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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
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (8)

  • Restaurant 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
  • Hair dryer
The current price is R3 178
R3 814 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a wardrobe, and a patterned wall.

Apartment, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, a mirror, a patterned wall, and a decorative hanging light fixture.

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table, and a trash bin.

Single Room

8,4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a large bed with white bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with a view of buildings.

Double Room

9,0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

9,4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bunk bed, two bedside tables, and a wooden headboard.

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

9,8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a wardrobe, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Apartment, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, patterned wall, and a window with a view of buildings.

Loft, 2 Bedrooms

9,4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a chair, and a view of the city through a window.

Superior Double or Twin Room

9,4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk with chairs, a bedside table, and a patterned wall.

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9,2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a patterned wall.

Small Double Room

8,4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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In-room dining

3 Bedroom House

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two black chairs, a television, and a chandelier.

4 Bedroom House

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 12
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk with a magazine, and curtains.

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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The price is R3 454
R4 352 total
includes taxes & fees
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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 - 10 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪1802 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kul - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Lantern Room - ‬4 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, St. Andrew Square and George Street are within a 15-minute walk. 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
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured uncovered on-site self-parking (GBP 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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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
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Waste 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
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, 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

  • Uncovered self parking costs GBP 20 per day with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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.

National rating

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

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

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 to 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. Parking spots may be limited.

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 onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Cairn Hotel like?

Cairn Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Princes Street and 15 minutes' walk from Royal Mile. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Cairn Hotel Reviews

8,6

Excellent

8,8

Cleanliness

8,2

Amenities

8,8

Staff & service

8,4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast at this property is often described as delicious, good, and substantial, with a variety of options and a clean, spacious room. (43 reviews)
  • The restaurant options near the hotel offer a variety of dining choices. (19 reviews)
  • The hot tub is a spacious and clean amenity with hot water. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Frictionless stay, I've stayed here twice now, both times I got a friendly welcome on the front desk, clean and quiet room, at a reasonable price and great location.
Chris, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This was a lovely place to stay everyone was ready to help and very friendly. Would stay here again. Walking distance to Waverley train station and several good places to eat nearby.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very good hotel in a fantastic central position for walking around as well as very close to local bus and tram routes. Clean, bed comfy, decent shower, will return.
Gary, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and very helpful. Good breakfast. Well located in Edinburgh. Hotel was clean and quiet. It felt like a home away from home.
Cyndy, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything went swimmingly, the luggage storage was so convenient!
Petra, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very modern and clean. Staff were nice and helpful. Location is great. Nothing to complain about!
Victor, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

the staff was really helpful when the hotel phone wasn’t working and worked quick to get it fixed.
Alaa, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very accommodating. Location is fabulous. Room was lovely!
Barbara, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It was great in the city centre and nearby to the shopping mall.
Eli, 2-night trip
Verified

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

Great location - easy work to St James and Royal Mile. Was able to get street parking on a weekday. And our room across the road from the reception had lots of space and bunk beds which was lovely and unlike most old town Euro hotels
Clive, 1-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
Verified

8/10 Very good

Big apartment, big beds. Every room has its own toilet. Good wifi, super close to town. Edinburgh Castle was a 20-minute walk.
Andrei, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

This hotel is fine but not great. Rooms are a good size, very thankful there was a fan as it was a very warm weekend in Edinburgh during our stay. No where to unload your luggage at the front of hotel (unless you can score a car park across the road) & staff weren’t very helpful in advising where to park unless you wanted to pay 20 pounds to park in their car park out the back. Breakfast was the worst we had on our trip in Scotland. If you need to do washing the Edinburgh Laundrette on Leith Walk charged $17 to wash, dry and fold a large load and it was done in a few hours.
Tamara, 3-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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Very good

Quiet rooms, comfortable beds,friendly staff
Catherine, 3-night trip