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Sherwood Guest House

4.0 star property
Georgian guesthouse within easy reach of Edinburgh Castle

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Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily buffet breakfast
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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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom (Not in room) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 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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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 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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Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 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

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 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 neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Holyrood Park - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Meadows - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 2.0 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

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brass Monkey Grange - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪New Garden Grove - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Old Bell Inn - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sherwood Guest House

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

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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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

Fee & policy details

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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Reviews

Sherwood Guest House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as lovely, great, very good, and excellent with a variety of fresh produce. (31 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

We had a lovely stay during thr Fringe. Great location, lovely room and fantastic breakfast. Highly recommend :)
Laura, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place to stay in Edinburgh!! The rooms were lovely and our hostess was so kind and helpful with her recommendations.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice location lovely host nice fresh produce at breakfast
Allan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to start and end the day. We really enjoyed our stay!
Jessica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing host, wonderful property located in a walkable location. Highly recommend staying here, in what is a wonderfully clean and well maintained property and rooms.
Einar, 3-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Nice, well-kept accommodations. A bit small but otherwise good stay.
Jose, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast and Vivienne is a fantastic host. Would definitely recommend and stay again when in Edinburgh.
Lewis, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the owner Vivienne. Extremely clean. And excellent breakfasts. We loved our stay.
Gina, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Sherwood Guest House was excellent. It is immaculate, comfortable, and conveniently located. The proprietors are warm and welcoming and ensured that we were well taken care of... We hope to visit again.
Amelia Jane Delarosbel, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place to stay! Walking location to all the main attractions downtown and Viviane is a great host. Very clean. Cute breakfast room as well.
Caroline, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Vivienne’s guest house is perfection. Our family loved the decor, the amenities and the breakfast. It was very easy to visit Edinburgh from this location. Vivienne is so friendly and welcoming.
Karen, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hostess was wonderful- friendly, helpful.
Lois, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience!
Paige, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Devine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay here. It was close to the city center and had a bus stop right out front that made it easy to get anywhere we needed. Several shops and food options near by. Vivienne was amazing and was great with giving us suggestions and recommendations for places to go and things to do. Breakfast was offered in the morning it was great. Would def recommend and would absolutely stay here again. Thanks again
Ashley, 2-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

Great breakfast and wonderful host. The room was very comfortable and we really enjoyed that it was walkable to Edinburgh highlights!
Jennifer, 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

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

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

Amazing stay in Edinburgh

We had a very pleasant stay. Vivienne is an amazing and helpful host. The room was spacious and very clean. Would recommend!
Maria, 3-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

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