Cairn Hotel

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

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Where to?

Dates

November 2025

18

December 2025

Daily continental breakfast (GBP 10.50 per person)

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.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Parking available
24/7 front desk
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 18 - Nov 19

Tomorrow

Nov 19 - Nov 20

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 11 of 11 rooms

Single Room

Very good

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Double Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Twin Room

Very good

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Apartment, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

2 bedrooms

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Loft, 2 Bedrooms

Exceptional

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

2 bedrooms

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Wonderful

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Small Double Room

Excellent

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

3 Bedroom House

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

3 bedrooms

Hairdryer

2 bathrooms

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Iron/ironing board

3 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
3 Double Beds

4 Bedroom House

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

4 bedrooms

Hairdryer

2 bathrooms

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Iron/ironing board

4 bedrooms
Sleeps 12
4 Double Beds

About the area

10-18 Windsor Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5JR

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

‪1802 - ‬3 min walk
‪Down the Hatch - ‬3 min walk
‪CC Blooms - ‬3 min walk
‪The Lantern Room - ‬4 min walk
‪The Theatre Royal Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Cairn Hotel

Hotel near Princes Street

Close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Royal Mile, Cairn Hotel provides a garden, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Additional perks include:

Continental breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
Smoke-free property, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location

Room features

All 72 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.

More amenities include:

Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
Coffee/tea makers and phones

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Gym

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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: 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is Cairn Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cairn Hotel?

As of 18 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cairn Hotel on 24 Nov 2025 start from €101.12, 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.

How much is parking at Cairn Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 18.00 per day.

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?

Checkout 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 George Street are also within 15 minutes. Balfour Street Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

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Cairn Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Kaysie

17 Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

13 Nov 2025

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

8/10 Good

Catherine

11 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Quiet rooms, comfortable beds,friendly staff

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

2 Nov 2025

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

8/10 Good

Ann Marie

14 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean rooms, bathroom was tiny

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edmond

14 Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

sarah

31 Aug 2025

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

Comfortable, clean, and nice location.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlie

20 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This property is in a really good location. The room was an okay size and very clean. The staff were also very helpful and friendly.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

30 Aug 2025

Liked: Amenities

Safe, clean room and easy access to train and bus.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

31 Jul 2025

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

Very nice hotel. Good location.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

4 Nov 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Rachel

10 Aug 2025

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

lynn

11 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent location very comfortable spacious room

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

9 Aug 2025

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

Zurisadai

31 Aug 2025

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

Carmine

8 Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

22 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

It is a small property with a personal touch. Value for money

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mintoi

27 Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom

23 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great large room, really helpful staff, excellent location. Good price.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

31 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

jeff

6 Nov 2025

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