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Reviews of Sonas Guesthouse 3 stars

3 East Mayfield, Edinburgh, EH9 1SD, United Kingdom

#33 of 156 B&Bs and Inns in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 381 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    10
    Will be back
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great communication, very well presented and top location.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    10
    Quiet, comfortable stay with everything you need
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was great and lady was friendly and helpful

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2023

    9.0
    We enjoyed our stay and we’re grateful for the help provided by the staff. We liked the setting too.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no real negatives. The bathroom is quite small and no shelf space and it is built into the room. There is no space to put one’s toiletries or personal items.

    The Sonos Guest House is in a nice residential area with easy walking to a few restaurants and great pub! The room was well appointed and very clean. The staff were very kind and helpful. We were pleased with our stay and would return again.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    9.0
    Stay in an authentic Scottish guest house close to the Edinburgh Old Town with friendly hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The double bed was relatively small (~140cm if I am not mistaken). I believe that this is very common when staying in Scottish guest houses. If you are looking for bigger beds, you should consider staying in an international hotel chain.

    Great guest house with very friendly hosts. The location is not too far from Edinburgh Old Town so we exclusively walked during our trip. Alternatively, there is a bus stop very close to the guest house. Even though they do not serve any breakfast at the moment, they provided us with complementary instant porridge and snacks on a daily basis. The room was clean and comfortable and contained everything we needed for a long weekend. Check in and check out was quick and easy. After we checked out, the hosts allowed us to leave the luggage in the guest house since our flight was scheduled later that day. I'd definitely recommend staying here if you are going to visit Edinburgh.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    9.0
    A cozy guest house where old meets new
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Some of the electrical fixtures and appliances, while functioning safely, are getting a little old and could be freshened up. There was no outlet where I could charge my phone by my bedside, which was slightly inconvenient, but it's something you get used to and is no big deal. Other than that, this was a very pleasant stay, and I would book again.

    The guest house provides you with two locks - one fob for the front door, and a key to your room, which provides a very strong sense of security during your stay. The interior design really blends modern convenience with the vintage 19th century aesthetic, which is when the townhouse was built, from the winding staircase to the high ceiling in my room, which I did not expect but was a really lovely surprise. The room itself, while on the smaller side, was cozily decorated, and you are provided with a small breakfast bag when you check-in, which includes porridge, granola bars, bread and fruit juice. While the place doesn't serve full breakfast, it does have a dining area downstairs where you can grab light breakfast such as cereal, tea, coffee etc. before you head out for the day. The host and staff here were very welcoming and helpful, especially concerning my request to leave my luggage inside after checkout, so that I may explore the city and come back to pick them up later. The instructions were very clear and I appreciated this accommodation and the hassle-free experience.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A nice confortable room. Easy Check-in and there is tea, coffee and some snacks waiting for you. Also there are busstops not far away so you can reache the City-Center easylie.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    10
    Clean and quiet and very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing that could have improved my stay would have been to have a mini-refrigerator in the room.

    The guesthouse is spotlessly clean and located in a great neighborhood on a quiet side street. I also loved having a bathtub to soak in after spending all day walking around Edinburgh.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room a bit small for a longer stay.

    We came late straight from the airport and they have prepared the checkin for us that worked well. We only stayed 1 night so we cant say much more. Nicely decorated, new room.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2023

    9.0
    visited for university open day with my daughter and it was in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    no air con but not usually as hot as it was water supply low so shower not the best

    peaceful stunning setting very clean and well presented very helpful friendly host thoughtful goody bag for breakfast

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2023

    10
    A great experience in a cosy place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    My experience at Sonas Guesthouse exceeded by far my expectations! My room was perfectly cleaned and prepared to accommodate my wife and me. In addition to the cosy place itself, a grab-and-go breakfast was available since we'd travel pretty early the next day. Lastly, the surrounding area is lovely, and we could find a perfect Greek restaurant right around the corner. I won't think twice when booking a place for my next quick stay in Edinburgh!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2023

    9.0
    perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    very clean

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    8.0
    Location and practical are the keys
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It will need a bit of repairing something and having carpet is not hygienic at all.

    The location was perfect. They provide breakfast for every morning. The house has a very nice living room where you can eat. They have free parking, and the access guide to check in is very easy to follow. In general the organisation is great.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    good value for money . needed a fan as hot.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2023

    9.0
    Very good place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Very good and well-run guesthouse with helpful owner. We appreciated that some breakfast food was available even if they were not able to provide a cooked breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2023

    10
    i like the place
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no things

    the bed was comfortable and clean room also is contained all snacks

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2023

    10
    Would highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Not a thing

    The room was spotless and comfortable, easy to reach bus stops, Irene is a wonderful host.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2023

    10
    We had a lovely stay. Irene is so warm and welcoming. Very clean and a charming property.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Irene was so welcoming and accommodating. The location is perfect. Easy walk to Holyrood Palace yet quiet and peaceful. We had a great nights sleep.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2023

    8.0
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Some warning that I would be at the top floor, with two long, very windy stairs to heft my suitcase up!

    Convenient to everything, and getting around by bus. Nice facility.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The guest house and the room was very clean and warm. The host, Irene, is exceptionally great! She is very caring and would make sure everything is well. We had a minor issue with the shower, and she immediately took care of it and fixed it.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was top rate!!

    The beautiful, friendly, embracing, and charming character of our room, hospitality, location and Irene exceeded our expectations! It was a wonderful three days in Edinburgh, we walked to city center daily and had the time of our lives!! Thank you so much for a truly amazing first time Scotland experience!! Every thing was perfect!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host made me feel like I was part of the family

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2023

    9.0
    Great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Cleanliness and perfectly functional.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2023

    9.0
    Highly recomended
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Lovely clean and spacious room. Very nice employee. Compared to other accommodation where I have been before, the temperature in the room was pleasant. There were coffee and tea facilities in the room, as well as snacks every day. Yogurts and muesli available in the dining room. Walking distance to the center approx. 35 minutes. Definitely recommend.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2023

    9.0
    See above
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable,quiet and good for a short stay.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2023

    9.0
    It was a great place to stay for holiday. I would try it again for my next visits.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    everything was perfect.

    The location was very good. Also it was very quiet and perfect to relax after long day walking in Edinburgh.

    Stayed in April 2023

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