Southside Guest House
US$231
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$231
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Southside Guest House average US$65 in the cheapest month (January) and US$297 in the most expensive month (August), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | US$65 |
| February | US$113 |
| March | US$123 |
| April | US$160 |
| May | US$237 |
| June | US$220 |
| July | US$243 |
| August | US$297 |
| September | US$231 |
| October | US$202 |
| November | US$142 |
| December | US$171 |
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Most expensive: August (~US$297)
Cheapest: January (~US$65)
About this property
Luxury guest house in Edinburgh with immaculate rooms and delicious breakfast, located near the University of Edinburgh.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Dining
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms. Conveniences include electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Southside Guest House in Edinburgh (Southside), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. This guesthouse is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from University of Edinburgh and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Princes Street.
What's nearby
Queen's Hall(0.2 Miles)
The Meadows(0.2 Miles)
University of Edinburgh(0.4 Miles)
Holyrood Park(0.5 Miles)
Festival Theatre(0.6 Miles)
George Square(0.6 Miles)
Surgeon's Hall(0.6 Miles)
Potterrow Student Centre(0.6 Miles)
MacEwan Hall(0.8 Miles)
Greyfriar's Bobby(0.9 Miles)
Greyfriars Kirk(0.9 Miles)
National Museum of Scotland(0.9 Miles)
Parliament House(0.9 Miles)
City Chambers(1 Miles)
Victoria Street(1 Miles)
The nearest major airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI)(14.1 Miles)
Parking
Free wi-fi
Non-smoking rooms
Luggage storage
Location
8 Newington Road, Southside, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Queen's Hall (0.2 Miles)
The Meadows (0.2 Miles)
University of Edinburgh (0.4 Miles)
Holyrood Park (0.5 Miles)
Festival Theatre (0.6 Miles)
George Square (0.6 Miles)
Guest reviews
8.6
Fabulous
Based on 790 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
11%
Couple
61%
Family
10%
Group
7%
Solo
9%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Southside Guest House offers a convenient base in a pleasant neighborhood, with many reviews praising clean, comfortable rooms and friendly, responsive hosts, plus easy bus links and walkable access to restaurants and the Old Town.
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What guests think
Southside Guest House offers a convenient base in a pleasant neighborhood, with many reviews praising clean, comfortable rooms and friendly, responsive hosts, plus easy bus links and walkable access to restaurants and the Old Town.
Common drawbacks include dated decor, occasional maintenance problems, and front-facing rooms picking up traffic noise. Service presence is inconsistent; several guests arrived to unstaffed check-in or saw little staff during their stay, while others reported quick replies and accommodating help. Parking can be difficult and there is no elevator to higher floors. Overall, expect a simple, good-value guest house with comfortable basics and variable polish.
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Facilities
Few on-site amenities are noted. There is no elevator and access involves stairs, and multiple guests found street parking difficult.
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10
Dawn
6 Feb 2024
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Had a one night stay, I called ahead as we had some queries and one of the hosts name Roy was very informative and happy to help, we stayed in one of the queen rooms on the ground floor room 8. Was very clean and comfortable. The only thing we found was the toilet flush effects the shower temp, the shower itself was very good. Don't know about breakfast as we didn't have any but it is available. 10/10 would highly recommend and will most definitely revisit.
Had a one night stay, I called ahead as we had some queries and one of the hosts name Roy was very informative and happy to help, we stayed in one of the queen rooms on the ground floor room 8. Was very clean and comfortable. The only thing we found was the toilet flush effects the shower temp, the shower itself was very good. Don't know about breakfast as we didn't have any but it is available. 10/10 would highly recommend and will most definitely revisit.
8
Sharon
18 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderfully decorated room. Bed could use a new mattress. Very clean and quiet. Finding a parking place was a problem.
Wonderfully decorated room. Bed could use a new mattress. Very clean and quiet. Finding a parking place was a problem.
10
Margaret
4 Jun 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a car, it was tough to find parking space. You do not need a car there!!!
We had a car, it was tough to find parking space. You do not need a car there!!!
4
Joanne
17 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 3 nights
Where too begin, our room located ground floor. The door bell constantly rang, the bell must of been located outside our door. First morning, fire alarm goes off at 0630brs nil brigade called. Smoke seen in the basement area, shower steam blamed for the alarm. Mattress was like blanks of wood, pillows thin. Property is in a good location, so you are paying money for this area. Also messaged the property the day of check in to ask if I could leave luggage there before 2pm, still no response.
