Sherwood Guest House

Georgian guesthouse in Edinburgh with free breakfast

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Dates

November 2025

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December 2025

Sherwood Guest House sits near the historic Royal Mile, greeting visitors with a hearty breakfast buffet and complimentary in-room WiFi. The helpful staff receives consistent praise from former guests who find their stays both relaxing and refreshing.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Tomorrow

Nov 10 - Nov 11

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Fridge

Smart TV

Renovated in 2017

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Premium bedding

Private bathroom (not in room)

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Fridge

Smart TV

Renovated in 2017

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Premium bedding

Bathrobes

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Fridge

Smart TV

Renovated in 2016

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Fridge

Smart TV

Renovated in 2017

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Fridge

Smart TV

Renovated in 2017

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

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

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

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

Similar properties

Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Business services

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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

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 smoke detector

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). St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 29 minutes by foot and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 23 minutes.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

8 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The owner is absolutely amazing cooked a beautiful breakfast she is so welcoming and just genuinelya great person

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

13 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice location lovely host nice fresh produce at breakfast

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicklas

21 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

27 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great breakfast and Vivienne is a fantastic host. Would definitely recommend and stay again when in Edinburgh.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia Jane Delarosbel

18 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

13 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

4 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great experience!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

30 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

23 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan

19 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

2 Sept 2024

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

Sunita

7 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

1 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful host who was very helpful. Room overlooked garden and was very quiet. Excellent access to public buses. So many choices for breakfast!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

NA

30 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Calm tranquillity

It was wonderful, peaceful and very clean. Our space was respected

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

7 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Vivienne was amazing. Very welcoming and a great sense of humour. Sherwood House was lovely to stay at and made our visit to Edinburgh enjoyable. Highly recommend it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

François

6 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is a beautiful guest house well driven by Vivienne, her nice owner :) Hurry to book your visit of the Castle ... additionnally, Holyrood Palace is also a must see. Take Lothian day tickets. On our side, we used the Moon app. to have a taxi to and from the airport.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

10 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I cannot say enough nice things about Vivienne and her wonderful guest house. The bedrooms are terrific, as are the breakfasts and the hospitality. You'll want for nothing -- she's already considered what you need. There's a reason this place has such high marks -- Vivienne. We had an issue that required a lot of special attention, and she was brilliant. She's running a first-class establishment, and she is hard-wired to be a guest house owner. Plus, you won't meet a friendlier human. Everything about Sherwood Guest House has it on our list of places we will stay again. Thank you, Vivienne!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

3 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great place to stay…way nicer than we expected. Host was also amazing and gave us great tips for getting around and things to do nearby. I would stay here again in a second…wouldn’t even look elsewhere.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

23 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The host Vivian was amazing! So friendly and welcoming. Room was clean and comfortable breakfast was yummy with a good variety.. would definitely recommend !

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025