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Southside Guest House

4.0 star property
4-star guest house near University of Edinburgh

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Economy Single Room, Ensuite | WiFi
Breakfast for a fee
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Four Poster) | WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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8 Newington Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1QS
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Single Room, Ensuite | WiFi

Economy Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View | WiFi

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View | WiFi

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Four Poster) | WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Four Poster)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Twin Room, Ensuite | WiFi

Comfort Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Southside stay.A stay at this Southside guesthouse places you within half a mile (1 km) of University of Edinburgh and 2 miles (3 km) of Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Meadows - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Queen's Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grassmarket - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 19 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Southern Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Matto Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Abbey - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Southpour - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Dick - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Southside Guest House

4-star guest house near University of Edinburgh
Southside Guest House offers its guests multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

This 4-star Edinburgh guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Southside Guest House offers 8 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Southside Guest House to the airport?

Southside Guest House is 14.1 mi (35-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Southside Guest House?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southside Guest House on Jun 8, 2026 start from $215, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Southside Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Southside Guest House.

How close is Southside Guest House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 3.6 mi (19-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 13.7 mi (34-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Southside Guest House offer free breakfast?

Southside Guest House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Southside Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Southside Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Southside Guest House?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Southside Guest House have a pool?

Southside Guest House does not have a pool.

Does Southside Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Southside Guest House to downtown Edinburgh?

Southside Guest House is 1 mi away from Edinburgh.

Southside Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 172 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Affordable, easy walk to city centre, great restaurants nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Simple room, clean. Way off the touristy path
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and really nice place I will definitely come again next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice place to stay. A little walk from the heart of the city but was quiet and good value.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming guesthouse
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haopeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy guest house with convinient transportation access!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Emma

Room spotless, lovely decoration. Easy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable spacious guest house in a lovely area, within walking distance of Arthur's Seat and the University
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary b

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roy was an incredible Host at a beautiful location. The room was pristine, and the Breakfast service was phenomenal.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodation, beautiful room, very clean. Simple check in and out. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

celisa

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was very polite. The cleaning wasnt the best. Specially in the bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night in a small double room at this property, but the room was quite adequate and the bathroom was especially wonderful--great shower, good lighting, recently remodeled. It is also located in a nice neighborhood, with several good restaurants and coffee shops close-by, and a reasonable walk (about a mile) to the Royal Mile.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Asko Juhani

Disliked: Staff & service

Convenient

Close to several grocery stores. Convenient bus stops close by, direct link to city centre
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay Needed the room for midday — it was Many thanks for your help
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this Guesthouse on 2 separate nights. We were able to check in early and staff were very polite and considerate. Beautiful old property just needs a little refresh.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yehoo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious, stuff were extra nice and helpfull beyond expectation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely comfortable, spacious room. Lots of really great coffee spots nearby and some amazing food options without the tourist tax of the city centre. I will definitely stay again next time we're up.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Liked: Staff & service
Adequate facilities, economically maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable distance to Royal Mile, very clean, pleasant staff. Property is tired tho and could use fresh coat of paint and decor update. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A very convenient place close to the attractions. The place needs a bit of renovation but is located in a good area. Can use some comfortable mattresses as the current ones are not good and the bathroom fan was too loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Leslie A

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Guest House or Ghost Town?

While the room was pleasant & comfortable, the guest house itself felt abandoned. For my entire 3 night stay I never saw anyone staffing the front desk, the restaurant looked shuttered & it appeared as if no one was in charge.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Southside B&B

Comfortable room, but we had a room at the front of the building and lots of traffic noise.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good: handy location, spacious room and spotlessly clean. Staff member I saw was very friendly and helpful Bad: slightly shabby decor in places. Also expensive but that seems to be the norm for Edinburgh - definitely pricier than previous visits to the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025