Cairn Hotel & Apartments

Hotels
8.1 (5121 reviews)
10/18 Windsor Street , Edinburgh , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Small room size
Inconsistent cleanliness

Categories

Cleanliness
7.56
Some reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, particularly regarding carpets.
Service
9.03
Reviews frequently highlight friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.07
The location was praised across multiple reviews for its convenience.
Room Quality
7.52
Room size and comfort received mixed reviews, some expressed dissatisfaction.
Amenities
8.05
Amenities were generally considered good, though some reported average food quality.
Value for Money
8.51
Many reviews noted that the accommodation offered great value for its price.
Food and Beverage
7.06
Breakfast received mixed reviews; some found it average.
Overall Experience
8.03
Overall satisfaction was reported as good with minor concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:25

Property Description

Central Location and Convenience
The Cairn Hotel is ideally situated in the heart of Edinburgh, just steps away from major attractions like Princes Street and Calton Hill. With easy access to public transport and popular theaters, guests can immerse themselves in the vibrant city life effortlessly.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each room at The Cairn Hotel is well-equipped with modern amenities including showers, TVs, and tea/coffee facilities. For added convenience, hair dryers, irons, and ironing boards can be provided upon request, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Relaxing Bar Area
After a day of exploring the city, unwind at the hotel's bar area featuring a large flat-screen TV. Enjoy a refreshing drink in a cozy setting, perfect for socializing and unwinding before retiring to your comfortable room.

Book The Cairn Hotel now for a memorable stay in Edinburgh!

Important information:

Please note that the credit card used to make the payment must always be present on arrival at the hotel. Failure to produce the original card will result in the payment being refunded to the original card. An alternative method of payment would then be required.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

Parking will incur an additional charge of GBP 20 per car, per day.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 18 per stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 5121 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.56
Service: 9.03
Location: 9.07
Room Quality: 7.52
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 8.51
Food and Beverage: 7.06
Overall Experience: 8.03
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Margot couple us
9
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Mayura solo_traveller lk
9
Pros:

Location, breakfast and staff

Cons:

Rooms a little small for price paid

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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evodani couple gb
6
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Wai Kuen couple gb
10
Pros:

the apartment is very nice. it's very comfortable in all rounds with 2 toilets & 2 bathrooms.

Cons:

it's next to perfect.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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valeria couple it
8
Piacevole soggiorno
Pros:

La struttura è in posizione comoda per visitare la città, vicina alla fermata del tram per l’aeroporto ed il centro si raggiunge con una passeggiata di un quarto d’ora. Le camere sono molto pulite e il personale è gentile. Buona la colazione.

Cons:

La struttura è in un palazzo antico quindi priva di ascensori.
In bagno avrei preferito la doccia con il tubo flessibile, invece è fissa.
Per i nostri standard inoltre è molto cara, ma questo vale per tutte le strutture ad Edimburgo

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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emilie couple fr
8
Parfait pour une escale d’une journée à Édimbourg
Pros:

La possibilité de se garer moyennant un coût de 20 pounds. L’accueil très chaleureux du personnel.
L’emplacement de l’hôtel.

Cons:

Ras

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Alexandra solo_traveller de
7
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
A
Ann extended_group us
9
Great, simple, quiet place - I'd stay there again.
Pros:

The room was simple, neat, and tidy. It smelled clean without any detectable scent. It had been modernized with easily available plugs. Great shower. The bed was quite comfortable. The pillows were decent. (I'm fussy.) The room was extremely quiet. My room was at the front of the building facing the street, but I heard zero noise. It was the 9th and last hotel room I'd been in during two weeks, and it was a good ending. I did not have breakfast there, so I can't comment on the food.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Suaiden couple br
9
Otima
Pros:

Equipe muito prestativa, sempre ajudando. Vale o preço que você paga.

Cons:

Estrutura mais antiga. Janela do quarto não abria.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Jessica solo_traveller gb
9
Great hotel and value for money in heart of Edinburgh
Pros:

Location superb. Short walk to Waverley station, Princes St and the Royal mile but also plenty of bars and restaurants within the vicinity. Staff very helpful and polite. Offered to store our luggage on arrival and departure. Helped us too with local transport queries. Room was a really good size, seemed newly renovated, bathroom spotlessly clean. Welcome addition was a fan as we were there during hot weather. Plus, even though on lower ground floor/basement, we still had a large window in our room. Would definitely stay again.

Cons:

Not really a dislike, but worth noting, given lower ground floor room without a lift, might have been one, but we didn't see it nor directed to it. Not an issue for us but could be an issue for persons with mobility issues.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Tanuja solo_traveller ca
8
Cons:

There was no air conditioning in the room. The fan was not adequate for the hot day

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Christian couple de
8
Für einen kurzen Städtetrip absolut OK
Pros:

Zentrale Lage. Freundliches Personal

Cons:

Parkmöglichkeiten quasi nicht vorhanden. Am besten direkt ins nächste Parkhaus fahren.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Harald couple de
8
Gutes Hotel in guter Lage
Pros:

Das Hotel liegt nur wenige Minuten vom Zentrum und ist ideal für ein paar wenige Tage

Cons:

Bei längerem Aufenthalt würde ich größere Zimmer bevorzugen

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Ralf solo_traveller de
8
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Stjepko couple hr
7
Relativno povoljan hotel nedaleko od centra
Pros:

Soba je bila tiha i prostrana, krevet udoban, a jastuk ne prevelik. Lokacija je dobra, relativno blizu centra, tramvaj i autobusi blizu.

Cons:

Doručak je ispod svih standarda, žao mi što sam ga platio unaprijed. Prozor u sobi se nije mogao otvoriti više od 10ak centimetara tako da je nedostajalo zraka u sobi.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Rolf solo_traveller ch
8
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Bernecka couple pl
8
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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swart couple za
9
Good location overall perfect
Pros:

King size bed

Cons:

Steps with big bag to room

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
9
Excellent location to reach central Edinburgh facilities
Pros:

The room was quiet with plenty of space and ability to sit & read or work at a desk. The location is excellent with nearby shops & cafes and easy walking distance to Waverley Station & North Bridge.

Cons:

I can't fault our first 3 nights beyond needing to ask for tea bags & milk which weren't replenished. But we had to book an extra night and weren't able to extend the booking for the same room. The additional night was in a smaller room which would have been very cramped for more than a 1 night stay - you need to be thin & agile to get to the far side of the bed,

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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theresa couple us
10
Absolutely fabulous!
Pros:

Very friendly staff, very clean with great restaurants and bus to the airport

Cons:

😊

2026-05-26 via Nuitee