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Cairn Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Princes Street

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In the heart of Edinburgh, Cairn Hotel is a charming retreat near the Royal Mile. Unwind in the garden or enjoy live performances at nearby Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. With a cozy bar, restaurant, and helpful staff on hand, this hotel offers warm hospitality.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (8)

  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Water dispenser
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Self-parking (surcharge)
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
The current price is €153
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room

Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Loft, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Small Double Room

Small Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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3 Bedroom House | In-room dining

3 Bedroom House

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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4 Bedroom House

4 Bedroom House

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 41 min drive
  • Brunstane Station - 8 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 13 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 17 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Santu Coffee Roastery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Joker & the Thief - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kul - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Lantern Room - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪CC Blooms - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Cairn Hotel

Cairn Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is only a short walk: Balfour Street Tram Stop is 11 minutes and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 11 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 72 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Secured on-site self-parking (GBP 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Water dispenser

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 250.00 per stay

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children

Parking

  • Secured self-parking costs GBP 20 per day with in/out privileges

Policies

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

This property does not have lifts.

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

Cairn Hotel Edinburgh

Cairn Hotel

Cairn Edinburgh

Cairn Hotel Edinburgh Scotland

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Cairn Hotel Edinburgh

Cairn Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does Cairn Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Cairn Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Cairn Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Cairn Hotel?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 20 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Cairn Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Cairn Hotel and nearby?

Cairn Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Cairn Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Cairn Hotel like?

Cairn Hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Royal Mile and 4 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Cairn Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast offered a good selection and was excellent value with a plentiful choice to suit all tastes. (28 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Front desk staff were efficient and very helpful. Room was clean and comfortable
Cam, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was great in the city centre and nearby to the shopping mall.
Eli, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Perfect location , central but not teaming with tourists. The room was very quiet & I was delighted with my upgrade, it was perfect.
Claudine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room nice, good cleaning services, friendly staff.
Erin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Simple one night stay in The Loft room 412. Perfect for 2 adults and 2 children. Clean and comfortable with hot water. Walking distance from attractions and near to a Wetherspoons for food including breakfast. 5 minute walk to Tesco express.
PHILIP, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room though very small. Great location easy access to city center. We had heavy luggage and we had to cross the road to go to our room with no lift or help.
Tarek, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

lovely staff, had a free upgrade from single room to family room, great location walkable to everything
Elle, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing property and great staff! Very near the train station and close to shopping and dining options.
Alvaro, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and really helpful staff
Damian, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was friendly, room was HUGE and it had a bath tub! Would definitely stay here again!
Kendra, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was amazing! Perfect location, walking distance to downtown and the pice was perfect. Every other hotel nearby was nearly double the price and this hotel had a nice size room and bathroom.
Eliud, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nuce clean place to stay in a good area of the city
Kaysie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I stayed in the single room, it was quiet, decent temperature, and whilst small it had everything I needed. I had a pleasant stay overall and look forward to staying there again.
Sharon, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Quiet rooms, comfortable beds,friendly staff
Catherine, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Comfortable, clean, and nice location.
sarah, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a lovely stay, check in/out was very easy. Staff were great especially Bala.
Gemma, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel. Good location.
Vincent, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location very comfortable spacious room
lynn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Edmond, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Nice and quiet location despite it being not too far from roads and the daily walk to Calton Hill around the corner was lovely. Great location to be able to walk to the likes of the Royal Mile, Holyroodhouse, Arthurs Seat etc. The room was very nice, clean and large enough, especially as a solo traveller. The bathroom was quite small and a squeeze, but it was substantial. The daily room service was nice to come back to and having tea facilities was nice to have in the evenings. The issue I had, was having the window open as they are old latch windows to slide up and so I had to prop it open as the room could get rather warm. The breakfast was substantial and it catered for different tastes and it was clean and spacious breakfast room.
Chloe, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Carlie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Safe, clean room and easy access to train and bus.
Teresa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly welcome extended throughout stay. Hotel clean, tidy and warm although shower showing signs of black mould between tiles and glass frames. Breakfast excellent.
Ian, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean with no issues. Staff we friendly and helpful
Andrew, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice place, great location. Very happy with our stay at this hotel.
Shannon, 4-night trip