The Best Hotels in Southside, Edinburgh - 2026 Updated Prices

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Where to stay in Southside

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Top Southside Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed one night, hotel clean, great location."

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff at this hotel, (particularly Amos and Sharon) were exceptional. Unfortunately I had the misfortune of falling quite ill during my stay, during breakfast of all times on the day of my checkout, and these individuals responded to my situation in an extremely professional manner. They catered to my needs at the time with tremendous empathy and concern, and made sure my wife was informed and comfortable with the medical procedures of a foreign country regarding ambulatory transportation, and her accommodations for that night. Even though the hotel was fully booked, they managed to secure a room for her so she didn't have to relocate. Obviously I have nothing but praise for this hotel. If I'm ever in Edinburgh again, this will be my preferred choice. I am back in Canada now and doing much better and wish to express my sincere thanks as well as utmost congratulations to these two outstanding individuals. This hotel is very fortunate to have them in their employ. ."

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"We were upgraded to a larger room and had early check in. The room was really nice, clean, comfy bed, and well laid out. You couldn’t ask for a more ideal location. One of us fell ill and the concierge team was exceptional - locating a doctor to come to our room, while checking in on us our entire stay. A top notch hotel, with some really cool public spaces and a pretty good bar."

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Was a nice room. Not very big, but its expected. I was worried about the gym as the photos online show a poorly equipped room. However, they have upgraded since then! It is still a small room, where 1-3 people can workout at the same time. But they have dumbbells up to 22KG, a seated bench press up to 100KG, a leg extension machine, a decent rower and 2 other cardio machines. Its a big hot in there and I'm not sure if the window opens, but its much better than I was expecting. Location is good, off to one end of town more but was quite and still easy to walk to main transit stations."

Frequently asked questions

What is Southside like?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Edinburgh's Southside neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre as part of your Southside travel plans.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the Southside area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Edinburgh, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 106 Southside hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Southside, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Southside.

What can I see and do in this Edinburgh neighbourhood?

Surgeon's Hall, Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments and Reid Concert Hall Museum of Instruments feature captivating exhibits to peruse while you're exploring Southside. You could also plan a visit to Queen's Hall or Festival Theatre while you're in the neighbourhood. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are some popular places to visit in the area around Southside. When you're sightseeing in Edinburgh, Greyfriars Charteris Centre and Pickering's Gin Distillery are also worth a stop.

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Our top choices for Southside hotels

1. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

2. The Scholar

3. The Scott

4. The Salisbury Hotel

5. Southside Guest House

6. @part Bernard Rooms

7. Sakura Edinburgh Guest House

8. KM Hotel

9. KM Apartments

10. Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

11. Apex Grassmarket Hotel

12. Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

13. Market Street Hotel

14. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

15. Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

16. Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

17. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

18. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

19. The Balmoral Hotel

20. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Where to stay in Southside

Old Town Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre

New Town

Leith

Tollcross

Top Southside Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

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