Southside Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Visit Southside
Stay near popular Southside attractions
Top hotels in Southside
Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive
"Location was great for old town and the royal mile. Everything was within 1 mile walk. Staff was fabulous, breakfast had a great variety and good food. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend this hotel!"
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026
The Scott
"Outlets no adequate hair dryer. Hot in the room."
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
"Clean room Staff was kind Breakfast was good Hottub in a room was good enough"
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"The hotel is on Grassmarket, a hotspot in Edinburgh."
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026
Point A Edinburgh Haymarket
"Paid extra for a room with a window and got a view of a bin and a rat trap in an alleyway. No tea/coffee making facilities in the room. Cosy double is the smallest double room I’ve ever stayed in. Tv was on a side wall and hanging precariously off the wall. No wardrobe but coat hangers on 3 hooks ..."
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
"This is absolutely not a high class country club. This is an old outdated club from the 1980s…. Bed is hard than the rock Jesus moved. Our room was in desperate need for renovations. Carpet was dirty,"
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Southside
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.
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.
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.
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.
Leith
Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Leith Docks 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.
