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Cairn Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel near Royal Mile in Edinburgh

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Building design
Staircase
Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
3 Bedroom House | In-room dining
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 10.50 per person)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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10-18 Windsor Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5JR
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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

Single Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 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
(24 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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
(1 review)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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3 Bedroom House | In-room dining

3 Bedroom House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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

4 Bedroom House

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Leith stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Leith hotel, you'll find Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Mile - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 2 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile

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
  • ‪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 Royal Mile in Edinburgh
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 hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers 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 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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets 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

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: approximately GBP 10.50 for adults and 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
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Cairn Hotel Edinburgh
Cairn Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cairn Hotel to the airport?

Cairn Hotel is 8.6 mi (30-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cairn Hotel?

As of Oct 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cairn Hotel on Nov 4, 2025 start from $96.86, excluding 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.

Does Cairn Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cairn Hotel.

How close is Cairn Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 2.7 mi (11-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14 mi (30-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cairn Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Cairn Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 10.50 for adults and GBP 10.50 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Cairn Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Cairn Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Cairn Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 18.00 per day.

Does Cairn Hotel have a pool?

Cairn Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Cairn Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Cairn Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Cairn Hotel to downtown Edinburgh?

Cairn Hotel is 0.4 mi away from Edinburgh.

Cairn Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 455 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 392 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1012 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

Tom

Traveled with family and small children
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

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

gina

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Amit, englewood

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hotel were really nice, and the facilites are well maintained. The area around the hotel is quiet, and there are some places to have a decent meal. The location is just 10 minutes from the central station, a big plus!! Price worthy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Frank

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is not well kept and the advertise having parking on site for a fee, when I got the hotel there was no parking and the staff didn’t provide any solutions.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was upgraded to a very large "apartment" but it had no coffee maker or other snacks, it was odd...I had gotten used to these things on my previous two weeks in Scotland and this hotel had nothing at all in the room BUT the street and staff were lovely and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Caroline

Traveled with group
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

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

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

6/10 Okay

effie s

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked the quiet central location. The front desk staff were polite and friendly. The room was ok but could do with a major facelift - TV etc very dated - furniture generally dated and the upholstery on the chair was dirty. I did not like the laminate flooring in the room, it was cold and dusty. The woodwork around the windows was not in good decorative order. The view out of my window into the garden was very disappointing. The garden is in serious need of attention. The carpets in the communal corridors are in need of a wash. I did not eat breakfast or visit the bar so cannot comment on that. The hotel was adequate but in future, I would choose a different place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

The room was very small, the bathroom door didn’t shut, the bed was horrible. Felt a little claustrophobic. staff was very friendly though. The royal walk is not that close, about a 15 minute walk from the hotel. If you are staying for a day or 2, it’s fine, longer than that, it’s a nope for me.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Guojin

Traveled with group
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

4/10 Poor

Kaylee

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toilets didn’t flush properly. Poor drainage in the shower. King size bed was just two twins pushed together. Not the best breakfast especially for the added expense.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Isabel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic hotel with a basic breakfast. Overpriced for what it was
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Simon

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

Brilliant stay in Edinburgh

We had a brilliant stay at The Cairn in Edinburgh. The location is excellent for city centre visiting. We were lucky with the free weekend parking - right outside the front door but it's worth considering other locations, just in case. The room was clean - the bathroom a little bit cramped and the door to the room hit the bed every time we came into the room. Some of the fixtures looked a little tired but everything worked. We stayed in the apartments opposite the main hotel, which was good and made use of the bar when we came back after our evenings out. The staff were friendly and accommodating - I would definitely consider staying at The Cairn again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Rachael

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly attentive staff. Room was available very early. Room great size and very clean. Wi-Fi and complimentary water, tea, coffee, biscuits and crisps. Highly recommend. 5 mins walk from the playhouse.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025