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 ![Southside](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) ![Southside](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1100/e744494f-3d0b-4ef0-9a4e-745b5d861f2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Southside](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129641/70fb7d8a-8a42-46d3-92ac-83f0afae5161.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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501015/bad126e7-93d2-4fe2-a9de-3d7d9d271c70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Edinburgh 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 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 fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Holyrood-Park-Southside.d507680.Attraction) ![National Library of Scotland](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) ![The Meadows](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152250/7ab5b0fe-ab1c-49e8-a9b6-fadf22b65087.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Meadows 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 You can study the exhibits at Dynamic Earth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Our-Dynamic-Earth-Old-Town-Edinburgh.d6081307.Attraction) #### Festival Theatre Enjoy a show at Festival Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and lively festivals. [](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/840791/7a17567d-2de7-47ab-803b-45afed6f6924.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour £19 per adult **92%** 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) #### Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands £45 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/edinburgh-loch-ness.a46343335.activity-details) ![Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/840918/20e83a38-5849-41f1-a43a-6721935295ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour £14 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/original-harry-potter-locations-tour-in-edinburgh-guided-tour.a840918.activity-details) ![The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/878303/d8ed9559-03dc-4110-900d-12d8e6442514.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) ![Hairy Coos & Highland Views: A Short Escape from Edinburgh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51755778/d8e8c7b2-260b-4f51-9743-3754a1ae6472.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hairy Coos & Highland Views: A Short Escape from Edinburgh £38 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hairy-coos-highland-views-a-short-escape-from-edinburgh.a51755778.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 Scholar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3911600/3911559/f8525d83_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Scholar 18 Holyrood Park Road Edinburgh Scotland £131 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Everything amazing! Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=3911559&PinnedHotelID=3911559&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795051611998908416) ![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 £185 31 Mar - 1 Apr 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. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (646 reviews) Beautiful hotel on university grounds a stone throw away from the Royal Mile with great bus connections. Staff were really polite and friendly, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived to when we left. Our room was spacious but cozy, with a very comfy bed. Breakfast was delicious and we ... Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=76557625&PinnedHotelID=76557625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795051611998908416) ![Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3600/3516/c8b006cd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG 132 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh Scotland £84 26 Apr - 27 Apr 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. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,216 reviews) Room had lovely view over Pentland hills. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=3516&PinnedHotelID=3516&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795051611998908416) ![Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5590000/5589200/5589159/5f55b0b1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG 7 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh Scotland £103 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Edinburgh Castle and Dean Village are ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Lovely and helpful staff, clean room, plenty of things to do nearby and not too far from the town. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=5589159&PinnedHotelID=5589159&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795051611998908416) ![Moxy Edinburgh Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31720000/31718900/31718853/7b476860_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Moxy Edinburgh Airport 1 Fairview Road Newbridge Scotland £94 30 Mar - 31 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newbridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,296 reviews) Clean room Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=31718853&PinnedHotelID=31718853&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795051611998908416) ![Apex Waterloo Place Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2280000/2278100/2278092/44bdcbe4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apex Waterloo Place Hotel 23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland £144 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,036 reviews) We were put down beside the Spa so we heard a lot of foot traffic while in our room. We had a light flickering for a while but settled as well. Location was fantastic and the cleaning staff were incredibly friendly! :) Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=2278092&PinnedHotelID=2278092&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=795051611998908416) [See all 3,348 properties in Southside](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%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=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=795051611998908416&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=795051611998908416&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=795051611998908416&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=795051611998908416&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=795051611998908416&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%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(275 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Newington.dx6129641) ![Old Town Edinburgh](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(1,176 area reviews) Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Castle to Parliament House – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Old-Town-Edinburgh.dx179568) ![Holyrood](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 Scottish Parliament and Dynamic Earth. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Holyrood.dx795050481489842176) ![Grange](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) ![Marchmont](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 National Library of Scotland if you have time to explore the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Marchmont.dx6192461) ![Edinburgh City Centre](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 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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