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title: "Southside Guest House, Edinburgh | StayVersus"
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Guesthouse · ★★★★ · Eviivo
# Southside Guest House

Southside, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.9 ·  Excellent 18 reviews ·  #81 #81 of 216 in Edinburgh ·  4.5/5 on Google, 113 reviews ·  7.4 Location score
## About Southside Guest House

Southside Guest House is a guesthouse in Southside, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 18 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 1.6 km from the centre of Edinburgh. The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 12 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 8

- **Chain:** Eviivo

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 17

8 Newington Road [southsideguesthouse.co.uk](http://www.southsideguesthouse.co.uk/)

## How Southside Guest House scores

Better rated than 61% of hotels in Edinburgh

-   Guest rating **8.9**
-   Location **7.4**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **8.2**

Edinburgh average

## Rating on Google

4.5/5

113 Google reviews

-   5★57%
-   4★30%
-   3★9%
-   2★0%
-   1★4%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Balcony
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **78**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **105**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **4**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Portobello Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">St Leonards railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">490 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh Airport (EDI)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">27 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">25 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Edinburgh Surgical Museum900 m
-   Surgeons' Hall Museums940 m
-   Centre for the Study of Modern & Contemporary History970 m
-   The Anatomical Museum980 m
-   Telfer Wall1.0 km
-   Bullion Stone1.1 km

## Southside Guest House: in detail

At Southside Guest House, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as luggage storage. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hotel. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms at Southside Guest House come furnished with linen service to cater to your needs and comfort. A few accommodations at Southside Guest House also include unique design elements like a balcony or terrace. A few chosen rooms are equipped with television and cable TV to ensure guest amusement. In certain chosen rooms, a coffee or tea maker is conveniently available for your use. At Southside Guest House, select bathrooms are equipped with a hair dryer to enhance your comfort during your stay. A delightful breakfast is the perfect way to begin your day, and at Southside Guest House, you can always indulge in a scrumptious meal on-site.

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## Questions about Southside Guest House

### How do guests rate Southside Guest House?

Southside Guest House has a guest rating of 8.9 out of 10 from 18 reviews, which is better than 61% of rated hotels in Edinburgh.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Southside Guest House?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Southside Guest House include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### How far is Southside Guest House from the airport?

The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 12 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Southside Guest House have?

Southside Guest House has 8 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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