Southside Apartments by Destination Edinburgh

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Free WiFi

9.0

Property highlights

About this property

Southside Apartments offer self-catering apartments ideal for exploring the Old Town of Edinburgh. The apartments are just 25 minutes’ walk from Edinburgh city centre, 18 minutes’ walk to the Royal Mile and are on a good bus route. All apartments have fully-equipped kitchens, lounge and dining areas and a bathroom. Some apartments have original period features such as high ceilings and sash windows. All Southside Apartments feature free WiFi and plasma TVs with Freeview The kitchens have an oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine. Towels and linen are included and hair and body shampoo is provided. A starter pack is also provided for your arrival to get you started which includes soap, washing up liquid, washing powder, rubbish bags, toilet rolls and sachets of tea, coffee and sugar. Holyrood Park is just 10 minutes’ walk from Southside Apartments and Edinburgh Castle can be reached in 15 to 20 minutes' walk. There is no onsite parking at our Southside apartments Destination Edinburgh are delighted to have Edinburgh Short term let licences for our Southside apartments. This means we meet all planning, health and safety, insurance and other general conditions set by Edinburgh Council for short term lets. Please make sure you stay at a licenced premises

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean and tidy ,plenty of room ,comfortable and good location”
Andy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The apartment building was easy to find and on a bus route, which we used daily during the stay. The rooms were spacious, especially the living area. The bedrooms had plenty of space and beds were comfy. The kitchen and bathroom had all the...”
Jaap
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Not the smartest part of town, but handy for the centre of Edinburgh (we usually walked - around 35mins - but did get the bus late one evening). We only needed to climb a few stairs to reach the flat. It was clean and had all that we needed as a...”
Mandy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Spacious rooms , easy access to buses. Plenty of shops in the area”
Peggy
Germany Germany
“Nice place to stay for some days in Edinburgh. Restaurants and shops nearby. Old town and Arthurs seat in walking distance. New town and other sites are reachable by bus.”
Wendy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean spacious flat. Comfortable bed and sofas. High ceilings and plenty light but good blackout in the bedroom for sleeping. Very quiet inside despite being near a busy road. Walking distance from the station. Very helpful woman on phone when I...”
Jack
Australia Australia
“The apartment was very clean and comfortable with all required amenities. Location is fantastic, with many cafes, restaurants and convenience stores right down the road. The royal mile, old town and all other attractions are also within walking...”
Antonia-ioana
Romania Romania
“Great location, right in front of the bus station. The city center is 3 bus stations further. It is a very nice apartment & very spacious. There are two bedrooms and a living room with an open space kitchen. It was very clean. Great...”
Tui
Singapore Singapore
“Excellent location. With a busstop just infront , easy dropoff after shopping at princess street. Nearby many convenience stores for groceries and drinks. Spacious apartment , safe environment. Fully equiped kitchen. Recommended.”
Sally
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely spacious airy room, clean, good location, comfy beds.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Destination Edinburgh

Company review score: 9.1Based on 1,490 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company information

Destination Edinburgh is a small, local company based in the city centre of Edinburgh. We manage 17 properties throughout the city . Our team are happy to recommend things to do during your stay.

Property information

Renovated in 2007, our Southside Apartments building used to be a popular casino! Traditional Edinburgh stone built tenements, updated with modern furniture and amenities, these apartments are ideal for both family and friend groups looking for comfortable accommodation in the Newington area of Edinburgh.

Neighbourhood information

The apartments are roughly 15-20 minutes' walk from Princes St, There is an abundance of restaurants and bars in the Newington area. The nearest bus stop is almost outside the door and provides an easy transport link to all areas of the city.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,French,Slovak

Property surroundings

House rules

Southside Apartments by Destination Edinburgh takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about US$131. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestroSolo Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Parties/events are not allowed.

The property cannot accept bookings from local residents.

Minimum Age of Lead Booker (and person staying) must be 25.

All our bookings include VAT as we are part of the Travel Operators Margin Scheme and we are unable to provide a VAT breakdown.

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.

The City of Edinburgh Council is introducing a visitor levy for overnight guests in paid accommodation. If you are planning to stay in Edinburgh on or after 24 July 2026, and you book your stay on or after 1 October 2025, a 5% visitor levy charge (excluding VAT) will be included in your accommodation price. The levy will be charged on the first 5 nights’ stay.

Please inform Southside Apartments by Destination Edinburgh in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: C, EH-69559-R,EH-69561-R,EH-69562-R, EH-69564-R,EH-69458-R,EH-69556-R,EH-69551-R