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Sherwood Guest House

4.0 star property
Georgian Edinburgh guesthouse in Newington with free breakfast

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Porch
Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite
Front of property
Staircase
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom (Not in room)

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom (Not in room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2016
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
42 Minto Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2BR

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 5 min drive
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Abbey - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Southpour - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Old Bell Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Sherwood Guest House

Upscale guest house near University of Edinburgh
Sherwood Guest House provides a free breakfast buffet and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Smoke-free property and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Sherwood Guest House feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1832
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not 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

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Sherwood Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sherwood Guest House?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Sherwood Guest House?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours, for a fee.

What time is check-out at Sherwood Guest House?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Sherwood Guest House located?

Located in Newington, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of National Library of Scotland and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Grassmarket are also within 1 mile (2 km). Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 23 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 25 minutes.

Sherwood Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 289 out of 372 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 372 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 372 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 372 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 372 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rose Ann

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail, NEWINGTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property owner Vivian was absolutely amazing. She’s very welcoming. She’s all about making sure that her guests have the best possible experience while staying in Scotland.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great host, convenient location with good bus connectivity, fantastic breakfast... But, small rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely bedroom. Breakfast was very good. Vivienne was a lovely host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vivienne was very welcoming and a lovely hostess. We felt safe and everything was neat and clean. Breakfast was lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The most welcoming of guest houses
Vivienne and her staff are absolutely wonderful. We felt incredibly welcomed as soon as we walked in, the breakfast was delicious, and our room was cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nerni

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vivianne is an incredible host. The Inn is both elegant and comfortable. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and wonderful host. The room was very comfortable and we really enjoyed that it was walkable to Edinburgh highlights!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was beautiful. Vivien was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a wonderful spot to stay with a terrific Host. She told us of all the best places to go and really made us feel at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Comfortable!
Our family of 3 stayed at the Sherwood Inn for 2 nights. It was perfect! Breakfast was delicious. It was our 3 year olds favorite meal of the day both days in Edinburgh. The room was very comfortable for the 3 of us with very high ceilings and a nice en suite. I hope we find ourselves with more time in Edinburgh again sometime and we will definitely be staying here again. Thank you, Vivienne!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Place to Stay
This is a fantastic place to stay. I read all of the 5 star reviews and they are absolutely true, I can definitely recommend staying here. Vivienne is a really friendly, knowledgeable and helpful host and we felt so welcomed from the moment we arrived. It's in a perfect position to explore Edinburgh and the local pubs are brilliant for food and drinks. It's a really comfortable guest house and the breakfast is perfect to start the day. I can really recommend staying at Sherwood Guest House and I would certainly book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay
Very cosy stay in Edinburgh in a great location! Vivienne our host was amazing and helped us plan our trip and gave great suggestions on how to spend our time. She was very accomodating and made us feel at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vivienne was an amazing host and her place was exactly as advertised. She made recommendations the entire trip and we took her up on every one of them and it absolutely made our trip. Highly recommend her place to anyone. My son forgot his toy there and she even drove it to the airport for us so he didn’t leave it behind. Incredible woman
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Ferrari

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved Sherwood Guest House!
It was amazing. Vivienne was so friendly and welcoming. The rooms are beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hosting at its best
Vivienne was lovely. So helpful and friendly and welcoming. Would definitely stay here again when next in Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tannia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay at Sherwood Guest House. Spotlessly clean and bright room, breakfast was perfect, host was amazing, helpful and loads of local knowledge and it was easy walking distance to attractions or the bus right on the doorstep. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family holiday
Had a lovely stay, the host was friendly and informative. The room had lots of amenities, very comfortable and spacious too. Breakfast was great, lots of choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sherwood Guest House was a really wonderful place to stay. Vivienne was an amazing hostess. She was friendly and very helpful with tips for travelling in the city. The room was super cute and well maintained. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, lovely owner who was so kind. Vivienne went above and beyond and made us feel right at home. Delicious breakfast, convenient location (only a 20 minute walk to main attractions). We will come back! Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023