Southside Apartments
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7&11 Newington Road, Southside, Edinburgh EH9 1QR – Excellent location – show map
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7 Newington Road, Southside Apartments
11 Newington Road, Southside Apartments
Southside
7&11 Newington Road, Southside, Edinburgh EH9 1QR – Excellent location – show map
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Southside
7&11 Newington Road, Southside, Edinburgh EH9 1QR, – Excellent location – show map
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No deposit required
Free Gift on arrival
Flexibility with check in time
Late check out 11.00am
Apartment information
General information
Southside Apartments offer self-catering apartments with a choice of 1-, 2- or 3-bedroom apartments, ideal for exploring the Old Town of Edinburgh. They are just 15 minutes’ walk from Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and a further 5 minutes’ walk to Princes Street. The apartments are next to a main bus route stop.
The location is also ideal for Arthurs Seat, Holyrood Park and the Royal Commonwealth Swimming Pool. It has many of Edinburgh Fringe venues close by too.
Our apartments have a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels, free Wi-Fi and lounges and kitchen/dining areas. Each bathroom has a bath with shower, toilet and sink.
Each fully equipped kitchen within our Apartments has a washing machine, fridge/freezer, cooker and hob and microwave. Towels and linen are included, and travel cots and highchairs can be requested. A few extras are left to start your stay off, soap, washing up liquid, washing powder, rubbish bags, toilet rolls, tea, coffee and sugar sachets
The vast open space of Holyrood Park is just 10 minutes’ walk from Southside Apartments and Edinburgh Castle can be reached in 15 to 20 minutes’ walk via some of Edinburgh’s most historic areas.
Edinburgh’s Newington is a great choice for travellers interested in museums, food and architecture. It also has superb access to Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns.
Our Southside Apartments have some of the best ratings in Edinburgh ranking highly on Booking.com and Trip Advisor. The apartments are particularly good for families and groups and have excellent ratings for value for money.
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Southside Area
Our Guests love walking around the neighbourhood especially Arthurs Seat in Holyrood Park where you get fantastic views over the City!
The apartments are ideal for Edinburgh University visitors and Graduations!
Closest landmarks
Queen’s Hall 0.2 miles
Holyrood Park 0.3 miles
The Meadows 0.3 miles
University of Edinburgh 0.5 miles
Pleasance Fringe Venue 0.5 miles
George Square Fringe Venue 0.5 miles
Edinburgh Festival Theatre 0.6 miles
National Museum of Scotland 0.7 miles
Arthurs Seat 0.7 miles
Palace of Holyrood House 0.8 miles
Closest Airports
Edinburgh Airport 7.2 miles
Glasgow Airport 48.7 miles
Shopping nearby – all within 1 Mile!
Princes Street
Edinburgh’s largest shopping street
Royal Mile
High street and more niche options
Edinburgh’s Most Popular landmarks
Royal Mile 0.8 miles
The Real Mary King’s Close 0.9 miles
Edinburgh Military Tattoo 1 miles
Edinburgh Castle 1 miles
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions 1 miles
Omni Centre 1.2 miles
Edinburgh Playhouse 1.3 miles
Murrayfield Stadium 2.4 miles
Royal Yacht Britannia 2.9 miles
Edinburgh Zoo 3.5 miles
Facilities
Miscellaneous:
Non-smoking throughout
Heating
Parking:
No parking available. The closest parking facility can be found on St Leonards Street which is less than 10 minute walk from the apartments. To book a space (advised) or to enquire, please call Easi Parks on 0131 667 5601. 24 hour parking is approx £20.50. We do have discounted tickets for parking at the Omni centre on request, £13.20 for 24 hours rather than £22 for 24 hours, this is a 3 min walk away from the apartments
Internet:
Free WIFI available
Accessibility:
By stairs only, no lift
Languages Spoken:
English
Spanish
French
Slovak
Media & Technology:
Flat-screen Tv’s
Free view
Safety & Security:
Fire Extinguishers
Smoke alarms
Safety deposit box
Living area:
Sofa’s and/or chairs
Dining area- table and chairs
Highchair on request
Room Amenities:
Iron & Ironing board
Hairdryer
Drying rack
Bedroom:
Linen provided
Duvets & pillows
Wardrobe/clothes rail
Dressing table
Bedside table/s
Travel cot on Request
Bathroom:
Toilet
Sink
Bath & shower or shower
Towels
Kitchen:
Oven & hob
Fridge/freezer
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Washing machine
kitchenware
House rules
Check in: 1500 onwards If you need to get contact on the day about your arrival, please get In touch by calling our arrivals line on 0044 (131) 6000 255. We will be in contact a few days prior to your arrival to arrange your check in with you
Check out: 1100am for all bookings booked directly with Destination Edinburgh, all agent bookings check out is 1030am
Age restriction: Minimum Age of Lead Booker (and person staying) must be 25
Cancellation/Payment: Cancellations and payment policies differ to dates booked please refer to your booking confirmation for details. We do not accept AMEX
Smoking: Smoking is not allowed in apartments or communal areas
Pets: Pets are not allowed
Parties/events: Parties and events are not allowed
Quiet hours: The apartment blocks have a Quiet Period between 11.00pm-8.00am within the apartments and all communal areas.
