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Sherwood Guest House

4.0 star property
Georgian guesthouse within easy reach of University of Edinburgh

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Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Free daily buffet breakfast
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Located near the historic Royal Mile, Sherwood Guest House offers a warm welcome with a breakfast buffet and free in-room WiFi. Previous guests have praised the helpful staff, ensuring your stay is both relaxing and rejuvenating.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (2)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Digital TV service
  • Free parking nearby
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 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
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2016
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin 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 - 0.9 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Princes Street - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive
  • Slateford Station - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 23 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 25 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 29 min walk

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

Sherwood Guest House puts you just a 5-minute drive from Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Free perks include buffet breakfast daily and WiFi. This Georgian guest house is also just a 5-minute drive from University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free offsite parking nearby
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1832
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Georgian architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

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

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, Eurocard, Barclaycard

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sherwood Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sherwood Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Sherwood Guest House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Sherwood Guest House?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sherwood Guest House?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What's the area around Sherwood Guest House like?

Sherwood Guest House is a short 11-minute walk from University of Edinburgh and 13 minutes' walk from Holyrood Park.

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Sherwood Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, wonderful, great, and lovely with a variety of choices. (22 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay for the three nights we were in Edinburgh. Great selection at breakfast, bus stop just outside the guest house and a few pubs close as well.
Nicklas, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location.Viennese is an helpful, friendly, interactive and excellent host. Great breakfast with much varieties and the rolls are freshly baked. Clear instructions given regarding the stay and great help in advising places to visit. Fun talking to Viennie.
Fong Oi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Vivianne is absolutely amazing! Very welcoming and accommodating. The sta
Danielle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Two wonderful days in Edinburgh

We enjoyed our stay at Sherwood Guest House a lot. The room is a bit small, but really comfortable with a cooker and free tea and coffee. There's also a microwave, which we didn't use, but anyway great. Vivienne is an extremely kind, open minded and helpful host. The breakfast was also very, very good. There's a super bus connection right outside the house.We can do nothing but highly recommend Sherwood Guest House.
Jan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Vivianne is an incredible host. The Inn is both elegant and comfortable. We loved our stay!
Nerni, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Taylor, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Vivienne was very welcoming and a lovely hostess. We felt safe and everything was neat and clean. Breakfast was lovely!
Erin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Welcome stay in a well located B&B.

A fabulous stay in this lovely B&B. The host was warm and friendly and made us feel very welcome. Was happy to help with buses, places to visit and eat. Location was great for exploring Edinburgh.
Ingrid, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely bedroom. Breakfast was very good. Vivienne was a lovely host.
Patricia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our host, Vivienne, was phenomenal! The Sherwood house is a beautiful property and obviously well cared for. The bed was comfortable and we had a large bathroom in our room. There is a bus stop just a few feet from the property. We will definitely stay here again.
Christine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
katie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Elise, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved Sherwood Guest House!

It was amazing. Vivienne was so friendly and welcoming. The rooms are beautiful.
Rachel Ferrari, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tannia, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful experience

It was a lovely stay, nice clean rooms, good facilities and a wonderful breakfast. Vivienne was an amazing host, and she gave us a lot of tips on What to experience in Edinburgh.
6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was beautiful. Vivien was very helpful
Lynda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My teen son and I loved our stay here! Host Vivienne was lovely and very helpful, printing boarding passes for us and maintaining excellent communication prior to and during our stay. We would definitely return!
Sunita, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Debra, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great included breakfast. Netflix available on TV
Ian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful host who was very helpful. Room overlooked garden and was very quiet. Excellent access to public buses. So many choices for breakfast!
Glenda, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

NIce stay in Sherwood guest house

Nice and quiet accommodation. Clean room, excellent breakfast. Vivienne, the owner, was friendly and helpful. Good beds and sheets. Bus stop next to the hotel, with good access to the city centre (Royal Mile). Bus to city centre in 10 min and walk in 20 min.
Johanna, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Vivienne was so helpful with local information for dinning and transportation. The breakfast was delicious and a great start to the day. the room was comfortable and clean and a perfect resting spot after sightseeing all day in beautiful Edinburgh. I will definitely stay here again the next time I am in Edinburgh
Kiri, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of the most welcoming owner we've met in a very long time. Vivienne knows how to make her guests feel at home....I highly recommand this guest house...
Francois, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hosting at its best

Vivienne was lovely. So helpful and friendly and welcoming. Would definitely stay here again when next in Edinburgh.
M, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Ian, 4-night trip