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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Scott	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 685 reviews	View
Southside Guest House	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 168 reviews	View
The Salisbury Hotel	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 899 reviews	View
@part Bernard Rooms	3.0 star property	7.0 Good 60 reviews	View
Sakura Edinburgh Guest House	2.5 star property	6.2 485 reviews	View

Where to stay in Southside

Find the best Southside areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Old Town Edinburgh

Wander the narrow alleys of Edinburgh's historic center to discover the hidden delights of an area that also encompasses some of the city's top attractions.

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Early morning landscape image from Calton Hill in Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh City Centre

If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.

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New Town

Stroll around the refined Georgian quarter of Edinburgh to encounter iconic monuments, stunning art galleries and an array of stores.

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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.

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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.

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Top Southside Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

6/10 Okay

"Overall clean and convenient to airport but not friendly for bringing heavy bags via public transit"

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

4/10 Poor

"We had a cosy room with a window thank God or it would have been unbearable. Our room in Kyoto was a palace compared to this room. The pillows were like stones and that was the smallest full size bed I’ve ever seen. No coffee or water in the room, no safe again the room was so small not sure where you would put them Convenient to the train station is about it."

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location of this hotel is great it’s in a very walkable area very close to plenty of attractions/activities. Breakfast was okay for the amount you pay the restaurant is alright. The room could use some work there were stains on the carpet and the curtains and the shower wasn’t the cleanest. However we spent most of our time out walking around Edinburgh. Staff was helpful and friendly."

Frequently asked questions

What is Southside like?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Edinburgh's Southside neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre as part of your Southside travel plans.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Southside?

Based on our traveller data, The Scott is one of the top choices for your stay in Southside. This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from University of Edinburgh, and it offers a restaurant and free parking. Another good choice for your stay in the area is The Scholar.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the Southside area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Edinburgh, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 98 Southside hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Southside, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Southside.

What can I see and do in this Edinburgh neighbourhood?

Surgeon's Hall, Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments and Reid Concert Hall Museum of Instruments feature captivating exhibits to peruse while you're exploring Southside. You could also plan a visit to Queen's Hall or Festival Theatre while you're in the neighbourhood. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are some popular places to visit in the area around Southside. When you're sightseeing in Edinburgh, Pickering's Gin Distillery and Summerhall are also worth a stop.

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Stylish Southside Flat Near Old Town

The Scott

Southside Guest House

The Salisbury Hotel

The Scholar

@part Bernard Rooms

Ten Hill Place

Sakura Edinburgh Guest House

KM Apartments

KM Hotel

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport by IHG

DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport

Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport

Cringletie House Hotel

Moxy Edinburgh Airport

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate

Norton House Hotel & Spa

Dakota Edinburgh

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Where to stay in Southside

Old Town Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre

New Town

Leith

Tollcross

Top Southside Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

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