Southside Travel Guide
Edinburgh





Visit Southside
Stay near popular Southside attractions
Things to do

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland

From Edinburgh: Small-Group Day Tour of Loch Lomond, Stirling & The Kelpies

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Southside

The Scott
"Loved it. Beautiful!!"
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

The Scholar
"Consistently good stay when visiting daughters at Uni. Hotels seems to have done a make over in parts and is in need of basic maintenance in other parts. Lobby, bar, restaurant all new and nicely designed. Rooms a bit tired with failing window catches, bathroom handle, shower caulk, shower drainage ..."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive
"Staff was amazing and everything was thought of at this hotel. They even had a scale to weigh your bag before you went to airport. Nice location too."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

YOTEL Edinburgh
"Very small rooms. No windows! Restaurant on site.good location."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
"Convenient and close to everything in the middle of Edinburgh."
Reviewed on 23 Sept 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.

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.

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.


























