At Cairn Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Continental breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this Leith hotel include Royal Mile and George Street.
What's nearby
Calton Hill - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Omni Centre Edinburgh - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Royal Mile - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 10 min walk
Balfour Street Tram Stop - 11 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
‪Santu Coffee Roastery - ‬5 min walk
‪The Joker & the Thief - ‬4 min walk
‪NEM - ‬4 min walk
‪CC Blooms - ‬3 min walk
‪Cosmo - ‬4 min walk
About this property
Cairn Hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Cairn Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a water dispenser. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
This Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.
72 guestrooms or units
3 levels
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Garden
No smoking on site
Water dispenser
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
Cairn Hotel offers 72 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
Secured, uncovered parking on site (GBP 20 per day)
Limited on-site 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 lift
More
3 floors
Comprehensive food waste policy
Locally sourced food prioritised
Locally-owned and organised 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
Iron/ironing board
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
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Breakage deposit: GBP 250.00 per stay
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and from GBP 12.50 for children
Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 20 per day (in/out privileges)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Property class
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
What is the cancellation policy at Cairn Hotel?
Cairn Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
How much does it cost to stay at Cairn Hotel?
As of 25 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cairn Hotel on 18 Oct 2026 start from NZ$300, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is parking available at Cairn Hotel?
Yep, Cairn Hotel has a secured uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for GBP 20 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.
Are there any beaches close to Cairn Hotel?
The closest beach to Cairn Hotel is Portobello Beach (4.5 km).
Does Cairn Hotel serve breakfast?
Yep, continental breakfast is on offer on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cairn Hotel?
No, Cairn Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.
Is there a bar or restaurant at Cairn Hotel?
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.
What time are check-in & check-out at Cairn Hotel?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Are pets allowed at Cairn Hotel?
No, pets are not allowed.
Cairn Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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This was a lovely place to stay everyone was ready to help and very friendly. Would stay here again. Walking distance to Waverley train station and several good places to eat nearby.
Very good hotel in a fantastic central position for walking around as well as very close to local bus and tram routes. Clean, bed comfy, decent shower, will return.