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 fascinating museums and entertainment choices 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.
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 shops.
George Square
You can find out about the history of Edinburgh when you stop by George Square. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
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.
Southside Hotel Deals
The Scholar
Nice staff, clean room, comfortable stay
Reviewed on 21 November 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Great hotel in a very convenient location. Breakfast in bed room service was a lovely addition. Would come back.
Reviewed on 23 November 2025
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Did not have breakfast. Other meals were first class. Our room was clean and well equipped. A nice view and balcony but could not access balcony for safety reasons. All staff were fabulous
Reviewed on 20 November 2025
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Room very good for one or two nights. Smallish but spotless. Staff pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was haphazard, out of control. Tables left uncleared. Buffet food not topped up. In the end, we didn't bother and went for a McDs instead!!!
Reviewed on 18 November 2025
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Staff was so nice and friendly! Room was perfect and the prison theme was so cool throughout the hotel! Would definitely stay here again! :)
Reviewed on 22 November 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
lovely hotels staff couldn't do enough for you
Reviewed on 24 November 2025
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 Summerhall 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 Scottish Parliament and Royal Mile.
Grange
Visitors to Grange like its restaurants and gardens, and Carlton Cricket Club is a sight worth a stop.
Edinburgh City Centre
While you're in Edinburgh City Centre, take in top sights like Edinburgh Castle or Scott Monument, and hop on the metro to see more the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
Tollcross
Travelers come to Tollcross for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Usher Hall and King's Theatre while you're in town.
Southside
- Places of interest
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- University of Edinburgh
- Festival Theatre
- The Meadows
- Royal Commonwealth Pool
- Queen's Hall
- Dynamic Earth
- Potterrow Student Centre
- George Square
- National Library of Scotland
- Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments
- Summerhall
- Surgeon's Hall
- Reid Concert Hall Museum of Instruments
- Pickering's Gin Distillery
- Wohl Pathology Museum
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Princes Street
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Grassmarket
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- George Street
- Princes Street Gardens
- St. Andrew Square
- Dean Village
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre
- Usher Hall
- Portobello Beach
- Edinburgh Park
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Military Tattoo Theatre
