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Cairn Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 4-minute walk to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

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Front of property
Staircase
Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom
Garden
Lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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10-18 Windsor Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5JR
  • Place, Calton Hill
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪7 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
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Loft, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Small Double Room

Small Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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3 Bedroom House | In-room dining

3 Bedroom House

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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4 Bedroom House

4 Bedroom House

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
4 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 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 20-minute walk of this Leith hotel include Royal Mile and George Street.

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

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

  • ‪Down the Hatch - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪1802 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Lantern Room - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Spry - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪CC Blooms - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Cairn Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, 4-minute walk to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
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 and a garden. 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
  • 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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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

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

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
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 10.50 for adults and from GBP 10.50 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 18.00 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
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. 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 18 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cairn Hotel on 4 Jan 2026 start from NZ$175.37, 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 self car park with in/out privileges for GBP 18.00 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. 460 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 385 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shana, Wentzville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This tucked away hotel is good for those who want to spend their day out and about in Edinburgh. It's on a residential street, but it's right by bus transportation. It's around the corner from many brilliant restaurants and pubs, as well as a wonderful bookshop. The room was clean and comfortable, with all mod needs. Looks like it was recently decorated. No lifts, but not many floors. If you prefer to walk, it's about a ten, fifteen minute walk to the Royal Mile. Staff was very helpful, rooms and area was quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet rooms, comfortable beds,friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay, check in/out was very easy. Staff were great especially Bala.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean, and nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Zurisadai

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Quiet. Plenty to eat nearby. About 25-30 min walking distance to Old Town and other tourist places, but there is Uber and City Cabs readily available.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Amenities
Safe, clean room and easy access to train and bus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

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

A good p

We stayed here while we attended the Fringe. It was comfortable and convenient to buses or to just to walk to events.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got an upgrade to a spacious room although it was in the basement. All amenities were included except a mini fridge was not included. Still a pleasant 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Edgar Rafael, Mexico

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
La limpieza de la habitación es cada 48 horas y ademas olvidaron realizarla. No hay servicio de limpieza adecuado.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very small and a bit outdated, but generally good place to stay for location alone.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Like everywhere in Edinburgh, you pay quite a bit for what you get, but the room was nice and the staff were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed only ok but just staying for one night so will survive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were excellent to deal with. Everyone was pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer, Arlington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Quiet but easy to walk to everything. Room was very small and hot. I had to shuffle sideways to get past the bed. Window only opened a few inches. The fan made it tolerable, but it was still pretty warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel eas in a great location however the room was small and hot. Only a fan to keep Cool. Had a hard time sleeping because of it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location, walking distance to the Royal Mile Plenty of options for meals The room was nice but very small. Parking limited for the size of the hotel Our bathroom had a smell of stale cigarette
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location, the room was wonderful, big with a great layout. We had one issue with the bathroom garbage having not been emptied from the previous guests and the bathroom was quite pungent. When we made the staff aware they dealt with it promptly. Parking was tricky as the area is busy and there are reserved spots during the weekdays but we did find space while we were there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sandeep, Sutton

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mintoi

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

Perfect location to visit Edinburgh

Location is perfect, close to center and yet in a quiet street, room was comfortable and clean with plenty of milk for tea and coffee which is a rarity in hotels. Nice enough breakfast and staff were very helpful, really enjoyed our 2 day stay there, plenty of restaurants around and close to the tram to go to the sea front as well as to the centre of town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025