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 acclaimed art scene and notable monuments.
George Square
You can find out about the history of Edinburgh when you stop by George Square. Discover the area's acclaimed art scene and shops.
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 fascinating museums, or seek out its golf courses.
Southside Hotel Deals
The Scholar
Your staff are remarkable and so kind and caring.
Reviewed on 27 October 2025
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Great hotel, great views of the castle, and great location to explore Edinburgh.
Reviewed on 28 October 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
The location was really close to dining and shopping options as well as the landmarks. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 27 October 2025
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Solid hostel, but the curtains on the top pods do little to keep out light as they don’t actually cover the pod. The charger port in my pod didn’t work to charge my phone or laptop and there was no convenient spot in the hostel to sit and charge my devices. There are 2 seats on one floor for the ...
Reviewed on 25 October 2025
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
well located hotel, helpful staff and good bedrooms and bathrooms. Shame the hotel bar and restaurant were not open.
Reviewed on 28 October 2025
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Lovely
Reviewed on 29 October 2025
Other neighborhoods around Southside
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.
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
- Queen's Hall
- Royal Commonwealth Pool
- Dynamic Earth
- George Square
- Potterrow Student Centre
- National Library of Scotland
- Summerhall
- Surgeon's Hall
- Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments
- Pickering's Gin Distillery
- Wohl Pathology Museum
- Reid Concert Hall Museum of Instruments
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Princes Street
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Grassmarket
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- George Street
- Portobello Beach
- Edinburgh Park
- Dean Village
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre
- Princes Street Gardens
- Heriot-Watt University
- St. Andrew Square
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Military Tattoo Theatre
