Southside Guest House Edinburgh �This place is listed in the Lonely Planet Guide to Edinburgh as one of the top 5 Coolest Guest Houses – I didn’t know that before I booked, but can understand why. Beautiful, comfortable rooms, friendly, personal and attentive service, amazing breakfasts and an easy 20 minute stroll into the city centre. This is a great base for exploring the city, and a welcome place to return to. I was with my 10 year old, and whilst I wouldn’t say this is the right place for tiny tots, it’s just right for 10+, with DVD players in the rooms, Blockbusters 5 minutes walk away, loads of affordable restaurants in the vicinity and a ‘well cool’ playground in the park just a couple of streets away. Our experience was a total pleasure from start to finish, and not one that many 4 star hotels could match
( Family England – February 2010 )