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Cairn Hotel

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Lounge
Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom
Staircase
Garden

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr

Explore the area

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10-18 Windsor Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5JR
  • Place, Calton Hill
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Apartment, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

Apartment, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Loft, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

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

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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

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Small Double Room

Small Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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3 Bedroom House | In-room dining

3 Bedroom House

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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4 Bedroom House

4 Bedroom House

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Double Beds

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About the area

Edinburgh

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 15-minute walk of this Leith hotel include St. Andrew Square 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 - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

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
  • ‪The Lantern Room - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪1802 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Down the Hatch - ‬3 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. For a fee, parking is available.

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.

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12 Apr - 13 Apr
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Secured parking on site (GBP 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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
  • Secured 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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

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 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cairn Hotel on 12 Apr 2026 start from NZ$189, 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 self car park with in/out privileges for GBP 20 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 469 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Asghar

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
They say parking is free but it’s not, we spent 18 pounds for that
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything great except having to move car before 11am. Could understand if that was the time for next customers but check in time is 3pm. 3pm to 3pm - 24 hrs would be better.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean with no issues. Staff we friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliud

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice little hotel to stay at for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I stayed in the single room, it was quiet, decent temperature, and whilst small it had everything I needed. I had a pleasant stay overall and look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Damian

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

10/10 Excellent

CONOR

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay, staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly welcome extended throughout stay. Hotel clean, tidy and warm although shower showing signs of black mould between tiles and glass frames. Breakfast excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was an odd shape and we wish we could've had a King sized bed without having an extra small bed taking up space. The "King sized" bed was actually 2 twin sized mattresses and had a gap down the center. Weird.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was lovely and the staff were very friendly and efficient. My only quibble was the breakfast options cold have been more Scottish. Where was the fresh porridge option and some of the typical Scottish breakfast options; black pudding, square sausage, white pudding, etc. Would I stay here again? yes.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was the perfect spot and the perfect vibe for everything me and my (now partner) required! Absolutely perfect. Cannot recommend enough!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I did not have breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Chelsea

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley, Eccles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kaysie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nuce clean place to stay in a good area of the city
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ann Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, bathroom was tiny
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edmond

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable stay for 2 nights. The hotel has everything you need. Easy walk to Royal Mile and Calton Hill. Many restaurants and cafes nearby. Good place to stay for a few nights
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025