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Cairn Hotel

2.0 star property
A peaceful garden retreat in Edinburgh's vibrant center, where travelers can relax at the welcoming bar after exploring nearby attractions

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The Cairn Hotel, in Edinburgh's heart, is a short walk from the Royal Mile. Relax in the garden after sightseeing or catch shows at the nearby Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. The restaurant serves meals all day, and the attentive staff ensures a comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a wardrobe, and a patterned wall.

Apartment, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, a mirror, a patterned wall, and a decorative hanging light fixture.

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table, and a trash bin.

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a large bed with white bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with a view of buildings.

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bunk bed, two bedside tables, and a wooden headboard.

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a wardrobe, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Apartment, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, patterned wall, and a window with a view of buildings.

Loft, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a chair, and a view of the city through a window.

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk with chairs, a bedside table, and a patterned wall.

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Small Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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3 Bedroom House | In-room dining

3 Bedroom House

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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4 Bedroom House

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk with a magazine, and curtains.

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Leith, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Cairn Hotel is near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Princes Street Gardens and Portobello Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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10-18 Windsor Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5JR

What's nearby

  • A large classical building with tall columns, surrounded by a grassy area with people walking and sitting.
    Calton Hill
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A Playhouse theater with a Shrek Musical poster, a black taxi, and a tree in front.
    Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A park with a pathway, benches, and trees. In the background, there are historic buildings and a clock tower.
    Princes Street
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.
    Royal Mile
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Santu Coffee Roastery
    5 min walk
  • The Joker & the Thief
    4 min walk
  • 1802
    3 min walk
  • Kul
    3 min walk
  • The Lantern Room
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (GBP 20 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

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 12.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Waste recycling policy
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 12.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 20 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Parking height restrictions apply

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairn Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 20 per day. Limited spots are available.

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 St. Andrew Square are also within 15 minutes. Balfour Street Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 11 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Cairn Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 475 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Only downside is no lift which isn’t helpful if you are the top floor. Clean rooms, great location. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mathieu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy check-in, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but clean and well put together room - fantastic location and perfect for a night stay .
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean place very central
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is kind and very helpful. Room was clean and quite nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Laurie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The front desk staff was very helpful. Convenient to have onsite breakfast. Coffee was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lodging prices in Edinburgh are very expensive. This property has comparable lower prices, is well maintained, clean and a 15min walk from some main sites. Breakfast includes ham, bacon, baked beans, eggs (they seem to be dehydrated scrambled eggs), etc. Our room was facing the back and was quiet, spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Asli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel’s location was excellent, just a short walk from the city center. We were able to walk to all the main attractions, which made our stay very convenient. The reception staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. I accidentally left my bag at the hotel, which contained our shoes and my new Michael Kors handbag. They kindly helped me arrange for the package to be shipped to my home address. Thank you very much for your outstanding service and for everything you did. I truly appreciate your kindness and support!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Front desk staff were efficient and very helpful. Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great staff. Room was good, but small. No AC, but fan provided. No elevator, but was able to manage. I would stay again and recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very accommodating. Location is fabulous. Room was lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great in the city centre and nearby to the shopping mall.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful four night stay at the Cairns Hotel. Bala was amazing at check in. It is an older hotel with character, in an excellent walking location from Waverly Train Station and the local bus is a minute walk up the street, would definitely recommend staying at the Caitns Hotel when in Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Claudine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location , central but not teaming with tourists. The room was very quiet & I was delighted with my upgrade, it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location - easy work to St James and Royal Mile. Was able to get street parking on a weekday. And our room across the road from the reception had lots of space and bunk beds which was lovely and unlike most old town Euro hotels
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room nice, good cleaning services, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

PHILIP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple one night stay in The Loft room 412. Perfect for 2 adults and 2 children. Clean and comfortable with hot water. Walking distance from attractions and near to a Wetherspoons for food including breakfast. 5 minute walk to Tesco express.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big apartment, big beds. Every room has its own toilet. Good wifi, super close to town. Edinburgh Castle was a 20-minute walk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
lovely staff, had a free upgrade from single room to family room, great location walkable to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Tarek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room though very small. Great location easy access to city center. We had heavy luggage and we had to cross the road to go to our room with no lift or help.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing property and great staff! Very near the train station and close to shopping and dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and really helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was friendly, room was HUGE and it had a bath tub! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Naghmeh

Liked: Staff & service
For a three star accommodation, I had to adjust my expectations. The hotel is conveniently located, 15 minute walk to the airport tram station and to St James Square, a famous shopping centre, and almost 20 minutes to Edinburgh Waverley. The staff was friendly and available 24 hours and stored my luggage free of charge when I arrived earlier than the check-in time. I gave three stars because the loud sounds from other room were heard in my room even at midnight. The walls could have been better insulated. Also, although the room was daily cleaned, the sink was not. Finally, the window was not fully closed maybe due to lack of AC, they wanted the room to have fresh air. This caused bees and flies to enter the room and make an annoying wheezing noise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eliud

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing! Perfect location, walking distance to downtown and the pice was perfect. Every other hotel nearby was nearly double the price and this hotel had a nice size room and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025