Where too begin, our room located ground floor. The door bell constantly rang, the bell must of been located outside our door. First morning, fire alarm goes off at 0630brs nil brigade called. Smoke seen in the basement area, shower steam blamed for the alarm. Mattress was like blanks of wood, pillows thin. Property is in a good location, so you are paying money for this area. Also messaged the property the day of check in to ask if I could leave luggage there before 2pm, still no response.
8
Deborah
23 Apr 2023
·
Stayed 3 nights
We had a great stay. Very comfortable. sunny room an easy walk into the old city and to the university. Easy in and out. We didn’t see the manager at all from the time we arrived until we left but we didn’t really need him either. The only down side was the stairs (no elevator) to the room. Otherwise, highly recommend!
We had a great stay. Very comfortable. sunny room an easy walk into the old city and to the university. Easy in and out. We didn’t see the manager at all from the time we arrived until we left but we didn’t really need him either. The only down side was the stairs (no elevator) to the room. Otherwise, highly recommend!
4
Matthew
25 Sept 2024
·
Stayed 3 nights
The best thing was the area, several good eating spots and was convenient for the university where I was at a conference, however I would not choose to stay here again, I felt it was very overpriced for what it was. I was in a small single room which felt very dated and a bit shabby. One out of three mornings I had no hot water
The best thing was the area, several good eating spots and was convenient for the university where I was at a conference, however I would not choose to stay here again, I felt it was very overpriced for what it was. I was in a small single room which felt very dated and a bit shabby. One out of three mornings I had no hot water
6
Natalie
19 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Adequate facilities, economically maintained.
Adequate facilities, economically maintained.
8
Ahmad
21 Nov 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
8
Manjunath
16 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
It was a pleasant stay. Located on a busy road but luckily my room was facing the back of the hotel so it was nice and quiet. There were no reception staff after 6pm but check in instructions were sent to me which was straight forward. The kettle was not in a good condition, I didn’t use it. There was no heating in the room but I was provided with a small portable electric heater which did the job. It would struggle to heat up the room in winter months especially December onwards. There are few good restaurants nearby.
It was a pleasant stay. Located on a busy road but luckily my room was facing the back of the hotel so it was nice and quiet. There were no reception staff after 6pm but check in instructions were sent to me which was straight forward. The kettle was not in a good condition, I didn’t use it. There was no heating in the room but I was provided with a small portable electric heater which did the job. It would struggle to heat up the room in winter months especially December onwards. There are few good restaurants nearby.
4
Joshua
22 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
After walking from the train station (about an 30 minute walk), we were greeted with a note stuck on the door that said nobody was there to serve us. Thatvif we were guests with reservations (which we were) to call the number on the note. Neither number worked. After about 15 minutes of trying to figure it out amd wondering what to do, the manager arrived and seemed surprised to see us. We got our keys and went up the 3 flights of winding stairs that didn't look very sturdy and made it to our room. The bed was super firm. Bathroom was very clean. Floors were not in good condition.
After walking from the train station (about an 30 minute walk), we were greeted with a note stuck on the door that said nobody was there to serve us. Thatvif we were guests with reservations (which we were) to call the number on the note. Neither number worked. After about 15 minutes of trying to figure it out amd wondering what to do, the manager arrived and seemed surprised to see us. We got our keys and went up the 3 flights of winding stairs that didn't look very sturdy and made it to our room. The bed was super firm. Bathroom was very clean. Floors were not in good condition.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and bathrooms are generally clean, with several mentions of spotlessly clean spaces and modern bathrooms. A few guests reported lapses such as dusty furniture or areas needing better attention and upkeep.
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8
Catherine
15 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Laurel
27 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Peter
2 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Yehoo
14 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean and spacious, stuff were extra nice and helpfull beyond expectation.
Room was clean and spacious, stuff were extra nice and helpfull beyond expectation.
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Beata
23 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Dusty furniture, bedside glass secured with electric green tape, hairdryer connected directly to the wall is not safe . Dirty armchair, bathroom spilling pain falls off
Dusty furniture, bedside glass secured with electric green tape, hairdryer connected directly to the wall is not safe . Dirty armchair, bathroom spilling pain falls off
8
Benjamin
1 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Management responded instantly so I believe they are very invested in their customers. I think the bed mattress should be upgraded. The bathroom floor in our room was a bit water logged and grout needed to be cleaned. I do think this is a safe hotel with a good rate per night.
