Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min drive - 3.4 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 a short five-minute drive from Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh. Free perks include buffet breakfast daily and WiFi. This Georgian guest house is also within a short drive of Royal Mile and Princes Street. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
6 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
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
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free off-site parking nearby
Street parking available
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 shower heads
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
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 lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Sherwood Edinburgh
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Sherwood Guest House Edinburgh, 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 that you 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.
Sherwood Guest House Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
1 October 2024
Vivienne was very helpful and full of information! The house is lovely and right on the bus line to take you to the major attractions (and hop on hop off busses). It’s even walkable. The room was small, but functional, as advertised. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Edinburgh!
John
John, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 September 2024
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
Christine, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 September 2024
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.
Gail
Gail, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 September 2024
Great host, convenient location with good bus connectivity, fantastic breakfast... But, small rooms.
Ashish
Ashish, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 September 2024
Alexander
Alexander, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 September 2024
Lovely bedroom. Breakfast was very good.
Vivienne was a lovely host.
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 August 2024
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 August 2024
Vivienne was very welcoming and a lovely hostess. We felt safe and everything was neat and clean. Breakfast was lovely!
Erin
Erin, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 August 2024
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
Taylor, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 July 2024
Vivianne is an incredible host. The Inn is both elegant and comfortable. We loved our stay!
Nerni
Nerni, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 June 2024
Great breakfast and wonderful host. The room was very comfortable and we really enjoyed that it was walkable to Edinburgh highlights!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 June 2024
Room was beautiful. Vivien was very helpful
Lynda
Lynda, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 June 2024
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
Devine, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 April 2024
Brian
Brian, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 April 2024
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!
Erin
Erin, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 September 2023
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
Ian, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 September 2023
Denise
Denise, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 September 2023
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
Elise, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 September 2023
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
James
James, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 August 2023
Loved Sherwood Guest House!
It was amazing. Vivienne was so friendly and welcoming. The rooms are beautiful.
Rachel Ferrari
Rachel Ferrari, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 August 2023
Hosting at its best
Vivienne was lovely. So helpful and friendly and welcoming. Would definitely stay here again when next in Edinburgh.
M
M, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 July 2023
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
Tannia, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 July 2023
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
katie, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 June 2023
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.