The Southside Apartments are located on Newington Road in Edinburgh’s vibrant Southside area, where you’ll find a wide range of cafes, restaurants, bars, independent shops, and beautiful architecture.

Nestled in the vibrant Newington neighbourhood of Edinburgh, the Southside Apartments offer the perfect base to explore Edinburgh. The apartments are just a 15-minute walk from the Royal Mile and Old Town, with another 10-minute walk to Princes Street. Ideally situated for visiting Arthur’s Seat, Holyrood Park and Edinburgh University. With easy access to public transport, a stay at our apartments makes it simple to explore all of Edinburgh’s must-see spots.

Our self-catering apartments are located at 7&11 Newington Road, our 2-bedroom apartments feature charming original cornicing and tall ceilings and our basement apartments have access to a patio area.

Each apartment features a fully equipped kitchen and a spacious lounge, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, you’ll enjoy a comfortable and stylish home-from-home experience.

Choose from 1-3-bedroom apartments, comfortably accommodating 6 guests — ideal for families, groups, celebrations or extended stays.

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

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Book directly for the best rate guaranteed, complimentary gift, flexibility with check in and a 11am check out.

Each apartment offers comfortable bedrooms and lounges, fully equipped kitchens, bathrooms and dedicated dining areas — perfect for relaxing and entertaining. You’ll find multiple flat-screen TVs with Freeview, free Wi-Fi throughout, and Netflix available to log into

We provide all linen and bedding for your stay, and we’re happy to provide travel cots and highchairs upon request — perfect for families with little ones.

Enjoy the convenience of a fully equipped kitchen in every apartment, which includes a washing machine, fridge/freezer, cooker, and microwave.

Bathrooms offer at least one bathroom or shower room, and some featuring two for added convenience. Towels are provided along with Scottish Fine Soaps Company toiletries.

To make your stay even more convenient, we provide a selection of essentials to get you started, including soap, washing up liquid, washing powder, rubbish bags, toilet rolls, and 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.

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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

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.

We speak your language! Our touchstay guide will make life easier with information on the apartments as well further assistance on helping create a magnificent stay in Edinburgh! You can also change languages with the globe icon at the top.

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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, 1^st and 2^nd 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

Terms-and-conditions

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