1,182 reviews
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$668 Newington Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1QS, United Kingdom
1,182 reviews
1/59

Free wifi
Water sports facilities on site
Non-smoking rooms
Bathtub
Southside Guest House is a 4-star guest house in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, located at 8 Newington Road. Just 1.1mi from the city center, it puts the Scottish capital within easy reach. Prices start from $66, offering a budget-friendly doorway to a Scottish stay.
Featured amenities include free WiFi, water sports facilities on site (free), non-smoking rooms, and a bathtub.
This Edinburgh stay has 1,182 reviews.
Room choices span a broad spectrum, from Economy and Economy Ensuite (Single) to more spacious options like Comfort, DoubleOrTwin, and the Comfort Ensuite, King, Garden View. The lineup also includes Deluxe Ensuite Poster Double Room, Standard Ensuite Double Room, Suite, Garden View, and Deluxe Double Room. Additional options such as Queen Room, Twin Room, Small Double Room, Room - 1 Bed, and Room - 2 Twin provide a range of layouts and bed configurations. Non-smoking rooms keep the air fresh, and several options offer garden or street views for a pleasant outlook.
Located at 8 Newington Road, Edinburgh, the stay keeps city exploration convenient with Edinburgh's center within a short 1.1mi reach. A four-star guest house with a long-standing presence earns its stripes from 1,182 reviews, suggesting a trusted choice for travelers. Free WiFi helps stay connected while on the go, and a bathtub is listed among the thoughtful amenities for unwinding after a day of sightseeing.
Payment is straightforward: cash is accepted, and major cards such as American Express, Visa, and Mastercard are welcomed. With a diverse range of rooms and a steady stream of guest feedback, this Edinburgh option delivers value and variety for solo travelers, couples, and families alike.
Closest airports
Edinburgh Airport
7.5miDundee Riverside Airport
36miGlasgow Airport
48.8miFree wifi
Water sports facilities on site
Non-smoking rooms
Bathtub

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Poster
1 Double Bed
235 sqft
Private Bathroom
Shower
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With a four-poster bed, this room offers a sofa. One room has a bay window and one overlooks the terrace.
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Comfort Ensuite, King Size, Garden View
1 King Size Bed
235 sqft
Free wifi
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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King-Comfort-Ensuite with Shower-Garden View

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Double Room
1 Queen Size Bed
235 sqft
Private Bathroom
Shower
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One room has bath and shower and one has a wooden floor and oriental rugs.

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Room - 2 Twin
2 Twin Beds
215 sqft
Private Bathroom
Shower
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One room is decorated in deep reds and purples and the other in green.
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Room - 1 Bed
235 sqft
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The double room features a seating area, an electric kettle, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.
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Comfort, King Size, Garden View
1 King Size Bed
Free wifi
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Single Room
1 Twin Bed
130 sqft
Private Bathroom
Shower
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Small, 1 Double Bed
160 sqft
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The double room offers a seating area, an electric kettle, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.

