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Reviews of Southside Apartments by Destination Edinburgh

7 & 11 Newington Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1QR, United Kingdom

#178 of 964 Holiday rentals in Edinburgh

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Review score

Based on 427 apartment reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    9.0
    We looked forward to coming back to our accommodation each evening.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Great location. Just out of the city centre but easy access, quick on buses or by foot. Much better value for money than staying in the city centre. Great restaurants right by the property. Warm, comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    10
    Lovely experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was perfect. Very well appointed apartment. And very clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Great stay and perfect base to explore!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much other than steps to it was a bit hidden. It was also a target for someone who had to much to drink and got sick by the gate - not to pleasant to walk past.

    Very clean and well presented. Had everything we needed and having coffee and tea was a great start to our visit. Shops to get some groceries are close by and we even enjoyed a take-away delivery! Walking distance to Royal Mile, but bus stop outside if walking is not possible.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Perfect accommodation and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Our group had apartments 1&2. They were very clean and comfortable. The downstairs apartment had a nice outdoor area and the upstairs apartment was nice and bright. We would stay there again, very happily

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    .

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    10
    Great Option for a small group
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Apartment was very clean. Loved the high ceilings / style of the property.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    9.0
    Good place near city center
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    nothing

    Good place to stay within a 15 minute walk to city center. Comfortable beds, big living room, good kitchen.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Excellent stay, would recommend and will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location and accommodation provided everything that we needed

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    9.0
    Perfect for what we needed. Very grateful to the owner for looking after us.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Make sure any children are careful of fingers with the fire doors.

    There was a gas leak on arrival. Destination Edinburgh went above and beyond to solve the issue and most importantly look after us in the process. The apartment was very comfortable, cosy, and had everything we needed ❤️ It was an easy 20 minutes walk right into the centre of the city.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    9.0
    Clean, spacious and comfortable apartment in a great location with fabulous bus links
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the bedrooms had no shelves or drawers. A shelf above the bench would have been great. Very minor really

    Bright and spacious . Fabulous tall ceilings. Very comfortable beds. Buses to everywhere we wanted to go from right outside the door.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    8.0
    Large apartment comfy and clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It really needs another bathroom. One loo for 6 people is not easy. There is space in one of the rooms for an en-suite.

    Straightforward, spacious apartment, warm, clean and functional. Good bedding and towels. Kitchen well equipped. Good restaurant next door/below for drinks and breakfast. No noise heard.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The main bathroom's floor has a significant slant and therefore the toilet is not level to sit on. The shower is great. The ensuite shower didn't work very well. The bathroom exhaust fans are not very effective, a common problem we found throughout UK and Europe.

    Good accommodation for family with young adults. Easy walk into old town and Arthur's Seat. Great to be able to cook meals. Very cheap and good value.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    9.0
    Very impressive apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All fine

    Warm clean comfortable

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    9.0
    lovely stay, great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - parking was quite difficult

    - spacious apartment - easy check in - value for money - about 25 min walk into town

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    It was a great apartment, excellent location and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    8.0
    Lovely place nice atmosphere comfy beds
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Very homey and quaint good place to get away after 8 hours + waking round the city

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    10
    Loved this apartment and will stay again. Brilliant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only small thing is maybe a stand-alone shower.

    We loved everything about this place! Excellent instructions to access the property; Spacious apartment, ideal for family of 4 ; even 5 would fit. Beds were super comfortable, loads of room in the bedrooms. Living area and kitchen just brilliant. 50-60m walk to an awesome little restaurant, with great beers on tap, and it converts to a live-music place at night. We wished we had more time to enjoy Edinburgh and this apartment - we will be back, and will stay here!! Easy to catch buses.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clear instructions on accessing flat. Good facilities. Cosy, spacious apartment with good access to outdoor space.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing that was missing is maybe a clothes hanger in the bathroom.

    Very good location. The apartment was clean and had the most needed appliances.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    9.0
    Great location and facilities for exploring Edinburgh
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only very minor gripe was that the temperatures dropped on our first night and it got a bit cold during the night, but it was easy enough to resolve using the thermostat (albeit it's in one of the bedrooms, so you risk waking up the people in that room if you want to change it for the benefit of the other bedroom).

    This is a great base for Edinburgh and suited is really well for a family trip (two children under 5), even with a few stairs to navigate to the first floor flat at number 11. The apartment was quiet in spite of its excellent location, with buses from the city centre bringing you almost straight to the front door. Our weekend stay (Friday to Sunday) meant we were able to find free street parking a couple of blocks away.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable and spacious apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The apartments were exactly as expected, with plenty of room and very comfy beds. The location is only a short hop into the centre of town, and there are plenty of pubs and restaurants on the doorstep also. Would highly recommend, Thanks for a great stay.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    10
    Great would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the finishes were not great but just being picky now real home from home.

    First time in air BnB and was very happy with the apartment tea, coffee towels etc...easy to get to, bus stop just outside the gate. Was worried it may be a bit cold but shouldn't have if anything maybe to hot during the night.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    An excellent, spacious apartment for 2 couples and a teenager. Comfortable beds and good kitchen facilities. In a convenient, safe location. No complaints!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Easy walking distance to the Royal Mile - 20 minutes, taxi -5minutes. clean and comfortable, great value for money, especially as a family group

    Stayed in December 2023

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