff at the Sandaig, but they were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Miss A

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful room and well finished. Gorgeous and modern newly installed shower room, with very large shower. Some advisory notes : Car parking limited/a bit tricky as all on road, no reserved parking. We arrrived late after closure of reception. It was difficult to get instructions to gain entry outside of hours, we phoned 3 times before being sent a note. Instructions were missing a step as they didn’t explain there were actually TWO touch pads so we were stuck outside the lobby for 20 minutes not knowing how to get in, eventually worked it out. We phoned and left a voicemail, no one got back to us, not even in the morning to apologise. Bathroom was not attached to room so had to go across hallway to use it. That wasn’t expected, but not a big deal, but was a pain having to unlock and keep unlocking and locking the heavy doors which creaked, we felt because of the noise we were inconveniencing other guests. Would like to suggest a regular bathroom lock so you don’t have to lock it with a key each time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kurt, Amherst

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and staff very accommodating!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located. Excellent apartment and very friendly staff. Nice touches short bread and sherry in room. Definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Andy was very responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Mihai

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Sandaig Guest House
Great hotel in a lovely old building in a nice part of Leith. On arriving Luke was very enthusiastic about showing us to our room and getting us settled in (the sherry was a nice touch). The room was spacious and spotlessly clean; and the hotel itself very quiet at night (which is a massive bonus for a light sleeper like me). Street parking is at a premium but we were fortunate to find a space directly across from the hotel and didn’t move the car at all during the stay. Leith Walk is a 10 minute stroll away from the hotel and has every type of coffee shop and restaurant you could want; and if you keep walking you arrive In Edinburgh in about 30 minutes. If I had to find a criticism it would be that the decor is tired and needs refreshing, things are looking a little warn for the hotel’s price. Additionally, we weren’t in the type of room we booked which was disappointing considering I had chosen the room type on the decor shown on the website (booked a superior double and we’re put in a family). Overall a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

luke

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay Laxman

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Barkha

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Dave

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
The peace and quiet and good location for Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
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

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here during the pandemonium that was Taylor Swift’s tour and it was exactly what we needed. Easy transportation into the city center on the tram but far enough removed from the hustle and bustle that it was very peaceful! Highly recommend. The front desk is a little unorthodox but anytime we needed to talk to someone, we called the number they provided and had help within minutes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and value
We stayed one of the ensuite rooms with vaulted ceilings and a dormer window- you just need to remember to duck ocasionaly. It's on the second floor so you need to allow for this, not a problem for most people. We were surprised how much space there was and the view over the park was lovely. The location in Leith is much closer to the city centre than it may appear as the regular (2-10 mins wait) new tram line whooshes you to the centre in 5-15 minutes. Accommodation in Edinburgh is an expensive thing most of the time and this guesthouse represents value for money. Thanks for the sherry and almond slice, nice little extras!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

diana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The bed had hair in it and the shower needed a deep clean. Never was anyone available to talk to …just txt. So we just accepted. In general in decent shape.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024