Southside Guest House

Guesthouse in Edinburgh, a short walk to University of Edinburgh

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Southside Guest House puts visitors within easy reach of Edinburgh's historic heart. The Royal Mile and St. Giles' Cathedral wait just a short walk away, while University of Edinburgh sits nearby. Public areas offer WiFi for planning the next day's adventures.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Free WiFi

RM698 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Tomorrow

Oct 5 - Oct 6

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Economy Single Room, Ensuite

Very good

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Daily housekeeping

Desk

12 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Separate bedroom

Hairdryer

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Daily housekeeping

Desk

22 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Hairdryer

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Daily housekeeping

Desk

20 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Four Poster)

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Daily housekeeping

Desk

22 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Comfort Twin Room, Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Daily housekeeping

Desk

20 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

About the area

8 Newington Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1QS

What's nearby

University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Royal Mile - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Grassmarket - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Edinburgh Castle - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Princes Street - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

Princes Street Tram Stop - 4 min drive
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 19 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Royal Dick - ‬3 min walk
‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min walk
‪The Abbey - ‬1 min walk
‪Verdo - ‬1 min walk
‪Cask & Barrel Southside - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Southside Guest House

Upscale guest house near University of Edinburgh

Close to Royal Mile and Grassmarket, Southside Guest House has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Other perks at this guest house include:

Breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff and luggage storage
Smoke-free property

Room features

All guest rooms at Southside Guest House have amenities, such as WiFi.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

RM761 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

No on-site parking available

Food and drink

Breakfast available for a fee

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff

Accessibility

No lift

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Food and drink

Electric kettle

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Southside Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Southside Guest House?

As of 4 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southside Guest House on 19 Oct 2025 start from RM 581.73, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Southside Guest House?

Southside Guest House doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Southside Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Southside Guest House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Southside Guest House located?

Located in Southside, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Summerhall and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 1 mile (2 km). St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 25 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 26 minutes.

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