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 entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries 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 lively festivals 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 entertainment choices or seek out its golf courses.
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
Nice
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Ten Hill Place
Room lovely and a good size. Location great and lots to do nearby. Staff at reception and bar were very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Room was spotless. Had everything you could need. Staff were great.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Room spotless, food great, staff pleasant and friendly.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Very friendly and helpful staff, room very clean, breakfast was very good with a large selection of hot and cold items
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Great room very nice
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
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 Pickering's Gin Distillery 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.
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.