Security Deposit: There is a Security Deposit of £100 per Apartment to cover damage to the apartment including banners being stuck on walls, noise and anti-social behaviour.
Security: Security: – We have a presence in the apartments 24 hours and all apartments are fitted with noise aware software
The small print
We do not accept bookings from local residents
Minimum Age of Lead Booker (and person staying) must be 25, We may check main booker Groups
There is no reception at the apartments
Apartments are at 7 & 11 Newington Road, and you will be allocated an apartment/s at either or both
Apartments are on the ground, 1st and 2nd floors, there is no lift in either buildings
A damage deposit of GBP 100 per apartment is required prior to arrival, the pre authorisation is a temporary hold of funds held against a credit card to guarantee funds are available to cover any damages or anti-social behaviour incurred during your stay from misuse or neglect
The apartments are fitted with noise aware sensors and have 24-hour security. We will enforce all house rules and exercise our rights to ask clients to leave if they do not follow these rules Departure. Please respect fellow guests, our neighbours and the apartments themselves
All our bookings include VAT as we are part of the Travel Operators Margin Scheme and we are unable to provide a VAT breakdown
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Southside area
Our Guests love walking around the neighbourhood especially Arthurs Seat in Holyrood Park where you get fantastic views over the City!
The apartments are ideal for Edinburgh University visitors and Graduations!
Closest landmarks
Queen’s Hall 0.2 miles
Holyrood Park 0.3 miles
The Meadows 0.3 miles
University of Edinburgh 0.5 miles
Pleasance Fringe Venue 0.5 miles
George Square Fringe Venue 0.5 miles
Edinburgh Festival Theatre 0.6 miles
National Museum of Scotland 0.7 miles
Arthurs Seat 0.7 miles
Palace of Holyrood House 0.8 miles
Closest Airports
Edinburgh Airport 8.5 miles away
Glasgow Airport 55.4 miles away
Public Transport
Tram– 1.4 miles walk to Princes Street, tram direct to Edinburgh Airport
Bus– Bus routes all around Edinburgh operated by Lothian buses
Train -Edinburgh Waverly Station 1.2 miles walk
Shopping nearby – all within 1 Mile!
Princes Street
Edinburgh’s largest shopping street
Royal Mile
High street and more niche options
St James Quarter
Over 80 shops, 30 restaurants, a cinema and bowling alley
Multrees Walk
Harvey Nichols and popular high-end outlets like Burberry and Louis Vuitton
Edinburgh’s Most Popular landmarks
Royal Mile 0.8 miles
The Real Mary King’s Close 0.9 miles
Edinburgh Military Tattoo 1 miles
Edinburgh Castle 1 miles
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions 1 miles
Omni Centre 1.2 miles
Edinburgh Playhouse 1.3 miles
Murrayfield Stadium 2.4 miles
Royal Yacht Britannia 2.9 miles
Edinburgh Zoo 3.5 miles
Facilities
Miscellaneous:
Non-smoking throughout
Heating
Highchairs and travel cots can be requested
Smoking or vaping is not allowed in apartments or communal area.
