Southside
Edinburgh
Visit Southside
Stay near popular Southside attractions
Things to do
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour
Top hotels in Southside
Ten Hill Place
"Nice, clean hotel. Comfortable room. Wifi worked! That’s a shocker. Very attentive staff."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
The Scott
"Wonderful stay. The building is lovely and has the perfect, Scottish Country Estate feel. The bar is cozy, the breakfast delicious and all the staff are warm and welcoming. The location is very walkable from downtown Edinburgh - about 20 minutes or a quick, inexpensive Uber ride if the weather breaks. ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"This hotel was an excellent place to stay centrally located with the most helpful staff. I would recommend this to anybody."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
"No laundry facilities for guest use—only laundry service. Otherwise fabulous! The staff were so friendly and helpful. They allowed us to check in early in the morning, which was a lifesaver because we were wiped out from traveling. They helped us figure out how to use the train station when we were ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
"Clean rooms and great staff. Staff was very friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
"There were someone else's pubic hairs in the tub. We called the front desk and someone with a rag and bottle of pink spray came up within minutes and wiped the tub but never rinsed it with water. Beds were clean and comfortable. All staff were excellent. Pleasant and polite. The building is just ..."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Southside
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Princes Street – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Royal Mile or Princes Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
New Town
Travellers love New Town for its popular shops, and you can see more of Edinburgh by jumping on the metro at Princes Street Tram Stop or St Andrew Square Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Princes Street and Assembly Rooms.
Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and King's Theatre while in the area.
Leith
Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Edinburgh Port and Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre are major draws, and you can catch the metro at The Shore Tram Stop or Port of Leith Tram Stop to see more of the city.
