Southside Guesthouse, Newington

Southside Guest House

4.5/5 from 182 reviews

Guesthouse in Southside and Newington

from £150 per night, double room

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Edinburgh's visitor levy is 5% and applies to the first five nights of a stay.

Stay type: Guesthouse
Area: Southside and Newington
Walk to Waverley: about 26 min on foot (straight-line estimate)

Guesthouse in Edinburgh's Southside and Newington.

Overview

Southside Guest House is a bed and breakfast set in a Victorian house on Newington Road, on the south side of the city. It is a nine minute walk from Holyrood Park and roughly 1.3 miles from Edinburgh Castle. Waverley Station is about 26 minutes away on foot, going by a straight-line estimate, so expect the real route to take a little longer.

The house has 8 rooms, all en suite, with flat-screen TVs, DVD players and free Wi-Fi. Most rooms have hardwood floors and some come with 4-poster beds. A full English breakfast is served in a bright dining room, and there is a courtyard garden for guests to use. The property is smoke-free and kid-friendly.

Key Facts

Stay Type	Guesthouse
Area	Southside and Newington
Address	8 Newington Rd, Edinburgh EH9 1QS
Price	from £150 per night, double room
Guest Rating	4.5/5 from 182 reviews
Check-In	18:00
Check-Out	11:00
Walk To Waverley Station	about 26 min on foot (straight-line estimate)
Free Wi-Fi	Yes

Facilities

Wi-Fi (Free)
Breakfast
Smoke-free property
Kid-friendly

Who It Suits

This guesthouse suits couples and small families who want an en suite room with breakfast included rather than a hostel or a large hotel. Travellers who like period features, such as 4-poster beds and hardwood floors, get that here. It can also work for visitors happy to walk or take a bus into the centre, since Waverley Station is about 26 minutes on foot. It does not suit anyone bringing a pet, as pets are not allowed. Late arrivers may also struggle, given check-in starts at 18:00.

Location

8 Newington Rd, Edinburgh EH9 1QS.

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Waverley Station is about 26 min on foot (straight-line estimate).

A 9-minute walk from Holyrood Park, this elegant B&B in a Victorian house is 1.3 miles from Edinburgh Castle.

What To Know Before Booking

Check-In Time. Check-in begins at 18:00 and check-out is at 11:00. If you arrive earlier in the day, contact the property through the booking page to ask about luggage or early access.
Visitor Levy. Edinburgh's visitor levy adds 5% of the room price before VAT, charged on the first five nights of stays from 24 July 2026. Factor this into your total when comparing prices.
No Pets. Pets are not allowed at this property. Leave animals at home or pick a pet-friendly stay elsewhere on the site.
Cancellation Terms. The listing does not state the cancellation policy. Check the booking page for the terms attached to the rate you select, as these can differ by room and rate type.
Room Choice. There are 8 rooms, most with hardwood floors and some with 4-poster beds. If a specific bed type matters to you, confirm which room you are booking before you pay.

About This Edinburgh Stay

Where is Southside Guest House located?

It sits on Newington Road in the Southside and Newington area, at 8 Newington Rd, Edinburgh EH9 1QS. Holyrood Park is a 9 minute walk away and Edinburgh Castle is 1.3 miles from the door.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in starts at 18:00 and check-out is at 11:00. The late check-in start is worth planning around if you expect to arrive in the afternoon. The listing does not state whether luggage storage is available, so ask the property via the booking page.

What facilities does the guesthouse have?

Listed facilities include free Wi-Fi, breakfast, a smoke-free property and kid-friendly accommodation. Guests also have use of a courtyard garden, and the rooms have en suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and DVD players.

Is breakfast included?

Breakfast is listed among the facilities, and a full English breakfast is served in the dining room. Confirm on the booking page that your chosen rate includes it, as rates can differ.

Can I bring a pet?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. If you are travelling with an animal, filter for pet-friendly options elsewhere on this site.

How do I get to the city centre from the guesthouse?

Waverley Station is about 26 minutes on foot, based on a straight-line estimate, so the walking route will be a bit longer. The listing does not state bus routes or other transport details. Check a journey planner before you book if travel time matters to you.