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Southside Guest House

Property class: 4

Photo gallery for Southside Guest House

A staircase with ornate black railings and a blue lamp, leading to a door marked "Emergency exit".
A row of townhouses with a red car parked in front, a sign reading "southside," and a tree with pink blossoms.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A dining room with tables set for a meal, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.
A hallway with a checkered floor, two white doors, and a staircase.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$286
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct

Explore the area

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8 Newington Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1QS
  • Place, Royal Commonwealth Pool
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Meadows
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Single Room, Ensuite

A neatly made bed in a room with red walls, a small bedside table with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Economy Single Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with white linens, a black metal headboard, a framed abstract painting above the bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a red curtain partially drawn to the side.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a radiator.

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Four Poster)

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedside table, and a lamp.

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Four Poster)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, Ensuite

A room with green walls, a white door, a red chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bathroom visible through the door.

Comfort Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Edinburgh

At Southside Guest House you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, multilingual staff and luggage storage. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Southside guest house, attractions include Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Meadows - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Holyrood Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Mile - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

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
  • ‪Lady and The Bear - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Matto Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Grapes - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Southside Guest House

Southside Guest House offers its guests multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

This 4-star Edinburgh guest house is smoke free.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 lift

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Southside Guest House?

The closest beach to Southside Guest House is Portobello Beach (4.7 km).

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

As of 5 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southside Guest House on 11 Oct 2026 start from AU$286, 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Southside Guest House?

No, Southside Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Southside Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Southside Guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Southside Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 188 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location very large room very cp.fortable bed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the view and spaciousness of the room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Bed and shower were clean. However, the rest of the room needed a clean and was very dated and tired looking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Affordable, easy walk to city centre, great restaurants nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming guesthouse
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy guest house with convinient transportation access!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely accommodation, beautiful room, very clean. Simple check in and out. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay Needed the room for midday — it was Many thanks for your help
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Simple room, clean. Way off the touristy path
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean and spacious, stuff were extra nice and helpfull beyond expectation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

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 review

6/10 Okay

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

8/10 Good

Room spotless, lovely decoration. Easy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

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 review

8/10 Good

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