Blackford Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is a popular museum in Edinburgh with a rich history. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Royal Mile
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Royal Mile. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Murrayfield Stadium
Catch an event at Murrayfield Stadium and enjoy other activities in Edinburgh such as golfing.Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.
University of Edinburgh
Explore the campus of University of Edinburgh during your visit to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Edinburgh Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who call Edinburgh Zoo home during your travels in Edinburgh. Discover the lively festivals in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.
Top hotels in Blackford
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Great location and very helpful and attentive staff. The rubber duckie was a fun perk too.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Excellent location very near mainline station and of course the Royal Mile. Good value wholesome breakfast highly recommended
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Room pretty modern, usb plugs , great smart TV, clean with all amenities required for charging mobile phones, iron, ironing board, tea / coffee etc . Breakfast was very good with selection of full fry up or continental. Optionof swimming and sauna available, small area, but good plus bonus.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
The staff are friendly welcoming and helpful. The room is big enough for us and we enjoyed the scenery
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Decent enough hotel for a overnight stop and 10 mins walk to terminal.Get to hotel early enough and get bus from outside door and get to and from Edinburgh for a pre night out.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Blackford
Grange
Travellers enjoy Grange for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Carlton Cricket Club while you're in the area.
Newington
Historical sites, museums and cafes are just a few things travellers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Pickering's Gin Distillery while you're exploring the area.
Marchmont
Marchmont is well liked for its bars, and you can visit sights like Edinburgh Castle and George Square if you have time to explore the area.
Morningside
Travellers come to Morningside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Dominion Cinema and Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve while you're in town.
Bruntsfield
Bruntsfield is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Links or Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and George Square are top sights worth seeing.
