Southside Guest HousevsEdinburgh Holyrood Hotel
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel and Southside Guest House are both endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Macdonald Holyrood Hotel scores significantly better than Southside Guest House. Macdonald Holyrood Hotel comes in at 83 with recommendations from 6 reviewers such as Frommer's, Star Service and Jetsetter.
Southside Guest House
8 Newington Road, Edinburgh EH9 1QS, Scotland
From $83/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Baggage storage
- Flatscreen TV
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Though set in a typical Victorian terrace, the Southside transcends the traditional guest-house category and feels more like a modern boutique hotel." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Staying at this agreeable eight-bedroom guest house is a bit like visiting ever so slightly bohemian but entirely clued-up friends, intent on making you as comfortable as possible." Full review
Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel
81 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8AU, Scotland
From $173/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"The Club Floor is geared toward luxury-minded guests: It has a dedicated elevator, butler service, lounge, and library, along with a champagne and canapé reception every night." Full review
Star Service
"This modern, yet unpretentious hotel is similar in quality to the Carlton and bears an equally precious downtown locale although without the views of the castle-facing rooms in the Apex International." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Macdonald Holyrood Hotel is a 156-room upscale property just steps from Holyrood Park and a mile from Edinburgh Castle." Full review
Time Out
"the Macdonald has always had a business feel. ... It's the exclusive Club Floor, with its upgraded rooms and views of Holyrood Park, that's the stand-out feature." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"With comfortable rooms (consider upgrading) and a spa, swimming pool and gym it’s definitely worth considering, especially for families or as part of a special deal." Full review
Jetsetter
"Stylish stay in Edinburgh's quiet Old Town, with an award-winning restaurant and close proximity to the Royal Mile." Full review
Fodor's
"Situated in Edinburgh's beautiful old town, this absolutely lovely hotel is just a few minutes walk away from the Scottish Parliament building and from the famous Royal Mile." Full review