About this property

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Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Southside Apartments offer self-catering apartments ideal for exploring the Old Town of Edinburgh. The apartments are just 25 minutes’ walk from Edinburgh city center, 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 licenses 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 licensed premises

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Angeline
    Malaysia Malaysia
    We had a fantastic stay at this apartment in Edinburgh! The place was spotlessly clean and had everything we needed, including a fully equipped kitchen. With two comfortable bedrooms, it easily accommodated our group of four. The location was...
  • Wiktoria
    Poland Poland
    Everything! It’s much better than on the pictures. The apartment is so spacious, clean, beautiful and well equipped!
  • Jane
    United States United States
    Lots of space, comfortable, sparkling clean, terrific shower, full kitchen with nice dishes, pots & pans, French press coffee pot, great lighting, easy access, quiet, safe, pleasant outdoor area, conveniently close to grocery stores and bus stops...
  • Diane
    United States United States
    Location is great. It is on a bus line for easy access. Mile walk to Royal Mile. Many restaurants near by.
  • Maria
    Romania Romania
    We had a great stay. The apartament is spacious, luminous, and well equipped. The closeness to the city center was very advantageous.
  • Peggy
    United States United States
    Was a great location, with so many places to eat and see.
  • Dominika
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfy bed, good location, quiet room, all that you need for short stay in Edinburgh.
  • Merry1313
    Singapore Singapore
    We were pleasantly surprised with the apartment. It was well maintained and clean. The host was very thoughtful. They switched on the room lights, turn up the room temperature before our arrival. The space was very comfortable for our family...
  • Sesilia
    Indonesia Indonesia
    Location is great, easy to access transportations. Properly managed,clean, cozy and warm during winter time
  • Myra
    United States United States
    Comfortable space, convenient to restaurants and cafes. Not too far from main attractions in Edinburgh. Good communication from the hosts.

Managed by Destination Edinburgh

Company review score: 9Based on 1,526 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company info

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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

House rules

Southside Apartments by Destination Edinburgh takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about $134. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs 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 need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-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.

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) 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 by 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

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