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

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket

Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Top hotels in Southside

The Scott
"The building is gorgeous, the room spacious and so comfortable, but the staff is the standout here. Cheerful, helpful, and so accommodating. They made the trip for us. The breakfast is amazing - enough to carry you through lunch and beyond. The hotel is a wee bit off the beaten track if you’re wishing ..."
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

The Scholar
"\the staff were universally helpful, especially at breakfast. the cleanliness was excellent. Breakfast was good. I did not find the restaurant for other meals suited my taste but that is an individual matter. There were not enough vegetables for my liking. My first room was hard for me to navigate ..."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
"Great location, but run down rooms and amenities. From the outside and immediate entrance, the hotel looked ideal with its great location (near to airport, close to city centre, literally next to the zoo). However, in our experience, the room was tired and looked rundown albeit had a great view! ..."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"Loved this hotel so much!! Everyone was so incredibly kind and the room and bathroom were so nice! Location was absolutely perfect. Very central and you can literally see the castle from out front!"
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton
"I really enjoyed my stay at Yotel when I was here three years ago, so I booked it again this year. My complaint concerns the room: there was no window and it was right next to noisy swinging doors and across the hall from a staff room where the door often seemed to be slamming shut. I was only there ..."
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Southside

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.

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.

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 Assembly Rooms and George Street.

Leith
Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Leith Docks and Royal Yacht Britannia 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.

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.


























