Cairn Hotel

Hotel with restaurant, near Princes Street

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Sun 25 Jan
Sat 31 Jan
January 2026
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February 2026
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.
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (7)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Self-parking (surcharge)
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
£47
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan

Room options

Showing 11 of 11 rooms
Single Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Very good

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Twin Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Very good

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Apartment, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Apartment, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Apartment, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Apartment, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
Loft, 2 Bedrooms | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Loft, 2 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Loft, 2 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Loft, 2 Bedrooms

Exceptional

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
Superior Double or Twin Room | Bathroom sink
Superior Double or Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Double or Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Double or Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Wonderful

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Small Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Small Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Small Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Double Room

Excellent

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
3 Bedroom House | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
3 Bedroom House | In-room dining
3 Bedroom House | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
3 Bedroom House | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

3 Bedroom House

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
4 Bedroom House | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
4 Bedroom House | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
4 Bedroom House | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
4 Bedroom House | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bedroom House

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Double Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 13 min walk - 1.1 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

  • ‪Down the Hatch - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪1802 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Lantern Room - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪CC Blooms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Theatre Royal Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Cairn Hotel

When you stay at Cairn Hotel, you'll be in a great location, 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

Hotel size

    • 72 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

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

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

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

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (GBP 18.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)

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

Services

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

Facilities

  • Garden

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 250.00 per stay

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10.50 for adults and GBP 10.50 for children

Parking

  • Self-parking costs GBP 18.00 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 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 UK consumer law, 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 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 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 18.00 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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Cairn Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast offered a good selection with excellent value and plenty of options to suit all tastes. (24 reviews)
  • The property is conveniently located near restaurants and offers a great dining experience. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions

RoomService staffLocationBreakfastBedRestaurantValueBathroomWalkingBar

8/10 Very good

Good place to stay !
Laure-Isabelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Room was clean with no issues. Staff we friendly and helpful
Andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Clean rooms, bathroom was tiny
Ann Marie, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Lovely, Little Hotel in a quiet area

The cairn is in a very quiet neighborhood and it's a lovely little place. There is no elevator, so that's important for folks with mobility issues.
Julia, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Room was very small and a bit outdated, but generally good place to stay for location alone.
Rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place. Like everywhere in Edinburgh, you pay quite a bit for what you get, but the room was nice and the staff were great.
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Front desk staff were excellent to deal with. Everyone was pleasant
Carmine, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Zurisadai, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Mintoi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great large room, really helpful staff, excellent location. Good price.
Tom, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A good p

We stayed here while we attended the Fringe. It was comfortable and convenient to buses or to just to walk to events.
Jill, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It is a small property with a personal touch. Value for money
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Philip, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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