Southside
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
University of Edinburgh
Walk around the campus at University of Edinburgh during your visit to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
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 entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area.
The Meadows
After visiting The Meadows, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
National Library of Scotland
National Library of Scotland is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's entertainment choices, or seek out its golf courses.
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 lively festivals and notable monuments.
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is a popular museum in Edinburgh with a rich history. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Southside Hotel Deals
The Scott
Everything was perfect right from check in to checking out. Staff was very helpful, the room was comfortable and close to the city centre. Would definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 14 January 2026
KM Apartments
The room was spotless, nice and warm ,well equipped and in central of the city. Beware of parking as i all permit holders only. Would definatley go back.
Reviewed on 9 January 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Staff informative, room excellent and great location.
Reviewed on 17 January 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Clean and spacious room
Reviewed on 19 January 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Staff friendly, hotel is a great location, it could do with a bit of maintenance- tap in the sink is broken and once turned on, needs some work to put off again.
Reviewed on 17 January 2026
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Loved my stay here!
Reviewed on 17 January 2026
Other neighborhoods around Southside
Newington
Historic sites, museums, and cafes are just a few things travelers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Pickering's Gin Distillery while you're exploring the area.
Old Town Edinburgh
Preserving its medieval street plan, this UNESCO World Heritage Site features the Royal Mile, St. Giles' Cathedral, and the National Museum of Scotland. Explore narrow closes and hidden passages for a unique experience.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.
Grange
Visitors to Grange like its restaurants and gardens, and Carlton Cricket Club is a sight worth a stop.
Marchmont
Marchmont is noteworthy for its bars, and you can plan an outing to Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile while you're in town.
Edinburgh City Centre
While you're in Edinburgh City Centre, take in top sights like Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle, and hop on the metro to see more the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
Southside
- Places of interest
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- University of Edinburgh
- Festival Theatre
- The Meadows
- Queen's Hall
- Royal Commonwealth Pool
- National Library of Scotland
- Potterrow Student Centre
- Dynamic Earth
- George Square
- Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments
- Surgeon's Hall
- Summerhall
- Pickering's Gin Distillery
- Reid Concert Hall Museum of Instruments
- Wohl Pathology Museum
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Princes Street
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Grassmarket
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- George Street
- Dean Village
- St. Andrew Square
- Princes Street Gardens
- Portobello Beach
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre
- Edinburgh Park
- Royal Highland Centre
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Usher Hall
