Southside
Edinburgh





Popular places to visit

University of Edinburgh
Walk around the campus at University of Edinburgh during your visit to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

Holyrood Park
Holyrood Park is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area.

The Meadows
After visiting The Meadows, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

George Square
You can find out about the history of Edinburgh when you stop by George Square. Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments.

Dynamic Earth
You can study the exhibits at Dynamic Earth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments.

National Library of Scotland
National Library of Scotland is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's entertainment choices, or seek out its golf courses.
Things to do

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh

Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Southside Hotel Deals

The Scholar


Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Other neighborhoods around Southside

Old Town Edinburgh
Preserving its medieval street plan, this UNESCO World Heritage Site features the Royal Mile, St. Giles' Cathedral, and the National Museum of Scotland. Explore narrow closes and hidden passages for a unique experience.

Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Scottish Parliament and Royal Mile.

Grange
Visitors to Grange like its restaurants and gardens, and Carlton Cricket Club is a sight worth a stop.

Marchmont
Marchmont is noteworthy for its bars, and you can plan an outing to Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile while you're in town.

Edinburgh City Centre
While you're in Edinburgh City Centre, take in top sights like Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle, and hop on the metro to see more the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.

Tollcross
Travelers come to Tollcross for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Usher Hall and King's Theatre while you're in town.
Southside
- Places of interest
- Southside Hotels by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Edinburgh neighborhoods
- Southside Hotels by Brand
- University of Edinburgh
- Festival Theatre
- The Meadows
- Royal Commonwealth Pool
- Queen's Hall
- Potterrow Student Centre
- George Square
- Dynamic Earth
- National Library of Scotland
- Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments
- Summerhall
- Surgeon's Hall
- Pickering's Gin Distillery
- Reid Concert Hall Museum of Instruments
- Wohl Pathology Museum
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Princes Street
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- Grassmarket
- George Street
- St. Andrew Square
- Dean Village
- Princes Street Gardens
- Portobello Beach
- Usher Hall
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre
- Royal Highland Centre
- Edinburgh Park
- Military Tattoo Theatre
