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Cairn Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel near Princes Street in Edinburgh

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Experience the classic charm of Cairn Hotel, featuring a prominent balcony and beautiful flower arrangements.
Enjoy cooking in this well-lit kitchen with stainless steel appliances and an oven.
Enjoy a serene view from this kitchen, which offers a coffee machine, toaster, and sink, overlooking a patio with lush greenery.
Cozy retreat with a bunk bed, single bed, and desk area, featuring a patterned wall and geometric-patterned headboard.
Stunning staircase with a geometric patterned wall and a skylight at the top.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 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
(9 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

4 Bedroom House

  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Double Beds

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3 Bedroom House | In-room dining

3 Bedroom House

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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

Small Double Room

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

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Single Use

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room 1/2 Pax

  • Sleeps 2

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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

  • ‪The Joker & the Thief - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Valvona & Crolla - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jeremiah's Taproom - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mamma Roma - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Down the Hatch - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Cairn Hotel

Hotel near Princes Street 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.

Languages

English

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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
Cairn Hotel Hotel
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 Jul 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cairn Hotel on Jul 17, 2025 start from $197.34, 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. 449 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 387 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tia

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Huge room for 3 Great friendly service close to all attractions. Freshly renovated. Whats not to like?
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Greg

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

martin

You get what you pay for …..

Was placed in an annexe over the street from the main hotel reception. Room was clean enough but looking a little tired. Free water crisps and cookies which was good.Good bathroom facilities. Comfy enough bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Traveled with family
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

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

8/10 Good

alan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you have lots of luggage or heavy luggage request a room on the first floor as the building has no lifts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Cairn hotel

Spent a lovely night at the Cairn Hotel. Great location for the theatre and city centre. Near bus stops if you need them. Breakfast was good and staff were very pleasant and professional. Room was very clean and bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Faariha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff were amazing but they didn't give us basic things like toothbrush or toothpaste so yeah get your own. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Perfect base to explore Edinburgh

Excellent hotel, perfect base from which to explore Edinburgh. Faultless apart from the charge to store luggage on the final day. A sour note to finish a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Onur

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel wifi was bad , connection was dropping suddenly. Also, there was a problem on bathroom sink.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming, efficient receptionist. Clean, commodious room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Piper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashwin Kumar

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The double room we booked was very spacious. It’s a period property and is in good condition. Found the staff to be very friendly and accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Y F A

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good location near city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It's a nice place but extremely expensive. There is no need for price gouging for guests. I don't know if it's just this hotel or other hotels in Edinburgh that do this. It was just a one night too and it cost me over $200 CAD! Drop your prices.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
So we were "upgraded" to an "apartment" which I guess was nice because it was bigger than our original booking. However, it is to be noted that they have STEPS. Lots and in US standard definitely not up to code, smaller and steep so it sucks if you have large heavy luggage.The rooms were fairly clean a few spots in the bathroom had rust. Water pressure was fine. Bed and linens were clean too. No bed bugs. ON TO the bed... It was two twin beds pushed together. Which was only a slight inconvenience. Probably perfect if you are Jewish and it's that time of the month. I would stay here again if I did not have heavy luggage or could get a room that didn't have as many steps. Otherwise I would probably stay somewhere else. Nothing wrong with the place but I just feel like they are slightly missing the mark.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cairn Hotel is a wonderful place, very comfortable and quiet. The rooms were squeaky clean. The staff is super polite and kind. I felt very welcome during my stay, and slept very soundly. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was on top floor up steep spiral stairs. Rather trecherous for four seniors carrying luggage. We were unaware of this at booking. Staff was responsive and allowed us early check in, which was much aopreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024