Southside Guest House

8 Newington Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1QS, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
1,242 reviews

I booked this last minute since my flights got messed up so I arrived a day earlier than expected. This place exceeded my expectations. The host reached out via text hours before I even got there just to give me any info I might need, and the space itself was lovely, secure, and centrally located, which was exactly what I needed.

Heather United States of America
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This stylish, family-run guest house is close to Edinburgh city center and has easy access by bus. It has free Wi-Fi and attractive rooms with Freeview TVs and DVD players. The Southside Guest House is a mile (1 mi) from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and the shops of Princes Street. The regular busses take less than 10 minutes. The stylish rooms with attached bathroom are individually decorated and mix original features with modern facilities. Some rooms faces Newington Road and some look out over the rear garden. A full cooked Scottish breakfast is available, along with vegetarian and vegan alternatives.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
9.3
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  • Heather
    United States of America United States of America
    “I booked this last minute since my flights got messed up so I arrived a day earlier than expected. This place exceeded my expectations. The host reached out via text hours before I even got there just to give me any info I might need, and the...”
  • Jackie
    Ireland Ireland
    “The room was perfect for my needs as a solo traveler!”
  • Alexandra
    United States of America United States of America
    “Beautiful property. Were super accommodating with our luggage and ensuring we had a great stay.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.1Based on 1,226 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Southside Guest House at a glance • Privately owned and operated • Recommended by many Travel Publications and On Line Travel Sites • Victorian Town House built in 1867 • Great location on the edge of the Old Town between the Meadows and Holyrood Park, ideal for walking to all landmarks • Eight individually designed bedrooms with character • All bedrooms en suite • Quality linen, toiletries and welcome hospitality tray • Award winning breakfast all inclusive • Non-smoking house • Free Wi-Fi (fibre optic speed) • No lift! Southside Guest House Edinburgh Southside has had the pleasure of welcoming guests from all over the world and our horizons have certainly expanded. People have so much more in common than some of the world troubles would lead us to believe. The guides and online travel sites have been good to us and we continue to strive to meet and where possible exceed expecations. We are not a 5 stars hotel but do try and provide comforts and enhancements, , and some of the little touches are appreciated by many guests staying at Southside. Our location is one of our great strengths and whilst there are many excellent Guest Houses further out, we sit right on the ...

Neighborhood info

Southside Guest House is situated between the Meadows and Holyrood Park, on the doorsteps of The University of Edinburgh and The Old Town of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and most of Edinburgh major landmarks and venues are close by including theatres, cinemas and concerts halls. There is an excellent selection of restaurants and pubs within 5 to 10 minutes’ walk radius. Arthur's Seat and Edinburgh University Pollock Halls of Residence are less than a ten minutes’ walk away.

Languages Spoken

English,Chinese

Area info

Amenities of Southside Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Water sports facilities on site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Chinese

House rules

Southside Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking, you must give the guesthouse your expected arrival time. Check-in outside of the published period may be possible upon request.

Please inform Southside Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

License number: 08/03754, A

FAQs about Southside Guest House

  • Southside Guest House is 0.9 miles from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Southside Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Southside Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Twin

  • Southside Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Water sports facilities on site

  • Check-in at Southside Guest House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.