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Cairn Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

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Building design
3 Bedroom House | In-room dining
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 10.50 per person)
Staircase
Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom
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.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €170
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct

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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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Double Room

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 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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Single Room

Single Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 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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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 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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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Loft, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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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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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4 Bedroom House

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

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3 Bedroom House | In-room dining

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

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Small Double Room

Small Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 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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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 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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About the area

Located in Leith, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, Cairn Hotel is near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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10-18 Windsor Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5JR

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Royal Mile - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 3 min drive - 1.6 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
  • ‪Jeremiah's Taproom - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mamma Roma - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Valvona & Crolla - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Lantern Room - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Cairn Hotel

Hotel near Princes Street
Located close to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, 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 tour/ticket information
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • 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

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 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cairn Hotel on 30 Sept 2025 start from €169.83, 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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Reviews

Cairn Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 450 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 390 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

sarah

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

8/10 Good

Catherine

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

6/10 Okay

Rachel

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

8/10 Good

Zurisadai

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

lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location very comfortable spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmine

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

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great large room, really helpful staff, excellent location. Good price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience Staff so friendly and helpful. Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

gina

Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is fine a little expensive for what u get not even a chair but the location convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

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

Summer trip

Location was great for the city - price wise was good too, the secure car park was brilliant and the staff were really helpful and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, great location. Very happy with our stay at this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shana

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good staff whgonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The two-bedroom apartment was wonderful! Comfortable beds, nice and clean, and a beautiful view onto a quiet neighborhood but still within easy walking distance to everything you’d need in Edinburgh. It’s a great place to stay with very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a great location. Walking to all the amazing sites. Hotel was clean, staff was friendly. Breakfast was delicious. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, professional and very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

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

Large room & Pleasant Staff

The room was large and updated. The check in and out processes were smooth and staff was pleasant. It was walking distance to restaurants and we’d recommend Edinburgh Street Food. We’d stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great 3-night stay at the Cairn Hotel. The staff were friendly and helpful and the location was perfect for all the places we wanted to visit. Our room and bathroom were comfortable and clean and we had everything we needed. It was nice to have complimentary crisps, biscuits and water too. We appreciated having an electric fan in the room, as it got a little warm in there with not being able to open the windows. Would definitely stay again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Guojin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
1101房间衣柜坏了，前台说要第二天早上才有人修，但第二天早上我们就要退房了。房间离过道们很近，外面人来来往往有些噪音。酒店位置很好
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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