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Southside Guest House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Edinburgh, 7-minute walk to University of Edinburgh

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Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View | WiFi
Breakfast for a fee
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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8 Newington Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1QS
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Single Room, Ensuite | WiFi

Economy Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Four Poster)

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

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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

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Southside within a short walk of University of Edinburgh, Southside Guest House is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Royal Mile. The 8 rooms at this 4-star guesthouse include conveniences like electric kettles.
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What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • National Museum of Scotland - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Royal Mile - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Grassmarket - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min drive - 1.1 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 Royal Dick - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Southern Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Abbey - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Southpour - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Southside Guest House

Guesthouse in Edinburgh, 7-minute walk to University of Edinburgh
Guests of Southside Guest House have access to free WiFi in public areas. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, and offer advice about sights and eateries nearby.

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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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near Southside Guest House?

This guesthouse is situated in Southside within a short 18-minute walk of Royal Mile and also 19 minutes on foot from Grassmarket. You'll also find Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street within a short drive.

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

As of Feb 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southside Guest House on Feb 11, 2026 start from $68.49, excluding 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.

Is parking available on site at Southside Guest House?

No, there isn't parking available at the guesthouse.

Does Southside Guest House feature a casino on the premises?

No, Southside Guest House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Southside Guest House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Are there hot tubs at Southside Guest House?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Southside Guest House have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Southside Guest House offers breakfast for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Southside Guest House allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Southside Guest House.

Are there connecting rooms at Southside Guest House?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

How close is the airport from Southside Guest House?

The closest major airport to Southside Guest House is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 14.1 mi away (35 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Southside Guest House?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Southside Guest House.

Southside Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 165 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Emma

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

8/10 Good

Helen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Initially disappointed by the tired decor, broken blind and sofa, photos not truthful and concerned on finding negative reviews saying the same ( I’d only seen positive on booking). It was expensive and given too many stars. However I realised Edinburgh is expensive and over priced like London and actually we ended up having a lovely stay. I prefer character to modern. It was quiet even at the front we used shutters to reduce noise, bed comfortable ( new mattress possibly), warm , clean , everything worked well (except a blind and sofa) , breakfast was lovely and reasonable and owner was very helpful and responded quickly by text. We would stay again but not at the price advertised. It was very convenient for getting many different buses and not far by taxi from station. Shops and restaurants close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very shabby room was not ready until an hour after check-in time. From then we never saw a manager or any service personnel or even towel service. We question the legitimacy of the reviews shown on hotels com for this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Leslie A

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness

Not great for the price

It's a great location - tons of restaurants and bars nearby, lots of buses to get around the city or a short 20 min walk from the city center. Very safe. The shower had good water pressure and the hotel and surrounding area were quiet. The room was clean. The beds were incredibly uncomfortable, the room needs a fan as theres no AC, and a few shelves and a box of tissues would go a long way. We were also supposed to be able to check in at 2 pm but the room wasnt ready until 3 pm (and only then because we were getting impatient). They will hold your bags while you wait. This place would be fine for a night or two, but not very comfortable for 5 nights.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This reresents excellent valuw. Rooms was very clean, all the facilities you would need. No need to pay double the price for something probably not as good. Will definitely book again next time I visit Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Janette

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

No staff about but sort of worked

Useful location but on arrival no one there and had to call to get access. Not very welcoming. High degree of utility. Nice artworks. Didn’t see any staff at all when I left so went on my way leaving the key as indicated in a glass jar
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

8/10 Good

chloe

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Ahmad

Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Lara

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lucy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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