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Reviews of Southside Guest House 4 stars

8 Newington Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1QS, United Kingdom

#67 of 152 B&Bs and Inns in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 865 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice old hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite expensive but then again most of Edinburgh’s hotels are!

    Beautiful old building walking distance from the centre and opposite a lovely gastropub who does great brunch. Modern, hot shower and big rooms.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Comfy and cozy nook just outside of the city with all amenities for a great short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing I didn’t like.

    The area is a little further out from the chaos of old town but ran east 15min walk, and very close to some nice cafes and pubs nearer the meadows and student areas. The bed was comfy and the room was actually bigger than I expected: the shower nice and hot and a good little morning tea book. I did some slow mornings jst to stay and enjoy the space.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and comfortable room. Good shower and toiletries. Staff friendly. Not far from Holyrood And Palace.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Lovely friendly guest house - great value!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds and carpet need a refresh!

    The staff were lovely and friendly - extremely helpful! The location was great as we could walk anywhere easily. The size of the room was good. Nice to have two arm chairs too!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great location, room was very clean. Even through check-in was late at night it was very smooth and I didn't have to wait at all.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Easily met my needs for a quiet, central stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Many stairs but I was forewarned

    The room was on the top floor in an older building. The room was large and had all the facilities I required. May not be to everyone's tastes but certainly met my needs. Lots of eating options all around the accommodation

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    7.0
    Well located comfortable guest house.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was a bit confusing - it started at 8.30 which felt quite late, but it also wasn't clear where it would be or whether we had paid in our booking through booking.com.

    The room was clean and comfortable and dark. It was in a good location at a good price.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Very pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can't find fault with anything.

    The lovely room with sloped ceiling (No.7) had everything I needed in a minimalist way, which I liked, but was still cosy. I liked the brochure which was clear and concise and also gave the history of the house which I loved. Roy was attentive and helpful without being intrusive. Bed was comfy and I loved the green blanket with the satin trim. House was quiet and peaceful. Bathroom was modern with good shower and sparkling clean. I didn't have a cooked breakfast, just cereal as don't normally eat much in the morning but service was excellent and choice on menu very good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    9.0
    Very good stay, good value for money, nice area and good attidute from host
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My friend was bit not comfortable on the bed, maybe we did talk about some other details to be improved, but im not pretty sure

    The mood, the balance of originality and modern fix. It was brilliant area, good host, nice room, other guests. Chairs and chill zone, artwork, bathroom, carpets, attitude, i loved it for the money

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds. Unfortunately me and my friend both agreed the beds weren't that comfortable.

    Loved being only 20 min. Away from the city centre, the room is very clean , warm and the area very quiet.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Very comfortable and perfect location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Four Poster Bedroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just one point, it is not so big deal but drain in the shower room didn’t so smooth, maybe staff don’t notice that.

    Good location to the central, lots of bus stops there. Room is really clean and beautiful traditional b&b style. First night hot water in the shower room didn’t come out but the staff take care of it immediately. The room our stay was really south side so bright and very comfortable room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Feels a bit rundown, but everything is there which is needed including a hot water bottle!

    Great location, quiet, lots of eateries in area. On loads of bus routes to centre.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really enjoyed our stay. Collected our keys from a key safe at the front door as the owners had emailed to say they might be out on our arrival. Lovely bright room. Clean and comfortable. Great location. Lots of shops and places to eat nearby. Plenty of buses to take you to the city centre although easily walking distance. Would recommend. We will definitely stay again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Easy check in, clean room and great location 👌

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    7.0
    Cheap and functional. Friendly staff at reception.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Four Poster Bedroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The chest of drawers was pretty battered looking, but functional. The blinds were in a similar state, but functional.

    The location was perfect for my needs.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Welcoming property in a great location perfect for a short stay in Edinburgh
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was a little hard for us - but that’s our personal preference.

    Beautiful property. Fantastic location for the purpose of our visit.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No Bath plug in the room

    Great location, quiet room, clean, quick check in, nice size

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    8.0
    Very convenient, clean and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location was brilliant for visiting my daughter in university accommodation. The room was clean and bathroom spotless. Wi-Fi was great. It did the job for a quick visit to my daughter. Would defo book again…

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    8.0
    Really nice room in a good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Four Poster Bedroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Good location we were able to walk into the city which took 10 mis or so. Good shower and bathroom. The room also has plenty of space.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    10
    Fantastic place in Edinburgh
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    I often travel to Edinburgh for work and always try to stay there if possible. The location is very close to old town, rooms are clean and comfortable (the tv has Netflix which is a great addition for the evening). The breakfast is good and the owners are very kind and accommodating towards guests. Highly recommended

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    10
    I looked forward to getting back to the room- it was so comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A very minor point, but I felt that there could have been a better selection of tea and coffee. Possibly also a 'please make up my room' door hanger.

    The room was lovely. Nicely decorated and comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I have very little I didn't like about this place, but again I only stayed one night.

    I booked this last minute since my flights got messed up so I arrived a day earlier than expected. This place exceeded my expectations. The host reached out via text hours before I even got there just to give me any info I might need, and the space itself was lovely, secure, and centrally located, which was exactly what I needed.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    9.0
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was so cold when we arrived and it took few hours until the room got warm!

    Clean and spacious room! Very quiet during our stay and the staff was really nice! If you want a good place to stay while in Edinburgh this is the place!

    Stayed in February 2024

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