Blackburn
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.
Royal Mile
Explore this area in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town to find ancient buildings, historic relics, shops, museums and range of dining options.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can enjoy retail therapy 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. Check out 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
The campus of Edinburgh's venerable educational institution is spread seamlessly around the architecture of the city and opens to the public during year-round events.
Things to do
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Blackburn Hotel Deals
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
The room was very clean and spacious.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
The room was great, clean and plenty of space however the TVs are completely locked down so you can't use your own streaming devices or laptops with them. Breakfast was ok, great the kids were included with every adult but 20 quid would be quite steep based on what was available. In all though, it's ...
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Spoless room staff were realy nice and helpful
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
The room and staff were spotless.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Great service, beautiful rooms, and amazing restaurant!
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Friendly staff but the systems are too slow for such a busy airport location, the queue was huge and only one person working in reception.
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Blackburn
Murrayfield
Take time in Murrayfield to visit attractions like Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield Stadium. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Gorgie
While visiting Gorgie, you might make a stop by sights like Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball.
Haymarket
In the heart of Edinburgh, Haymarket boasts a variety of pubs, cafés, and restaurants, with historic Ryries Pub as a highlight. Easily accessible, it offers Haymarket railway station, tram connections, and various bus routes for convenient travel.
Morningside
Morningside is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Dominion Cinema and Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve while you're in town.
West End
Visitors to West End love its popular shops, and you can check out Dean Village and Johnnie Walker Princes Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Haymarket Tram Station.
Fountainbridge
If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Gambado are top sights worth seeing.
