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The Scotsman HotelvsSouthside Guest House

Both properties are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Scotsman Hotel ranks significantly better than Southside Guest House. The Scotsman Hotel comes in at #4 in Edinburgh with approval from 13 sources like Star Service, Time Out and Rough Guide.

The Scotsman Hotel
8/10
20 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1YT, Scotland
From $158/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Characterful Victorian hotel... Lovely period guest areas."
Concierge Concierge
"This grandiose 19th-century pile has a distinctive feel to it... the Cowshed Spa has five treatment rooms as well as a relaxation room."
Fodor's Fodor's
"A magnificent turn-of-the-20th-century building, with a marble staircase and a fascinating history... now houses this modern, luxurious hotel." Full review
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For peace and quiet, ask for an upper-story room with a view.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The former offices of the Scotsman newspaper – opened in 1904 and hailed as ‘the most magnificent newspaper building in the world’ – are now home to this luxury hotel. Rooms on the..."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Scotsman is an upscale historic boutique located right off the Royal Mile, in the heart of the Old Town." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Rising dramatically over North Bridge, the turreted sandstone façade of the Scotsman Hotel was originally built in 1905 to house the baronial offices of the Scotsman newspaper." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This stylish hotel is housed in the converted former offices of The Scotsman newspaper, and offers great views of the city."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The plush but unstuffy new occupant of the grand old offices of the Scotsman newspaper is one of Edinburgh’s headline hotels."
Star Service Star Service
"Once the home of Scotland's still-famous daily newspaper...this intriguing boutique-hotel offers excellent personal service, superlative, amenity-filled guest rooms and varied dining." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"No better place in Edinburgh to have a bath in a turret." Full review
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Southside Guest House
7/10
8 Newington Road, Edinburgh EH9 1QS, Scotland
From $83/night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Breakfast included
  • Baggage storage
  • Flatscreen TV
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Lonely Planet 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 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

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