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.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly 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.
Top hotels in Blackford
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Room was updated, very clean and comfortable. We had one night where an alarm went off but after that we really enjoyed our stay. The hotel is walkable to all the old town sights and the Castle. We would stay here again!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
The room was super clean, peaceful location but close enough to everything you need to see. Really quiet too, slept really well for the 4 nights we were there and would highly recommend
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Friendly staff Good amenities
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Just stayed the one night it room was nice and tidy with comfortable beds. Reception were very friendly on arrival as were the waiting staff when we had dinner and breakfast with plenty of choose from at breakfast.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
The room was great. Clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 1 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.