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Small Double Room
1 Double Bed
160 sqft
Private Bathroom
Shower
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Economy Ensuite, Single, Street View
130 sqft
Free wifi
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Single room-Economy-Ensuite with Shower-Street View
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Standard Ensuite, Street View
160 sqft
Free wifi
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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double room-standard-ensuite with shower-street view
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Room With Street View
Free wifi
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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8.2
1,182 reviewsCategories of assessments
Cleanliness
Comfort
Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Featured reviews:
Anastasiia
8.2
January 2024
Friendly staff, great breakfast, location, warm in the room.
Nothing significant. I couldn't turn on the hot water in the shower. After use the shower licked for a long time.
Richard
9.1
December 2023
As on previous occasions I found the staff very helpful. The facilities are excellent. Breakfasts if required are an add on to the basic price but are well worth the extra £9 or so.
Tremble
9.1
June 2025
Lovely room well appointed, with wonderful bathroom. Everything clean and tidy and offering convenient space for the traveller to put their items. Also - Thank you for proper loo paper (other places can only offer tissue paper quality!!). I was not aware of any breakfast offering. Neither saw nor heard anything on that topic. I was wanting one. The lady and gent from the property were very friendly. My experience was very positive.
Apparently no breakfast offering. The spiralling cost overall of Edinburgh nights at a B & B as summer approaches. I may have taken more nights if the Edinburgh costs were reasonable.
Jessica
8.2
December 2023
The room i booked is very clean and warm. Everything you need is provided. The location is only about 15 minutes to the shops in New Town. Very accessible to bus stops. And there’s a cafe just across the house. Roy is also very nice and accommodating.
You have to be a little careful when going up and down the stairs because it’s a little tricky.
Declan
9.1
December 2024
My partner and I stayed for a one night visit. We stayed in the large double room and it was lovely, cosy and warm (even without the heating on). We could barely hear other guests in their rooms, only in the corridors. Shower pressure was great and bed was super comfortable. Loved the fact you can log into your Netflix as well. The staff member we bumped into was nice & smiley too.
The only thing I would say is that its around a 25 minute walk to the markets/shops but this is easily solved by a 5 minute Uber. We ended up ditching the town centre nightlife as it was way too busy, for “The Abbey” pub which is practically opposite the hotel. Great little pub and decent pricing
Samuel
10
October 2023
Friendly staff a great breakfast and the room was clean and bed comfortable although it’s about a 25 minute walk into the centre of Edinburgh there is a bus stop two minutes walk from the accommodation 😊
Consuelo
10
November 2023
The room was excellent! Very big and comfortable. Extremely clean. Great bathroom with cascade shower. We also had breakfast, which is cooked on the moment, and it was also very good.
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Catherine
9.1
April 2024
The lovely room with sloped ceiling (No.7) had everything I needed in a minimalist way, which I liked, but was still cosy. I liked the brochure which was clear and concise and also gave the history of the house which I loved. Roy was attentive and helpful without being intrusive. Bed was comfy and I loved the green blanket with the satin trim. House was quiet and peaceful. Bathroom was modern with good shower and sparkling clean. I didn't have a cooked breakfast, just cereal as don't normally eat much in the morning but service was excellent and choice on menu very good.
I can't find fault with anything.
Ann
9.1
April 2023
Room was big, clean and comfortable.
Booking online, it said breakfast was included. It wasn't. But it wasn't a bad deal to pay 8.50 for it especially compared to other places nearby. If you can't do stairs, this would be impossible. Room was on third floor, no elevator.
Ioana
10
November 2023
The host was very responsive and nice. The room was perfect, nicely decorated and cosy, we would definitely be back. We had someone replacing the towels and replenishing the tea and coffee tray every day, which was really nice. The house was older, which gave it such a cool vibe and had wonderful details, but the facilities were all modern. I was a bit skeptical after reading some of the negative reviews here, but I'm glad I didn't take them into account, because it has been a really wonderful stay.
Nothing serious in particular, only it would've been better to also have towels for hands, not just 2 big towels. These were changed daily, but having hand towels would've been more convenient. The location was good, a 30 minutes walk from the centre, which in the windy weather we had was sometimes a lot, but the buses were many and not crowded, so we could easily reach the centre.
Attractions
Greyfriars Kirk
0.8miThe Canongate
0.9miScottish National Gallery
1.1miRoyal Observatory
1.1miRoyal Scottish Academy
1.1miEdinburgh Cruise Port at Leith
2.9miRosslyn Chapel
5.7miAberdour Castle
9.3miForth Bridge
9.5miBlackness Castle
13.8miDunfermline Abbey and Palace
14.3miPreston Mill & Phantassie Doocot
20.6miFalkland
21.9miFalkland Palace and Garden
21.9miMelrose Abbey
29.6miAttractions
Greyfriars Kirk
0.8miThe Canongate
0.9miScottish National Gallery
1.1miRoyal Observatory
1.1miRoyal Scottish Academy
1.1miEdinburgh Cruise Port at Leith
2.9miRosslyn Chapel
5.7miAberdour Castle
9.3miForth Bridge
9.5miBlackness Castle
13.8miDunfermline Abbey and Palace
14.3miPreston Mill & Phantassie Doocot
20.6miFalkland
21.9miFalkland Palace and Garden
21.9miMelrose Abbey
29.6miAirports
Edinburgh Airport
7.5miDundee Riverside Airport
36miGlasgow Airport
48.8miFree wifi
Water sports facilities on site
Non-smoking rooms
Bathtub
Activities
Water sports facilities on site
Bathroom
Bathtub
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
General
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Electric kettle
Living Area
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
DVD player
Radio
TV
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Fan
Fold-up bed
Services
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Parking may not be available
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
$27 per child per day
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$27 per person per day
The price in GBP has been converted to show you the approximate price in USD.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Cash
American Express,
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Mastercard,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.

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