Cairn Hotel

A peaceful garden retreat in Edinburgh's vibrant center, where travelers can relax at the welcoming bar after exploring nearby attractions

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March 2026

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April 2026

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Cairn Hotel (Edinburgh)

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.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Bar
24/7 front desk

￥12,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 22 - Mar 23

Room options

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Tonight

Mar 2 - Mar 3

Tomorrow

Mar 3 - Mar 4

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 11 of 11 rooms

Single Room

Very good

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

Daily housekeeping

Iron/ironing board

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Double Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

Daily housekeeping

Iron/ironing board

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Twin Room

Excellent

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

Daily housekeeping

Iron/ironing board

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

Daily housekeeping

Iron/ironing board

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Apartment, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Daily housekeeping

Iron/ironing board

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Loft, 2 Bedrooms

Exceptional

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Daily housekeeping

Iron/ironing board

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

Exceptional

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

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Wonderful

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

Small Double Room

Excellent

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

Daily housekeeping

Iron/ironing board

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

3 Bedroom House

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

3 bedrooms

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

2 bathrooms

Coffee/tea maker

Iron/ironing board

3 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
3 Double Beds

4 Bedroom House

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

Iron/ironing board

1 bedroom
Sleeps 12
4 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Leith, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Cairn Hotel is near a train station. Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and National Museum of Scotland are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide

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

What's nearby

Calton Hill
1 min walk - 0.2 km
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Princes Street
6 min walk - 0.5 km
Royal Mile
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Omni Centre Edinburgh
3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

Balfour Street Tram Stop
11 min walk
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)
12 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
41 min drive

Restaurants

Santu Coffee Roastery
5 min walk
The Joker & the Thief
4 min walk
The Lantern Room
4 min walk
1802
3 min walk
Down the Hatch
3 min walk

About this property

Cairn Hotel

Hotel near Princes Street

Close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Palace of Holyroodhouse, 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 tour/ticket assistance
Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, 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

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.

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includes taxes & fees

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Secured self parking on site (GBP 20 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
Secured self parking fee: GBP 20 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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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 does it cost to stay at Cairn Hotel?

As of Mar 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cairn Hotel on Mar 22, 2026 start from 10481.0, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 20 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 11 minutes.

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Cairn Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Feb 3, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Room nice, good cleaning services, friendly staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Dec 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean room and really helpful staff

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliud

Dec 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Oct 6, 2025

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

Staff was friendly, room was HUGE and it had a bath tub! Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kaysie

Oct 17, 2025

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

Sep 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Quiet rooms, comfortable beds,friendly staff

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

sarah

Aug 31, 2025

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

Comfortable, clean, and nice location.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Sep 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We had a lovely stay, check in/out was very easy. Staff were great especially Bala.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edmond

Oct 14, 2025

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

Ian

Nov 13, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Jul 31, 2025

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

Very nice hotel. Good location.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlie

Sep 20, 2025

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

lynn

Jun 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent location very comfortable spacious room

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Aug 30, 2025

Liked: Amenities

Safe, clean room and easy access to train and bus.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Zurisadai

Aug 31, 2025

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

Tom

Jul 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great large room, really helpful staff, excellent location. Good price.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Mar 28, 2025

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

Mintoi

Jul 27, 2025

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

Elaine

Mar 20, 2025

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

Julia

Nov 4, 2025

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