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Cairn Hotel

Property class: 2

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A building entrance with a black door, two potted plants, and a sign reading "CAIRN APARTMENTS EDINBURGH".
A modern interior with a fireplace, a dining area, and a seating area with a blue sofa.
A staircase with a geometric patterned wall and a circular skylight.
A bedroom with a bunk bed, a large bed, a patterned wall, a window with curtains, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A stone building with a garden in front.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$246
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec

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)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room

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
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Double Room

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room

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

Twin Room

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

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

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

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

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 Single Beds

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

View all photos for Loft, 2 Bedrooms

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 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

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
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Small Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a patterned wall.

Small Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for 3 Bedroom House

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, toaster, and a coffee maker. There is a blue sofa and a small wooden table with a remote control. A fire extinguisher is mounted on the wall.

3 Bedroom House

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two black chairs, a television, and a chandelier.

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 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

  • ‪The Joker & the Thief - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪CC Blooms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cosmo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Santu Coffee Roastery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lantern Room - ‬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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 9 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cairn Hotel on 6 Dec 2026 start from NZ$246, 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 476 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1007 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was fine for our needs. Excellent location. Walking distance to theater district and many fine restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel building is beautiful and well maintained. It’s located in a really nice neighborhood with bus stop at the corner. Hotel staff are nice and very responsive. Highly recommend to stay in Cairn Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay in Edinburgh. Walkable distance to restaurants, shopping, and attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here. The room was large and nicely decorated. We loved having access to a microwave and refrigerator.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, we walked to everything but the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Frictionless stay, I've stayed here twice now, both times I got a friendly welcome on the front desk, clean and quiet room, at a reasonable price and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room although very small. Breakfast good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was great for going in and out of the city centre. Room was fab, had a spacious room and all amenities were superb. We were grateful for the fan in the room as it was a touch warm when we were there!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did exactly what it purported to do - quick efficient check in, room with everything you need, clean, comfortable and no surprises.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, accommodating and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good place to stay !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good, bar was.small but nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great. Great location with restaurants nearby. Walkable to Waverly mall, meseums etc.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Cairn hotel were kind and helpful. They stored our bags until our room was ready so we could go out and explore. They also helped us get a new room on the property for a good price when our flights were canceled without notice. They were patient and talked us through the room options they had available.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything went swimmingly, the luggage storage was so convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very helpful. Good breakfast. Well located in Edinburgh. Hotel was clean and quiet. It felt like a home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to hub of city but off path alittle so not loud. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026