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
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Southside
Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive
"Good value for money.very good location"
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026
The Scott
"Nora who checked us in was lovely and very friendly. The room was nice and liked that it had a couple of arm chairs and a coffee table to sit at. The downside was it did lack space to put cases/ clothes. There is a wardrobe but it is so dark in that corner you need to use the torch on your phone ..."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
"Added breakfast and it was well worth 12.50 There’s a lot of deferred maintenance in the building. Pool and changing areas were dirty and had mold on the ceiling. Hoses were going through the changing room. We went to the pool and hot tub in the evening and it was really very crowded, my tip is to ..."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
"Ongoing works at the hotel meant no sleep as works were carried out overnight. No coffee pods in room and not enough staff on at breakfast to clear tables"
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026
Point A Edinburgh Haymarket
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"Stay was ok. Maintenance in the room frlt a bit DIYish. Cleanliness was probably fine but aging furniture & decor made it feel below par."
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Southside
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
