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 shops or notable monuments 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 acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals 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.
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 theatre scene and notable monuments.
George Square
You can find out about the history of Edinburgh when you stop by George Square. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments.
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 acclaimed art galleries or seek out its golf courses.
Top hotels in Southside
The Scholar
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025
The Scott
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
YOTEL Edinburgh
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
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 Summerhall while you're exploring the area.
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Castle to St. Giles' Cathedral – 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 George Square if you have time to explore the area.
Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Edinburgh Castle or Scott Monument 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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- University of Edinburgh
- Festival Theatre
- The Meadows
- Royal Commonwealth Pool
- Dynamic Earth
- George Square
- Potterrow Student Centre
- National Library of Scotland
- Summerhall
- Surgeon's Hall
- Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments
- Pickering's Gin Distillery
- Wohl Pathology Museum
- Royal Mile
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Princes Street
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- George Street
- Edinburgh Park
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre
- Princes Street Gardens
- Heriot-Watt University
- St. Andrew Square
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Military Tattoo Theatre