Southside Guest House – A Favorite for Families in Edinburgh
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Southside Guest House offers 8 rooms, including four-poster beds, doubles, twins, and singles. Each room has FreeView TVs, DVD players, and high-speed Wi-Fi. The Mackintosh Room features a four-poster bed, bay window, and Victorian shutters. The Terrace Room includes a fireplace and leather sofa. Two doubles have baths and showers, while one twin has a wooden floor and oriental rugs. Single rooms include one with a double bed and another with an iron-framed bed.
Breakfast & Dining
Breakfast includes a cold buffet with fruit juices, bakery items, cheeses, fresh fruits, muesli, and dry fruits. The cooked selection offers a traditional British breakfast, vegetarian options, and smoked salmon with scrambled eggs. Coffee, tea, and Cava with orange juice are available. The dining room has a Victorian fireplace, bay windows, and artwork by Picasso, Matisse, and Chagall.
Location & Attractions
Southside Guest House is in Newington, a 3-10 minute walk from the University of Edinburgh, Festival Theatre, Queens Hall, and Holyrood Park. Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, and Princes Street are a 10-25 minute walk away. The airport is 30 minutes by taxi or tram. Bus 100 runs 24/7 from the airport to Waverley Bridge, a 10-minute ride.
Transport & Parking
Edinburgh Airport is 30 minutes away by taxi (£25) or tram (35 minutes, £5 single). The nearest car park is St Leonard's NCP, a 6-minute walk (£26 for 24 hours). Private parking options include JustPark and YourParkingSpace. Bus 100 runs every 10 minutes to Waverley Bridge (£4 single).
Nearby Theatres & Cinemas
The Queens Hall, a 5-minute walk, hosts classical, jazz, and pop events. The Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh's new writing venue, is nearby. Filmhouse, an independent cinema, and Dominion Cinema, with lounge seating, are within walking distance. The Usher Hall and Lyceum Theatre are also close.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- No parking
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
Sports & Fitness
- Water sports
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Children
- Cots
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Sitting area
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
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