Title: Southside Travel Guide: Best of Southside, Edinburgh Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Southside](https://expedia.co.uk/Southside-Edinburgh-Hotels.0-n795051611998908416-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Edinburgh](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Edinburgh.d6069845.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Edinburgh](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Edinburgh.d6069845.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Southside Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Southside.d795051611998908416.Car-Hire-Guide)[Southside Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Southside.d795051611998908416.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Southside Travel Guide ## Edinburgh ![Outside my livingroom window 😎](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1100/adf0a3aa-836d-4077-9ebc-4e2a55c8b5aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Outside my livingroom window 😎](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1100/adf0a3aa-836d-4077-9ebc-4e2a55c8b5aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Southside](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1100/c28d91a2-f620-4006-a546-362e66897699.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Southside](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1100/7083b004-7ced-4578-a12d-830c1f8fcfc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tower of the castle ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1100/e744494f-3d0b-4ef0-9a4e-745b5d861f2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Southside Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Edinburgh travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh.dx6069845) --- ### Popular places to visit ![University of Edinburgh which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501015/bad126e7-93d2-4fe2-a9de-3d7d9d271c70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Edinburgh 4.5/5(233 reviews) The campus of Edinburgh's venerable educational institution is spread seamlessly around the architecture of the city and opens to the public during year-round events. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Edinburgh-Southside.d501015.Attraction) ![Beautiful view of the Holyrood Park in Edinburgh, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507680/9d584e3f-dd6c-46e5-94c8-cad0b42c101c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Holyrood Park 4.5/5(182 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Holyrood-Park-Southside.d507680.Attraction) ![The Meadows showing heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152250/7ab5b0fe-ab1c-49e8-a9b6-fadf22b65087.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Meadows 4.5/5(9 reviews) One of Edinburgh’s largest public parks is an attractive open space with tree-lined walkways, picnic areas and sporting facilities. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Meadows-Southside.d6152250.Attraction) ![Our Dynamic Earth aerial view in Old Town Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Old town Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081307/30393f29-3c74-42b1-83f8-faa2c5a14f63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dynamic Earth 4.5/5(18 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Our-Dynamic-Earth-Old-Town-Edinburgh.d6081307.Attraction) ![National Library of Scotland featuring heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081299/56e959ce-105b-41c7-8bcc-4dee4087b718.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Library of Scotland Scotland’s largest library is free to use. Don’t miss its exhibition of one of the world’s most important literary archives. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Library-Of-Scotland-Southside.d6081299.Attraction) #### Festival Theatre 4.5/5(113 reviews) Enjoy a show at Festival Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Festival-Theatre-Southside.d6081277.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5098683/82b3fb5f-e8f8-4aa4-928a-d9216ab35950.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket £37 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/edinburgh-castle-guided-walking-tour-with-entry-ticket.a5098683.activity-details) ![The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/840791/6c427b6e-1ce6-4058-86a1-d5fa791730b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour £18 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-world-famous-underground-ghost-tour.a840791.activity-details) ![Loch Ness viewed from Fort Augustus](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46343335/8fc17824-29ab-4220-940e-b200999cbe88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh £55 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-trip-loch-ness.a46343335.activity-details) ![The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/878303/33674c44-efa3-4f2f-b2d2-58791e1079aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh £32 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-chocolatarium-chocolate-tour-experience-in-edinburgh.a878303.activity-details) ![Rosslyn Chapel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/840884/18f14071-f545-4978-ad97-7b2af5ed8a5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery £48 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/edinburgh-rosslyn-chapel.a840884.activity-details) ![Palace in Edinburgh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/176809/f53dd6ae-55ca-4eec-aff8-3e69ba50049e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket £22 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/palace-of-holyroodhouse-admission-ticket.a176809.activity-details) [See all activities in Edinburgh](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Edinburgh.d6069845.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Southside ![The Scott](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76560000/76557700/76557625/cc80c52f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Scott 18 Holyrood Park Rd Edinburgh Scotland £122 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (618 reviews) Very friendly, cosy and lovely interior hotel in a great location. Delicious breakfast and very snuggly bed. Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=76557625&PinnedHotelID=76557625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795051611998908416) ![Ten Hill Place](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1540000/1535600/1535542/b2e676c7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ten Hill Place 10 Hill Place Edinburgh Scotland £59 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=1535542&PinnedHotelID=1535542&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795051611998908416) ![Apex Grassmarket Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62800/62750/8444fe8a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apex Grassmarket Hotel 31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland £88 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,440 reviews) Great location Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=62750&PinnedHotelID=62750&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795051611998908416) ![Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3600/3516/76146d62_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG 132 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh Scotland £44 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,119 reviews) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=3516&PinnedHotelID=3516&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795051611998908416) ![Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/880000/874000/873944/e5a4f71f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh 111 Glasgow Road Edinburgh Scotland £62 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ... 8/10 Very Good! (653 reviews) Room spotless, food great, staff pleasant and friendly. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=873944&PinnedHotelID=873944&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795051611998908416) ![Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37170000/37166300/37166264/cd41f9ec_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket 152 Morrison Street Edinburgh Scotland £65 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,628 reviews) Friendly staff very clean rooms and excellent atmosphere! Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=37166264&PinnedHotelID=37166264&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795051611998908416) [See all 3,259 properties in Southside](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=795051611998908416) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Southside hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=795051611998908416&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=795051611998908416&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=795051611998908416&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=795051611998908416&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=795051611998908416&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=795051611998908416&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Southside ![Newington](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129641/70fb7d8a-8a42-46d3-92ac-83f0afae5161.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Newington 4.5/5(272 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Newington.dx6129641) ![Old Town Edinburgh showing street scenes, outdoor eating and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179568/58ba0f03-4e5b-4b84-a470-5274bf72487e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old Town Edinburgh 4.5/5(1,168 area reviews) Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Old-Town-Edinburgh.dx179568) ![The debating chamber of the Scottish Government.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1100/706fe4fd-3af0-4e56-be62-fec8cc2bf77c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Holyrood While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Holyrood.dx795050481489842176) ![ornamental tomb stone](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118490373/d4d44b59-5e96-47b3-9550-e5ff7f31084a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Grange Travellers enjoy Grange for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Carlton Cricket Club while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Grange.dx553248635118490373) ![Edinburgh, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6192461/95fcfd2e-a11c-42a9-ad0a-177971791c76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Marchmont.dx6192461) ![Balmoral Hotel 8](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179568/cba5218f-d929-48e1-ae04-26cc37bd58d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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