We include extras in your apartment to start your stay off, soap, washing-up liquid, washing powder, rubbish bags, toilet rolls, tea, coffee, and sugar sachets
Parking:
There is no parking at our apartments as the apartemnts are on a main road. The closest car park isHermits Croft Car Park, (justpark.com) an off street car park, 6 mins walk from our Southside apartments, 24-hour car park access. The rate for any 24-hour period is approx. £16.00. Spaces can only be pre-booked online for this.
Alternatively there is the Q Park located in the Quartermile Development beside The Meadows, this covered car park is a 14 min walk from our Southside apartments. 24-hour car park access. The rate for any 24-hour period is £20.00. Spaces can only be pre-booked online for this rate.
Internet:
Free WIFI available
Accessibility:
By stairs only, no lift
Safety & Security
Fire Extinguishers
Smoke alarms
Carbon monoxide detector
First aid kit
Safety deposit box
CCTV outside property
Media & Technology:
Flat-screen Tv’s
Free view
Living area:
Sofa’s and/or chairs
Dining area- table and chairs
Highchair on request
Room Amenities:
Iron & Ironing board
Hairdryer
Drying rack
Bedroom:
Linen provided
Duvets & pillows
Wardrobe/clothes rail
Dressing table
Bedside table/s
Travel cot on Request
Bathroom:
Toilet
Sink
Bath & shower or shower
Towels
Kitchen:
Oven & hob
Fridge/freezer
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Washing machine
kitchenware
House rules
Check in: 1500 onwards If you need to get contact on the day about your arrival, please get In touch by calling our arrivals line on 0044 (131) 6000 255. We will be in contact a few days prior to your arrival to arrange your check in with you
Check out: 1100am for all bookings booked directly with Destination Edinburgh, all agent bookings check out is 1030am
Age restriction: Minimum Age of Lead Booker (and person staying) must be 25
Cancellation/Payment: Cancellations and payment policies differ to dates booked please refer to your booking confirmation for details. We do not accept AMEX
Smoking: Smoking or vaping is not allowed in apartments or communal areas
Pets: Pets are not allowed
Parties/events: Parties and events are not allowed. We do not accept hen and stag bookings.
Quiet hours: The apartment blocks have a Quiet Period between 11.00pm-8.00am within the apartments and all communal areas.
Security Deposit: There is a Security Deposit of £100 per Apartment to cover damage to the apartment including banners being stuck on walls, noise, and anti-social behaviour.
Security: We have a presence in the apartments 24 hours.
The small print
We do not accept bookings from local residents.
We encourage couples, family’s and well behaved groups. Please note our house rules so that all guests can enjoy their stay with us.
We do not accept hen and stag bookings at our Southside apartments.
Minimum Age of Lead Booker (and person staying) must be 25, We may check main booker Groups.
There is no reception at the apartments.
Apartments are at 7 & 11 Newington Road, and you will be allocated an apartment/s at either or both.
Apartments are on the ground, 1st and 2nd floors, there is no lift in either buildings.
There is a strict non-smoking policy, smoking or vaping in the apartments and communal areas is prohibited.
A damage deposit of GBP 100 per apartment is required prior to arrival, the pre authorisation is a temporary hold of funds held against a credit card to guarantee funds are available to cover any damages or anti-social behaviour incurred during your stay from misuse or neglect.
The apartments have 24-hour security. We will enforce all house rules and exercise our rights to ask clients to leave if they do not follow these rules Departure. Please respect fellow guests, our neighbours and the apartments themselves.
All our bookings include VAT as we are part of the Travel Operators Margin Scheme and we are unable to provide a VAT breakdown.
Destination Edinburgh Apartments is following all local Scotland licensing conditions and are in the process of applying for short term licensing. Please see a list of our application numbers and Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings.
Southside Apartments
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings.
Apartment 7/1 – EPC Rating C
Apartment 7/2 – EPC Rating C
Apartment 7/3 – EPC Rating C
Apartment 7/4 – EPC Rating C
Apartment 11/1 – EPC Rating C
Apartment 11/2 – EPC Rating C
Apartment 11/3 – EPC Rating C
Reviews
Best rate guaranteed | No deposit required | Free Gift | Flexibility check-in time | Late check-out 11.00 am