Southside Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
University of Edinburgh
Explore the campus of University of Edinburgh during your visit to Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Holyrood Park
Holyrood Park is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
The Meadows
After visiting The Meadows, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
National Library of Scotland
National Library of Scotland is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's lively festivals or seek out its golf courses.
Dynamic Earth
You can study the exhibits at Dynamic Earth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments.
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is a popular museum in Edinburgh with a rich history. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Top hotels in Southside
The Scott
Quiet location, bus stop is just outside the Pollock Halls grounds. Walking distance to the city. It is an old building, very charming and well maintained. However, there is no lift , staircases are narrow , getting help to bring luggage up can be a bit of of a wait. Overall, always a lovely ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
The Scholar
The scholar is a nice hotel in a lovely setting surrounded by trees. I had a small single room but it worked for me for the price. Quite easy to get into Edinburgh cental from the bus stoop across the street, too.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
The location was great. Rooms were very dated, with cracked stained porcelain and stained towels.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Fantastic stay at Code, Staff extremely friendly and accommodating. Stayed in the deluxe double which was great and daily events list which was unexpected. Food great, cannot find fault in anything. Will definitely stay at code again next time in Edinburgh
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Should provide Drinking water in rooms.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
The IKEA furnished hotel. All modular and undersized and “efficient “, very little shelf areas, no place to set things, the bathroom is undersized and does not fit a 6 foot tall person. Staff was friendly, breakfast great. Good location.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southside
Pleasance
When in Pleasance, you can plan a visit to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Newington
Historical sites, museums and cafes are just a few things travellers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Summerhall 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.