Management responded instantly so I believe they are very invested in their customers. I think the bed mattress should be upgraded. The bathroom floor in our room was a bit water logged and grout needed to be cleaned. I do think this is a safe hotel with a good rate per night.
10
Su juan
6 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This property was great. The location made a lot of things accessible. The room was really clean and cozy. No complaints.
This property was great. The location made a lot of things accessible. The room was really clean and cozy. No complaints.
10
Gail
15 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
8
Sheree
5 Sept 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Beautiful old building. Local neighborhood feel. Great porridge. Hot showers. Very clean and modern bathroom. Our room was at the back and so very quiet. Restaurants to walk to. Owners were very pleasant and helpful. Easy to get to city center via bus. Enjoyed our stay.
Beautiful old building. Local neighborhood feel. Great porridge. Hot showers. Very clean and modern bathroom. Our room was at the back and so very quiet. Restaurants to walk to. Owners were very pleasant and helpful. Easy to get to city center via bus. Enjoyed our stay.
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celisa
13 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was very polite. The cleaning wasnt the best. Specially in the bathroom
The staff was very polite. The cleaning wasnt the best. Specially in the bathroom
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Rooms
Many describe rooms as comfortable and often spacious, but decor is frequently dated and some maintenance issues appear (e.g., broken blinds or sofas, loud bathroom fan, plumbing temperature swings). Noise varies by room position, and some mattresses felt too firm or due for replacement.
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Catherine
15 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
8
Peter
21 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The lady in charge was friendly and helpful. There was only Continental breakfast available, and that was limited and cost extra. I booked here because my usual guest house was not available, paid quite a bit more for a top floor room with sloping roof and very small window.
The lady in charge was friendly and helpful. There was only Continental breakfast available, and that was limited and cost extra. I booked here because my usual guest house was not available, paid quite a bit more for a top floor room with sloping roof and very small window.
10
Nicholas
21 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean comfortable spacious guest house in a lovely area, within walking distance of Arthur's Seat and the University
Clean comfortable spacious guest house in a lovely area, within walking distance of Arthur's Seat and the University
10
Mark
24 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
6
Brian
14 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable room, but we had a room at the front of the building and lots of traffic noise.
Comfortable room, but we had a room at the front of the building and lots of traffic noise.
8
Coralene
30 Jul 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
The host was accomodating/ lovely. I.e., accepting a postal delivery prior to my arrival, help booking a taxi and with my bags. The building historical and majestic. My room had all I needed. Thank-you. Constructive feedback, room needs updating. I.e., decor, stains on carpet, shower door not fully closing, min ventilation. Hotel is on a main busy road and you could hear traffic late/ early.
The host was accomodating/ lovely. I.e., accepting a postal delivery prior to my arrival, help booking a taxi and with my bags. The building historical and majestic. My room had all I needed. Thank-you. Constructive feedback, room needs updating. I.e., decor, stains on carpet, shower door not fully closing, min ventilation. Hotel is on a main busy road and you could hear traffic late/ early.
8
Ahmad
21 Nov 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
8
Benjamin
1 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Management responded instantly so I believe they are very invested in their customers. I think the bed mattress should be upgraded. The bathroom floor in our room was a bit water logged and grout needed to be cleaned. I do think this is a safe hotel with a good rate per night.
Management responded instantly so I believe they are very invested in their customers. I think the bed mattress should be upgraded. The bathroom floor in our room was a bit water logged and grout needed to be cleaned. I do think this is a safe hotel with a good rate per night.
4
Joshua
22 Jun 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
After walking from the train station (about an 30 minute walk), we were greeted with a note stuck on the door that said nobody was there to serve us. Thatvif we were guests with reservations (which we were) to call the number on the note. Neither number worked. After about 15 minutes of trying to figure it out amd wondering what to do, the manager arrived and seemed surprised to see us. We got our keys and went up the 3 flights of winding stairs that didn't look very sturdy and made it to our room. The bed was super firm. Bathroom was very clean. Floors were not in good condition.
After walking from the train station (about an 30 minute walk), we were greeted with a note stuck on the door that said nobody was there to serve us. Thatvif we were guests with reservations (which we were) to call the number on the note. Neither number worked. After about 15 minutes of trying to figure it out amd wondering what to do, the manager arrived and seemed surprised to see us. We got our keys and went up the 3 flights of winding stairs that didn't look very sturdy and made it to our room. The bed was super firm. Bathroom was very clean. Floors were not in good condition.
