Southside Travel Guide
Edinburgh





Visit Southside
Stay near popular Southside attractions
Things to do

Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

Edinburgh: Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Top hotels in Southside

The Scott
"The staff couldn’t have done more for us and our furry companion. We can’t wait to come back. The cocktails are superb!"
Reviewed on 10 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
"Amazing location and super Friday and helpful staff. Soundproofing is not great."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
"What to say...? My room didn't look like the one in the picture. I loved the bucket collecting water from the leak in the roof much more than the fluorescent green emergency exit light in my room above the door, which i couldn't turn off and kept me awake for 5 hours. It's cheap for a reason. You ..."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton
"Very nice and clean place. In a decent location to walk to things and staff will order you a taxi. Breakfast was okay, appreciated their bar and kiosk area. I had four people in a double and bunk bed room and it was a good size"
Reviewed on 12 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.


























