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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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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 AED 409
AED 491 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

Room options

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Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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 Twin Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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
Hair dryer
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 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

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4 Bedroom House | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bedroom House

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
4 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
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 luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 72 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Coffee/tea makers and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self 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 elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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: approximately GBP 10.50 for adults and 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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 is parking?

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?

Check-out 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

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 461 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 389 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1014 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Damian

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

Catherine

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

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

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

Matt

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

sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Carlie

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynn

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

Julia

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

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

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

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

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is a small property with a personal touch. Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

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

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