8
Helen
29 Oct 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Service
Service feels inconsistent: some guests highlight polite, accommodating hosts and quick responses (including early check-in), while others arrived to unstaffed check-in, struggled to reach anyone, or saw little staff during their stay.
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Steven
15 Oct 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
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Janette
14 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
4
Joanne
17 Jul 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Where too begin, our room located ground floor. The door bell constantly rang, the bell must of been located outside our door. First morning, fire alarm goes off at 0630brs nil brigade called. Smoke seen in the basement area, shower steam blamed for the alarm. Mattress was like blanks of wood, pillows thin. Property is in a good location, so you are paying money for this area. Also messaged the property the day of check in to ask if I could leave luggage there before 2pm, still no response.
Where too begin, our room located ground floor. The door bell constantly rang, the bell must of been located outside our door. First morning, fire alarm goes off at 0630brs nil brigade called. Smoke seen in the basement area, shower steam blamed for the alarm. Mattress was like blanks of wood, pillows thin. Property is in a good location, so you are paying money for this area. Also messaged the property the day of check in to ask if I could leave luggage there before 2pm, still no response.
6
Leslie A
2 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
10
Catherine
28 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Benjamin
1 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Management responded instantly so I believe they are very invested in their customers. I think the bed mattress should be upgraded. The bathroom floor in our room was a bit water logged and grout needed to be cleaned. I do think this is a safe hotel with a good rate per night.
Management responded instantly so I believe they are very invested in their customers. I think the bed mattress should be upgraded. The bathroom floor in our room was a bit water logged and grout needed to be cleaned. I do think this is a safe hotel with a good rate per night.
8
Manjunath
16 Sept 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
It was a pleasant stay. Located on a busy road but luckily my room was facing the back of the hotel so it was nice and quiet. There were no reception staff after 6pm but check in instructions were sent to me which was straight forward. The kettle was not in a good condition, I didn’t use it. There was no heating in the room but I was provided with a small portable electric heater which did the job. It would struggle to heat up the room in winter months especially December onwards. There are few good restaurants nearby.
It was a pleasant stay. Located on a busy road but luckily my room was facing the back of the hotel so it was nice and quiet. There were no reception staff after 6pm but check in instructions were sent to me which was straight forward. The kettle was not in a good condition, I didn’t use it. There was no heating in the room but I was provided with a small portable electric heater which did the job. It would struggle to heat up the room in winter months especially December onwards. There are few good restaurants nearby.
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Joshua
22 Jun 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
After walking from the train station (about an 30 minute walk), we were greeted with a note stuck on the door that said nobody was there to serve us. Thatvif we were guests with reservations (which we were) to call the number on the note. Neither number worked. After about 15 minutes of trying to figure it out amd wondering what to do, the manager arrived and seemed surprised to see us. We got our keys and went up the 3 flights of winding stairs that didn't look very sturdy and made it to our room. The bed was super firm. Bathroom was very clean. Floors were not in good condition.
After walking from the train station (about an 30 minute walk), we were greeted with a note stuck on the door that said nobody was there to serve us. Thatvif we were guests with reservations (which we were) to call the number on the note. Neither number worked. After about 15 minutes of trying to figure it out amd wondering what to do, the manager arrived and seemed surprised to see us. We got our keys and went up the 3 flights of winding stairs that didn't look very sturdy and made it to our room. The bed was super firm. Bathroom was very clean. Floors were not in good condition.
10
Zachary b
7 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Roy was an incredible Host at a beautiful location. The room was pristine, and the Breakfast service was phenomenal.
Roy was an incredible Host at a beautiful location. The room was pristine, and the Breakfast service was phenomenal.
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Helen
29 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Location
Convenient, walkable location about a mile from the Royal Mile/Old Town, with frequent buses and many restaurants, shops, and the university or Arthur's Seat nearby. Front-facing rooms may hear traffic, and driving or parking can be tricky.
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chloe
3 Dec 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Affordable, easy walk to city centre, great restaurants nearby.
Affordable, easy walk to city centre, great restaurants nearby.
10
Christopher
5 May 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Very clean and nice place to stay. A little walk from the heart of the city but was quiet and good value.
Very clean and nice place to stay. A little walk from the heart of the city but was quiet and good value.
