Lauder Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A stone archway with pointed tops, a paved road, and leafless trees in a rural setting.
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A large stone castle with multiple towers and a well-maintained lawn.
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A stone archway leading into a park with a paved path, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.
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A rural landscape with fields, a fence, and scattered trees.
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A zebra sculpture in front of a building with a sign.
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Where to stay in Lauder

Find the best Lauder areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A stone bridge over a grassy field with trees in the background.

Oxton

Though Oxton may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Thirlestane Castle and Flat Cat Gallery.

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿4,379 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿4,379
฿5,517 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,483 reviews)
"Rooms need upgrading and proper cleaning. There was a lot of dust and the bed was poorly made. The carpet leading from the elevator to the room was dirty and smelly in some places. It just didnt feel clean. The rooms are not soundproof so ypu coukd easily hear comversations within rooms from the ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿9,428 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿9,428
฿11,880 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,775 reviews)
"No AC. Temperatures were above normal and room and hallways were very hot."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ฿10,649 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿10,649
฿13,418 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,108 reviews)
"Location, location, location! It's barely 2 blocks from Edinburgh Waverly Station, and you might even be able to get there directly (though I couldn't find it). An easy walk up and down Princes Street with lots of shopping and dining. The breakfast room is lovely, the servers were helpful and friendly, ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
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Holyrood Aparthotel

Holyrood Aparthotel

4 out of 5
1 Nether Bakehouse Holyrood Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,021 reviews)
"This is an apartment style hotel so you have all the amenities you need as essentials. The breakfast is a small continental style build your own hamper. But the space is nice and very walkable"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Holyrood Aparthotel
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,608 reviews)
"The front desk staff were incredibly helpful, and welcoming!"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Fraser Suites Edinburgh

Fraser Suites Edinburgh

4 out of 5
Fraser Suites Edinburgh Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,241 reviews)
"Staff great. Only issue was the amount of stairs inside the property with no other access. Breakfast was great. And AMAZING location right next to the Royal Mile!"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Fraser Suites Edinburgh
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Stay near popular Lauder attractions

Thirlestane Castle

8.8/10 (3 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Lauder with a visit to Thirlestane Castle. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

From Edinburgh: Glenkinchie Distillery & Whisky Experience

From Edinburgh: Glenkinchie Distillery & Whisky Experience

฿2,465
per adult
From Edinburgh: Glenkinchie Distillery & Whisky Experience
Tranent: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

East Lothian: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

฿941
per adult
East Lothian: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting
In the Footsteps of Sir Walter Scott One Day Tour

In the Footsteps of Sir Walter Scott One Day Tour

฿31,601
per traveller
In the Footsteps of Sir Walter Scott One Day Tour
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