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Cairn Hotel

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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10-18 Windsor Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5JR
  • Place, Calton Hill
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Single Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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

Small Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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3 Bedroom House | In-room dining

3 Bedroom House

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

4 Bedroom House

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Leith, Cairn Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Princes Street. This 72-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Mile - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

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
  • ‪Kul - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Lantern Room - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪CC Blooms - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Cairn Hotel

Cairn Hotel features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. Self parking is offered for GBP 20 per day. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with tours/tickets and luggage storage. This smoke-free hotel also has a water dispenser.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, phones, and ironing boards.

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May 31 - Jun 1
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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 12.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 250.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • Secured self parking fee: GBP 20 per day (in/out privileges)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-1:00 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Are free cancellation options available at Cairn Hotel?

Cairn Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Cairn Hotel?

As of May 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cairn Hotel on Jun 7, 2026 start from $157, including 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.

What is there to do close to Cairn Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Leith within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. You'll also find Royal Mile and George Street less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Cairn Hotel?

Yes, secured parking is offered for GBP 20 per day with in/out privileges.

Does Cairn Hotel have a casino on the premises?

No, Cairn Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Cairn Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Cairn Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a bar/lounge plus some guestrooms include free WiFi.

Does Cairn Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Cairn Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Cairn Hotel serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Cairn Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Cairn Hotel.

Does Cairn Hotel have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Cairn Hotel?

The closest major airport to Cairn Hotel is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 8.6 mi away (41 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Cairn Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Cairn Hotel.

Cairn Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 475 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless hotel, nice and close to shops (John Lewis 5 min walk) and restaurants. Nice touch to leave snacks for us, and shower gel provided. Would recommend and stay there again. Very Satisfied
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room nice, good cleaning services, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Thupten

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

nina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fanny

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
lovely staff, had a free upgrade from single room to family room, great location walkable to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All of the above.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyrd our stay - everything except the smell of cigaratte smoke that came into our room this morning about 9am.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nadim

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Blake

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Romy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Asghar

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
They say parking is free but it’s not, we spent 18 pounds for that
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything great except having to move car before 11am. Could understand if that was the time for next customers but check in time is 3pm. 3pm to 3pm - 24 hrs would be better.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean with no issues. Staff we friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliud

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice little hotel to stay at for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing property and great staff! Very near the train station and close to shopping and dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and really helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

CONOR

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay, staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

6/10 Okay

jeff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was an odd shape and we wish we could've had a King sized bed without having an extra small bed taking up space. The "King sized" bed was actually 2 twin sized mattresses and had a gap down the center. Weird.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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