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Nicholas
21 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean comfortable spacious guest house in a lovely area, within walking distance of Arthur's Seat and the University
Clean comfortable spacious guest house in a lovely area, within walking distance of Arthur's Seat and the University
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Margaret
4 Jun 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a car, it was tough to find parking space. You do not need a car there!!!
We had a car, it was tough to find parking space. You do not need a car there!!!
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Mark
24 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Berenice
20 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were very friendly and the location was great. A short bus ride into central Edinburgh and reasonable fares. The guest house was a little run down, but very clean and charming. our room was at the front of the guest house and i was expecting traffic noise, but it was very quiet and we had a good nights sleep.
Staff were very friendly and the location was great. A short bus ride into central Edinburgh and reasonable fares. The guest house was a little run down, but very clean and charming. our room was at the front of the guest house and i was expecting traffic noise, but it was very quiet and we had a good nights sleep.
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Asko Juhani
9 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Close to several grocery stores. Convenient bus stops close by, direct link to city centre
Close to several grocery stores. Convenient bus stops close by, direct link to city centre
8
Ahmad
21 Nov 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Gail
15 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Erin
13 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
It was a bit out of the way from Royal Mile area, but we like to walk-so it wasn’t so bad for us. It is about a mile from Royal Mile.
It was a bit out of the way from Royal Mile area, but we like to walk-so it wasn’t so bad for us. It is about a mile from Royal Mile.
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Dining
Breakfast is available on site and often praised as tasty and good value (porridge and cooked options noted). One review found the continental option limited with an extra charge, and another observed the dining area looked shuttered.
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Peter
21 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The lady in charge was friendly and helpful. There was only Continental breakfast available, and that was limited and cost extra. I booked here because my usual guest house was not available, paid quite a bit more for a top floor room with sloping roof and very small window.
The lady in charge was friendly and helpful. There was only Continental breakfast available, and that was limited and cost extra. I booked here because my usual guest house was not available, paid quite a bit more for a top floor room with sloping roof and very small window.
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Dawn
6 Feb 2024
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Had a one night stay, I called ahead as we had some queries and one of the hosts name Roy was very informative and happy to help, we stayed in one of the queen rooms on the ground floor room 8. Was very clean and comfortable. The only thing we found was the toilet flush effects the shower temp, the shower itself was very good. Don't know about breakfast as we didn't have any but it is available. 10/10 would highly recommend and will most definitely revisit.
Had a one night stay, I called ahead as we had some queries and one of the hosts name Roy was very informative and happy to help, we stayed in one of the queen rooms on the ground floor room 8. Was very clean and comfortable. The only thing we found was the toilet flush effects the shower temp, the shower itself was very good. Don't know about breakfast as we didn't have any but it is available. 10/10 would highly recommend and will most definitely revisit.
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Wesley
23 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
it was a short stay at the Southside Guest House but it was very nice. It is a small boutique hotel with 8 rooms. The building is over 100 years old and my room is spacious, clean and with modern amenities. My room has a 4 post bed and through French windows, opens onto a private garden. I wish I were staying longer to take advantage of it. The hotel is also very convenient. Several buses run in front of the hotel both ways. So going to Old town and coming back is easy. Also very walkable. In the neighbourhood there are many restaurants, surprising amount of Asian restaurants and stores as well. The hotel offers breakfast at a low price. It has a self served cereal juice bar and also a plate of egg and sausage and bacon is included in the price. Haggis is also available together with breakfast. Staff is very friendly. I recommend this place and will visit again when I am in Edinburgh
it was a short stay at the Southside Guest House but it was very nice. It is a small boutique hotel with 8 rooms. The building is over 100 years old and my room is spacious, clean and with modern amenities. My room has a 4 post bed and through French windows, opens onto a private garden. I wish I were staying longer to take advantage of it. The hotel is also very convenient. Several buses run in front of the hotel both ways. So going to Old town and coming back is easy. Also very walkable. In the neighbourhood there are many restaurants, surprising amount of Asian restaurants and stores as well. The hotel offers breakfast at a low price. It has a self served cereal juice bar and also a plate of egg and sausage and bacon is included in the price. Haggis is also available together with breakfast. Staff is very friendly. I recommend this place and will visit again when I am in Edinburgh
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Leslie A
2 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Sheree
5 Sept 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Beautiful old building. Local neighborhood feel. Great porridge. Hot showers. Very clean and modern bathroom. Our room was at the back and so very quiet. Restaurants to walk to. Owners were very pleasant and helpful. Easy to get to city center via bus. Enjoyed our stay.
