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
฿833
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
฿1,654
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket
฿964
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour
฿1,569
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
฿2,542
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
฿1,703
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Southside
Ten Hill Place
10 Hill Place Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿5,715 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿5,715
per night
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,012 reviews)
"Nice, clean hotel. Comfortable room. Wifi worked! That’s a shocker. Very attentive staff."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
The Scott
18 Holyrood Park Rd Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿8,749 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿8,749
per night
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (706 reviews)
"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
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿9,543 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿9,543
per night
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,783 reviews)
"Room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The room was a bit warm until we got a fan from the front desk. The staff were all very friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿8,809 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿8,809
per night
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,116 reviews)
"Room was excellent. Access to the swimming pool and sauna was much appreciated to start a day exploring edinburgh"
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club Kirknewton Scotland
The price is ฿5,382 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿5,382
per night
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Stay at this golf hotel in Kirknewton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,746 reviews)
"Clean rooms and great staff. Staff was very friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
132 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿4,991 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿4,991
per night
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,476 reviews)
"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
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Where to stay in Southside
Find the best Southside areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
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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.
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.
