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

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland

Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Highlands from Edinburgh
Top hotels in Southside

The Scott

Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive
"Rooms were very spacious.. short walk to the royal mile. The area was more like a college vibe, but the hotel was very quiet."
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

YOTEL Edinburgh

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"Excellent property! Clean, great location, wonderful and friendly staff. Property provided birthday packages that helped my mom feel extra special when we arrived to the room decorated and a handwritten note from the staff. Great touch! Does not have air conditioning (that the US is used to), only ..."
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
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.

























