Cairn Hotel & Apartments
10/18 Windsor Street, Edinburgh, EH7 5JR, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 4548 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
It was very clean and I had asked for an upgrade sometime before and they were able to provide.

- Apartments
- Kitchen
- Free WiFi
- Bathtub
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Non-smoking rooms
- Baggage storage
- Heating
The Cairn Hotel is 2625 feet from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and the shops, theaters and nightlife of Princes Street. It offers free WiFi and has a breakfast room. The Cairn Hotel is in Edinburgh city center, close to Calton Hill. The hotel is in a quiet location 984 feet from the Playhouse Theater and has easy access to public transport. All of the rooms have showers, TVs and tea/coffee. Hair dryers, irons and ironing boards are available on request. There is a bar area with a large flat-screen TV.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
Cairn Hotel & Apartments has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Nov 16, 2009- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Heating
- Breakfast
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See what guests loved the most:
- Angeline
United Kingdom
“It was very clean and I had asked for an upgrade sometime before and they were able to provide.” - Agustín
Belgium
“The staff was super friendly. They even let us do early check in because one of the members of the group wasn't feeling well.” - Cassandra
United States of America
“The room was small but comfortable. Great neighborhood.” - SSara
United States of America
“The staff were exceptionally friendly, the location is good (a 30 minute walk will you get you to any major attraction), easy access to bus & tram. The bedroom was small (as expected) but not cramped, really comfortable, and had everything we...” - Gai
Israel
“The room is spacious, very clean, and all fixtures in excellent working conditions.” - Michael
Sweden
“Good breakfast and clean rooms. Location was close to city center.” - Sherrill
Canada
“Great location. Great beds and good privacy for first nights after transatlantic arrival Friendly and helpful staff at the hotel desk” - Darren
United States of America
“Easy access to public transit. Small walk to and from Waverley station. Centrally located and tourist attractions and stores are a small walk away.” - Phuong
Canada
“The apartment design is beautiful. Everything is comfortable and clean.” - Angie
United States of America
“The location was good and the room was clean and the beds comfortable.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few hours
Is there somewhere to keep luggage after check out. We have booked but check out is at 11 and our flight isn’t until late evening? Thanks
You could store the luggage at our luggage store for £1.00 per bag until 11pm.Answered on 25 March 2021What parking facilities are available?
We do have parking facilities but they are on a first come fist serve basis, we also have a discount with Q-Park which is located beside the omni centreAnswered on 17 July 2021Is there a hairdryer in the single room? X
Good evening, We do have hairdryers in every room! Kind regards, Ana-MariaAnswered on 20 February 2020Whats for breakfast
At the moment, due to COVID-19, the hotel provides only a continental breakfast, which will be delivered to the room in the morning.Answered on 4 February 2021hi have you late check in.. we land at 22.45 we should be at hotel before 12. but what happens if flight is delayed
Hello there, Our reception works on 24/7 basis, so that wouldn't be a problem. RegardsAnswered on 4 October 2022Does the dining table seat ten persons.
It takes 8 persons.Answered on 25 January 2021- Still looking?
Host Info
Area info *
Amenities of Cairn Hotel & ApartmentsGreat facilities! Review score, 8.1
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Heating
- Breakfast
- Private Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Bar
- Invoice provided
- Baggage storageAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- English
Sustainability initiatives
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of GBP 250 is required on arrival. That's about 305.14USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cash
Cairn Hotel & Apartments accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
For all advance purchase bookings, the card used for payment has to be shown upon arrival.
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.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
A damage deposit of GBP 250 is required on arrival. That's about 305.14USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about Cairn Hotel & Apartments
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You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Cairn Hotel & Apartments (subject to availability) that have:
- 1 bedroom
- 3 bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
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The prices at Cairn Hotel & Apartments may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Cairn Hotel & Apartments offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
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Guests staying at Cairn Hotel & Apartments can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Cairn Hotel & Apartments (subject to availability) that can accommodate:
- 12 guests
- 2 guests
- 3 guests
- 4 guests
- 6 guests
For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
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Cairn Hotel & Apartments is 0.8 miles from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Cairn Hotel & Apartments is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.