Southside Travel Guide
Edinburgh





Visit Southside
Stay near popular Southside attractions
Things to do

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer

Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket

Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Top hotels in Southside

Ten Hill Place
"Hotels.com promised that we would receive a refund for an extra night that was booked by mistake. The hotel manager confirmed in writing that they were happy to authorise the refund and advised that Hotels.com (Expedia) needed to process it. Despite this, Hotels.com told us the hotel was refusing ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

The Scott
"Incredible place to stay with outstanding staff, amazing breakfast, and clean all around. Easy to walk to and from, with even easier access to bus stops."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
"Very good hotel"
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
"Great location. Close to the airport, also to all major route east, west, north and south. Edinburgh city center is 20 mins away. Wonderfull setting on 2 golf courses, so plenty of nice walks. Free parking. Worst thing is driving out of the hotel and joining the A71. Horrible junction."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
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.























