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Cairn Hotel

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Close to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, Cairn Hotel provides a garden, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$309
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

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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
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Twin Room

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

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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
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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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
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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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
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, toaster, and a coffee maker. There is a blue sofa and a small wooden table with a remote control. A fire extinguisher is mounted on the wall.

3 Bedroom House

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

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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
  • 4 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Leith, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, Cairn Hotel is near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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10-18 Windsor Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5JR

What's nearby

  • A large classical building with tall columns, surrounded by a grassy area with people walking and sitting.
    Calton Hill
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A Playhouse theater with a Shrek Musical poster, a black taxi, and a tree in front.
    Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A park with a pathway, benches, and trees. In the background, there are historic buildings and a clock tower.
    Princes Street
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.
    Royal Mile
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station
    10 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop
    11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Santu Coffee Roastery
    5 min walk
  • The Playfair (Wetherspoon)
    4 min walk
  • 1802
    3 min walk
  • The Joker & the Thief
    4 min walk
  • Not Just Coffee
    5 min walk

About this property

Cairn Hotel

  • Hotel near Princes Street
  • Located close to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, 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 smoke-free property
    • A water dispenser, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
    • A 24-hour front desk
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 72 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
  • More amenities include:
    • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers and hairdryers
    • Coffee/tea makers and phones

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Programme. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (GBP 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Waste recycling policy
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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: from approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and from GBP 12.50 for children
  • Uncovered 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 any lifts
Parking height restrictions apply

Property class

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

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 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cairn Hotel on 30 Aug 2026 start from AU$309, 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.

How much is parking at Cairn Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 20 per day. Limited spots are available.

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Cairn Hotel located?

Located in Leith, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Calton Hill and Princes Street. St. Andrew Square 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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