Southside
7&11 Newington Road, Southside, Edinburgh EH9 1QR – Excellent location – show map
Southside
7&11 Newington Road, Southside, Edinburgh EH9 1QR, – Excellent location – show map
Book direct with us
Best rate guaranteed
No deposit required
Free Gift on arrival
Flexibility with check in time
Late check out 11.00am
Apartment information
General information
Southside Apartments offer spacious self-catering 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.
Apartments have a fully-equipped kitchen and spacious lounge with double sofa bed and a dining area. Some have original period features such as high ceilings and sash windows.
All Southside Apartments feature free WiFi and plasma TVs, with DVD players on request. The modern kitchens have an oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine. All include towels and linen and a starter pack provided for your arrival to get you started. This includes soap, washing up liquid, washing powder, dishwasher tablets, rubbish bags, toilet rolls and small toiletries in the bathrooms.
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.
According to Trip Advisor the Old Town is there guests’ favourite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.
Southside Apartments have some of the best ratings in Edinburgh ranking highly on Booking.com and Trip Advisor. It is particularly good for families and groups and has excellent ratings for value for money.
We speak your language! On arrival we make life easier with arrival cards in many languages and our office speaks English, French, Spanish, Slovak, Czech and Italian.
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
Our Most Popular facilities
- Central Location
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Heating
Transport
- Airport Taxi Transfer (Additional charge)
- Main Bus Route from the City Centre
Internet
- Wifi is available and free of charge
Pets
- Pets are not allowed
Parking
- No parking available. Nearest secure car park on St Leonards street
Additional services
- Attraction and Excursion Tickets available to purchase (Additional charge)
Entertainment and family services
- Children television networks
- Freeview
House rules
Check-in
15:00 onwards
Please let us know in advance what time you’ll arrive to avoid delays by contacting our office on 0044 (131) 556 3840
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
Check-out
10:30 (or 11:00 if booking direct with us)
Cancellation/prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Please note as a small company we strictly enforce these policies.
Children and sofa beds
All children are welcome.
Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing beds or cots/cribs. The maximum number of children’s cots/cribs in a room is 1.
There is a sofa bed available in the lounge for an additional person but this has an additional charge and must be requested in advance.
The small print
Please note the property does not have a reception, so please contact the apartments prior to arrival to arrange a check-in time.
Guests have 2 options on arrival:
1. A pre-authorisation of GBP 100 per apartment is taken by card as a damage deposit upon arrival. This pre-authorisation will be released upon check-out and subject to a damage inspection of the accommodation.
The release is by your bank and we cannot quicken this process. If you require access to this money option 2 is best for you.
2. Guests can choose to pay a non-refundable GBP 25 cleaning fee. The property will still need a written pre-authorisation but nothing is held against the account.
Kindly note the guest is liable for any damages made to the property by themselves during their stay and will be charged for damages if necessary.
The damage is not just the replacement value of damage but the labour and loss of earnings associated during this process.
There are no lifts at the property.
Please note, free WiFi service is available but not guaranteed.
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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
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.
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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Best rate guaranteed | No deposit required | Free Gift | Flexibility check-in time | Late check-out 11.00 am
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