Southside Guest House - Edinburgh, United Kingdom 
Southside Guest House address: 8 Newington Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1QS
Southside Guest House details: Southside is a stylish and welcoming Guest House in the heart of the city close to the Old Town. It provides very comfortable accommodation in a contemporary, smart decor in a period setting.
Southside is an exclusive Guest House providing an elegant home in the heart of the city. The eight stylish en-suite bedrooms, which include two Four Poster Rooms, have been designed to be as individual as our guests. Several leading Hotel and Travel Guides feature Southside and many guests regularly return and warmly recommend us. If you are seeking somewhere unique and memorable for your Edinburgh visit, Southside is an excellent choice. We look forward to welcoming you.
The House at 8 Newington Road, Edinburgh (now Southside Guest House) was built in 1865 and is part of a Victorian Terrace which includes at No 10 next door; West Newington House (built 1805)
Southside Guest House Edinburgh has eight elegant en-suite bedrooms - including Four Poster Rooms - providing stylish bed and breakfast accommodation in the centre of Edinburgh.
Please note that Southside is a no-smoking house.
Several leading Hotel and Travel Guides feature and recommend Southside Guest House and many guests warmly recommend Southside. Lonely Planet World Guide features Southside Guest House as one of the 5 Author Pick for accommodation in Edinburgh.
Southside is also recommended by Peter Irvine in the latest edition of his marvellous "Scotland the Best" published by Collins. Peter Irvine features Southside under "Edinburgh Most Excellent Lodgings" only one of six establishments listed and additionally has been "awarded" a commendation as "Amongst the very best in Scotland". The Guide, by the way is an excellent investment, to guide you through the maze of eating out venues, pubs, attractions etc., both in Edinburgh and throughout Scotland.
Southside Guest House is featured in the AA "Britain's Best Bed & Breakfast" Guide.
Southside Guest House Edinburgh is rated 4 Stars by the Scottish Tourist Board and the AA.
Where to stay in Edinburgh? If you are seeking unique and memorable accommodation for your Edinburgh visit, Southside Guest House Edinburgh is an excellent choice.
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Location
Southside Guest House is situated only a few minutes from the Meadows and Holyrood Park in the centre of the University Campus. Edinburgh Castle is close by. Venues, theatre, cinema and concerts as well as restaurants and pubs and the towering Arthur's Seat are no more than ten minutes walk away and Princes Street with its world famous shopping at the centre of Edinburgh is a 20 minute stroll.
Southside Guest House is the ideal location for enjoying the wealth of events and productions which make up the Edinburgh International Festival, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the Edinburgh International Film Festival, the Edinburgh International Book Festival, the Edinburgh International Science Festival, The Bank of Scotland Children's International Theatre Festival, The Edinburgh International Jazz & Blues Festival, Edinburgh Mela and of course the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.....not forgetting Edinburgh's Hogmanay! Edinburgh Festivals
Southside Edinburgh Guest House is very near to: ( between 3 minutes and 10 minutes walk)
University of Edinburgh's Pollock Halls of Residence
Festival Theatre
Queens Hall
Kings Hall
Royal College of Surgeons
National e-Science Centre
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Royal Sick Children Hospital (Sick Kids Hospital)
Meadows
Holyrood Park
Arthur's Seat
Royal Commonwealth Pool
Historic Scotland Headquarters
National Library of Scotland (Maps)
Salisbury Centre
Scottish Widows Dalkeith Road Office
Southside Edinburgh Guest House is near to: (between 10 minutes to 25 minutes walk)
Old Town
Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile
Princes Street Gardens
Princes Street Shops!!
University of Edinburgh Old College
Grassmarket
National Library of Scotland (Main)
Italian Cultural Institute
University of Edinburgh George Square Buildings
University of Edinburgh Kings Buildings
St Giles
Dynamic Earth
Palace of Holyrood
Royal Museum
Scottish Parliament
National Gallery of Scotland
Royal Scottish Academy
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
New Town
............and
all other attractions, event and venues can be reached in a few minutes using the excellent and frequent Edinburgh bus service!!
Rooms
Rooms at Southside have been carefully created for your comfort and relaxation; each one contemporary, colourful and well equipped, and all en suite with showers. All bedrooms have direct line telephones, TV with DVD Player, Free Wireless Broadband Internet connection and many things to pamper you, not forgetting great firm mattresses and crisp linen for a fine night's sleep.more info ...Facilities
Dining
Breakfast at Southside Guest House is an important occasion! Breakfast is served at individual tables (one per room!) set up with linen. We try to cater for most tastes and feature the famous Southside Grill or the Vegetarian alternative. We regularly cater for guest on a Vegan diet.
Each Day we also present a Special Dish or Ingredient which is of course also included in the price of your room.
Cheeses, oatcakes, bakery and fresh fruit salad, complement the hot selection and we offer an excellent selection of teas and coffees including cappuccino, espresso and latte.
You may have to give lunch a miss!!
At the Scottish Hotels Awards for 2006 ~ Southside was the runner-up for the Scottish Hotel Breakfast of the Year 2006!!
Southside does not have a restaurant or bar. However you will find Edinburgh's restaurant and bar scene very rich and diverse. Most types of cuisine are well represented and many restaurants have won critical accolades...and of course Edinburgh's pubs are world famous!! There are many neighbourhood pubs and restaurants all within a few minutes walk (5 to 10 minutes) from Southside. The restaurants are representative of various national and cuisine styles: Cantonese - Californian - Turkish - Thai - French - Modern Scottish - Indian - Mexican - Jamaican - North African. Southside Bedroom Information Directory gives full contact details and opening times.
Hotel policies
Check-in
15:00
Check-out
11:00
Cancellation
If cancelled up to 7 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
Children
Children are not allowed to stay in our hotel.
Maximum capacity of total guests in a room is 2.
Pre-pay
No deposit will be charged.
Extra charges
VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Free Secured parking is possible on streets nearby and reservation is needed.
Dining
Full English breakfast is included in the room rate.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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