Southside Guest House

Top choice in Edinburgh


Though set in a typical Victorian terrace, the Southside transcends the traditional guesthouse category and feels more like a modern boutique hotel. Its eight stylish rooms, featuring the clever use of bold colours and modern furniture, ooze interior design. Breakfast is an event, with Buck's Fizz (cava mixed with orange juice) on offer to ease the hangover.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

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1. Summerhall

0.15 MILES

The Summerhall cultural centre houses several permanent art displays, and stages changing exhibitions of contemporary art.

2. The Meadows

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3. Holyrood Park

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4. Surgeons' Hall Museums

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5. Talbot Rice Gallery

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6. Old College

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7. Dovecot Studios

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8. National Museum of Scotland

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