Southside Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Southside
The Scholar
Room was spacious very clean and warm. Staff very helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The Scott
Amazing stay. Wonderful breakfast and extremity kind and courteous staff
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Great location in the middle of Edinburgh. The hotel was clean and modern with very comfortable beds. Staff were helpful and the hotel has a small pool, gym and sauna. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
The room was great, clean and plenty of space however the TVs are completely locked down so you can't use your own streaming devices or laptops with them. Breakfast was ok, great the kids were included with every adult but 20 quid would be quite steep based on what was available. In all though, it's ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Spoless room staff were realy nice and helpful
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
The room and staff were spotless.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southside
Newington
Historical sites, museums and cafes are just a few things travellers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Pickering's Gin Distillery while you're exploring the area.
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.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.
Grange
Travellers enjoy Grange for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Carlton Cricket Club while you're in the area.
Marchmont
Marchmont is well liked for its bars, and you can visit sights like Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile if you have time to explore the area.
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.
