Slateford Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
This storied fortification has been at the heart of Scottish history for almost a thousand years, and remains the home of the glittering crown jewels.
Royal Mile
Stretching through the middle of the Old Town, this ancient thoroughfare brings you on a walk through the heart of Edinburgh history and tradition.
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.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this walkable area.
Edinburgh Zoo
Home to over 1,000 animals and 200 different species, this zoo works hard to maintain its many unusual and rare inhabitants.
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
Activities
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Our pick of the best Slateford Hotel Deals
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Everything was great , from cleanness to friendly staff and the breakfast was delicious and very generous
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
We arrived to a friendly front desk - the nice wee (kids corner) was mentioned and we found it a smooth check in/out. Rooms and bathroom products at a pleasant standard. Swimming pool area basic/nice for kids for a quick swim. Tip: do ask for a quieter area if tour groups are in as their early morning ...
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Clean hotel conveniently located in central Edinburgh. Staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Clean room and bathroom/toilets. Kind staff
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
The room was great, the breakfast buffet was so yummy and the staff was so lovely.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Clean and beautiful place to spend your weekend
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Slateford
Gorgie
If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.
Murrayfield
If you're spending time in Murrayfield, you might enjoy attractions like Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield Stadium. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Morningside
Travellers come to Morningside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve and Braid Hills Golf Course while you're in town.
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Edinburgh Gin Distillery and Princes Street. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
Fountainbridge
If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Gambado are top sights worth seeing.
West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Gin Distillery to Dean Village – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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