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Sakura Edinburgh Guest House

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Front of property
Property grounds

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Garden View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Garden View

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

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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

Family Room

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

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

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

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

Double or Twin Room, Garden View

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

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

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

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

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

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About this property

Sakura Edinburgh Guest House

This smoke-free guesthouse features laundry facilities and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Limited housekeeping is available.
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.

During your stay at Sakura Edinburgh Guest House, you're just a quick walk from University of Edinburgh. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 6 minutes by foot from University of Edinburgh and a 4-minute drive from Royal Mile
Sakura Edinburgh Guest House offers its guests laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Edinburgh guest house is smoke free.

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
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 at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival.

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

Sakura Edinburgh Guest House Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 487 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 487 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 487 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 487 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 487 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

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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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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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
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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

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

Tamela

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

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
Verified

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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8/10 Good

greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A bit dated and was down in basement
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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6/10 Okay

neil

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient and friendly but poor condition.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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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6/10 Okay

Nopphadaj

The bed was comfortable but the layout it a bit unpractically. The hrleater low on the temperature it couldn't make the room warmer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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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

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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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
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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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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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4/10 Poor

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very run down, but only accommodation available in Edinburgh. Get what you pay for and still overpriced!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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4/10 Poor

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I liked it was near the city centre. I didn't like the noisy front window (garbage keeper, pub)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025