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Cairn Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Princes Street

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
3 Bedroom House | In-room dining
Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
3 Bedroom House | In-room dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Loft, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker

Loft, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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4 Bedroom House | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bedroom House

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
4 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Double Beds

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3 Bedroom House | In-room dining

3 Bedroom House

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Small Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Single Use

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room 1/2 Pax

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
10-18 Windsor Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5JR

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Mile - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 2 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 11 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Joker & the Thief - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Valvona & Crolla - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jeremiah's Taproom - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mamma Roma - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Down the Hatch - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Cairn Hotel

Hotel near Princes Street
Located close to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, Cairn Hotel provides a garden, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 72 rooms have comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Coffee/tea makers and phones

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 18 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 10.50 for adults and GBP 10.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 250.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 10.50 for adults and GBP 10.50 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 18.00 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Cairn Edinburgh
Cairn Hotel
Cairn Hotel Edinburgh
Hotel Cairn
Cairn Hotel Edinburgh Scotland
Cairn Hotel Hotel
Cairn Hotel Edinburgh
Cairn Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairn Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cairn Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 18.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Cairn Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cairn Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Cairn Hotel located?

Located in Leith, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Calton Hill and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Princes Street and George Street are also within 15 minutes. Balfour Street Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

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Cairn Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 448 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 387 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1007 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location very comfortable spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good staff whgonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience Staff so friendly and helpful. Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The two-bedroom apartment was wonderful! Comfortable beds, nice and clean, and a beautiful view onto a quiet neighborhood but still within easy walking distance to everything you’d need in Edinburgh. It’s a great place to stay with very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, great location. Very happy with our stay at this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, professional and very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room. Bus stop nearby, but we just walked to town/Royal Mile and it was fine. Staff was very friendly. Parking was around the block and safe and locked up.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Huge room for 3 Great friendly service close to all attractions. Freshly renovated. Whats not to like?
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Cairn hotel

Spent a lovely night at the Cairn Hotel. Great location for the theatre and city centre. Near bus stops if you need them. Breakfast was good and staff were very pleasant and professional. Room was very clean and bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

The room was very small, the bathroom door didn’t shut, the bed was horrible. Felt a little claustrophobic. staff was very friendly though. The royal walk is not that close, about a 15 minute walk from the hotel. If you are staying for a day or 2, it’s fine, longer than that, it’s a nope for me.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located with good amenities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Y F A

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good location near city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Kaylee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toilets didn’t flush properly. Poor drainage in the shower. King size bed was just two twins pushed together. Not the best breakfast especially for the added expense.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomohiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, clean room, reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and friendly hotel, very central,cooked breakfast very nice and plenty of choice in cereals, juices and coffee
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you have lots of luggage or heavy luggage request a room on the first floor as the building has no lifts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly and helpful staff, good value for money accommodation
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great little hotel. Centrally located, kind staff and big room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous location and accommodations. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easily walkable location from which to explore the Royal Mile and vicinity. Comfortable room which was very quiet and allowed for a good night’s rest.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect base to explore Edinburgh

Excellent hotel, perfect base from which to explore Edinburgh. Faultless apart from the charge to store luggage on the final day. A sour note to finish a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff, very flexible and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024