Beautiful old building. Local neighborhood feel. Great porridge. Hot showers. Very clean and modern bathroom. Our room was at the back and so very quiet. Restaurants to walk to. Owners were very pleasant and helpful. Easy to get to city center via bus. Enjoyed our stay.
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Russell
8 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Reasonable price considering it was during the Festival time. Very spacious bedroom, with space for sofa and floor space for suitcases. Very friendly and accommodating host. No problem to leave bags early before check-in. Good cooked breakfast for 8.5 pounds. Easy walking distance to main sites in the city.
Reasonable price considering it was during the Festival time. Very spacious bedroom, with space for sofa and floor space for suitcases. Very friendly and accommodating host. No problem to leave bags early before check-in. Good cooked breakfast for 8.5 pounds. Easy walking distance to main sites in the city.
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Zachary b
7 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Roy was an incredible Host at a beautiful location. The room was pristine, and the Breakfast service was phenomenal.
Roy was an incredible Host at a beautiful location. The room was pristine, and the Breakfast service was phenomenal.
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Helen
29 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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judy
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 6 nights
My stay was uneventful, I slept well and safe but the location did not match their pictures nor do they have the amenities they advertise. I had a garden room, with Victorian doors that open to a garden however it was evident that this garden had not been tended to in a very long time and actually was overgrown and had become an area of storage. The site shows a beautiful front facade with greenery however upon arrival I almost did recognized it as there is no greenery in front and actually piles of garbage and discarded household tools/appliances)ironing boards and other rubbish. In addition the site showcase breakfast in their restaurant. Upon arrival there was a note that the restaurant was under renovations however looking through the door is was clear that there were no renovation happening nor going to happen another storage area for random stuff. I had fresh water in my room daily, but some days the dirty towels remained on the bathroom floor and the bed was never made. Roy a worker/ possible owner was kind and helpful but rarely seen I had to communicate through hotels.com to find him. Lastly their proximity to area highlights isn’t not accurate unless you are an avid and strong walker the bouts 25 mins to royal mile. I am an athlete and if I pushed myself I could get their at a minimum of 30, but reality is 40 -45 mins to the royal mile at best if your fit! WiFi was nearly non existent In the room. It was sad to me bc the home has such tremendous potential!
My stay was uneventful, I slept well and safe but the location did not match their pictures nor do they have the amenities they advertise. I had a garden room, with Victorian doors that open to a garden however it was evident that this garden had not been tended to in a very long time and actually was overgrown and had become an area of storage. The site shows a beautiful front facade with greenery however upon arrival I almost did recognized it as there is no greenery in front and actually piles of garbage and discarded household tools/appliances)ironing boards and other rubbish. In addition the site showcase breakfast in their restaurant. Upon arrival there was a note that the restaurant was under renovations however looking through the door is was clear that there were no renovation happening nor going to happen another storage area for random stuff. I had fresh water in my room daily, but some days the dirty towels remained on the bathroom floor and the bed was never made. Roy a worker/ possible owner was kind and helpful but rarely seen I had to communicate through hotels.com to find him. Lastly their proximity to area highlights isn’t not accurate unless you are an avid and strong walker the bouts 25 mins to royal mile. I am an athlete and if I pushed myself I could get their at a minimum of 30, but reality is 40 -45 mins to the royal mile at best if your fit! WiFi was nearly non existent In the room. It was sad to me bc the home has such tremendous potential!
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Carolanne
3 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Bed and shower were clean. However, the rest of the room needed a clean and was very dated and tired looking.
Bed and shower were clean. However, the rest of the room needed a clean and was very dated and tired looking.
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Liana
31 Mar 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean room, friendly staff
Clean room, friendly staff
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Erich
12 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Simple room, clean. Way off the touristy path
Simple room, clean. Way off the touristy path
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celisa
13 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was very polite. The cleaning wasnt the best. Specially in the bathroom
The staff was very polite. The cleaning wasnt the best. Specially in the bathroom
FAQs about Southside Guest House
Is parking available at the property?
Parking is available at the property, but specific details about the type (private/public, on-site/off-site, covered/uncovered) and costs are not provided.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Breakfast is available for a fee, but specific serving hours are not mentioned.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 until 23:59, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional costs may apply.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Southside, Edinburgh, within a 5-minute drive of the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. It is also 0.4 mi from the University of Edinburgh and 1.7 mi from Princes Street.
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The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
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