Southside
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Top hotels in Southside

The Scott
"This rustic yet modern building is in walking distance of historic Edinburgh. The room and amenities were excellent, service great, the sister restaurant had excellent food and drinks. Highly recommend this hotel."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026

The Scholar
"This was a great place to stay during our three nights in Edinburgh! I loved the location as it wasn’t in a super busy area but was close enough to everything that you could walk or take public transportation. The buses were easy to use, you could just scan your credit card when you got on. The restaurant ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
"Hallways were dingy and had a damp smell. Actual room was fine, just the shower was outdated. Overall didn’t feel clean."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"Property is located at the bottom of castle hill. Very good location but a lot of steps up to get to the Royal Mile where the main attractions are located. Note that the hotel does not have AC in the rooms. However, they provide a fan that does help. My guess is that normally this is not a problem, ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
"Overall a disappointing experience. Only nice thing was the convenient location. When we arrived with 3 heavy bags, the lift to carry the bags up was broken. So we were forced to carry them up the stairs. We found that the sheets we slept on gave us itchy skin and receptionist told us the sheets ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
"Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Great Location and rooms."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southside

Pleasance
When in Pleasance, you can plan a visit to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Newington
Historical sites, museums and cafes are just a few things travellers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Summerhall while you're exploring the area.

Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.

Grange
Travellers enjoy Grange for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Carlton Cricket Club while you're in the area.

Marchmont
Marchmont is well liked for its bars, and you can visit sights like Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile if you have time to explore the area.
