Southside
Edinburgh





Visit Southside
Stay near popular Southside attractions
Things to do

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh

Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour

Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Southside Hotel Deals

Ten Hill Place
"Great place with a nice and well maintained staff. Location is perfect and for that alone it is a great hotel."
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026

The Scott
"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 Jul 11, 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"Came for the weekend as friends were attending the Critical Role event in the castle. Room was spacious, clean, inviting and well stocked. The bed was very comfortable but the pillows are horrendously soft and give no support whatsoever. We had a fan in the room, but it was not very effective and ..."
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
"Room was excellent. Access to the swimming pool and sauna was much appreciated to start a day exploring edinburgh"
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
"Clean rooms and great staff. Staff was very friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2026

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
"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 Jul 13, 2026
Where to stay in Southside

Old Town Edinburgh
Old Town Edinburgh is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Royal Mile and Princes Street.

Edinburgh City Centre
While you're in Edinburgh City Centre, take in top sights like Royal Mile or Princes Street, and hop on the metro to see more the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.

New Town
Travelers 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.

Tollcross
Travelers come to Tollcross for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Usher Hall and King's Theatre while you're in town.

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.























