Sakura Edinburgh Guest House

2.5 star property

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A building with a 'HOUSE' sign, a gated entrance, and a small garden area.
A row of black metal railings with ornate designs, leading to a building with classical architecture.
A twin room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a wall-mounted phone, and two framed pictures.
A hallway with a wooden dresser, a large mirror, and a painting on the wall.
A grassy area with a metal fence and a pathway.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$257
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug

Explore the area

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18 West Preston Street, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 9PU
  • Place, The Meadows
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Garden View

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket. 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 Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.

What's nearby

  • The Meadows - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Holyrood Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Mile - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Grassmarket - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 19 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Matto Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Southern Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Grapes - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lady And The Bear - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Abbey - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sakura Edinburgh Guest House

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.

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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
  • 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

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

  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 12 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sakura Edinburgh Guest House on 25 Aug 2026 start from AU$257, 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

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 494 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 494 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 494 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 494 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 494 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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

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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8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location but the toilet seat was broken.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having booked a single room with a shared bathroom, it was a pleasant surprise to get a twin room with its own bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was in the chinese quarter, national park very close.. everything was fine, but very cold all night.. the room was only Luke warm at ambout 5pm.. No way, I’ve turning the heat up and then it went off at 7 pm and didn’t come back on until the following morning..
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Giuseppe

Liked: Staff & service
Good, but not the best. Clean enough but it definitely need refurbished in some parts (locks, shower room, furniture). The separate shower room made things a bit mode uncomfortable. I've got assigned a basement room that was not stated during the booking, but still had a window as the building is on a sort of a hill. The receptionist was very kind and explained everything you need to access the property. Not crowded area but all you need is there: 20 minutes walk from the old town, bus stop right round the corner.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, highly recommend would book again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cheap, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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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

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, cosy room, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Zach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice host, affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Athol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a basic place, not fancy but clean,quiet and the staff were very friendly and helpful. I had a room with an ensuite bathroom which was small but functional. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very walkable to the Mile
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was fine and the owner contacted me as I was arriving late.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service

It’s okay

Basic guest house in a great location. Check -in/check-out was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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 traveller

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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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
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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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10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Near University. Well connected
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

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