Cairn Hotel
10/18 Windsor Street, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH7 5JR, United Kingdom
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10/18 Windsor Street, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH7 5JR, United Kingdom
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Bar
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Heating
- On-site parking
- 24-hour security
- Family Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Wine/champagne
- Smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- First aid kit available
- Cashless payment available
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Invoices
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Food delivery
- Electronic room key
- Audible alarm
- CCTV security in common areas
- Daily disinfection
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Non-smoking property
- Physical/social distancing guidelines
- Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
- Takeout dining services available
- Parking available (charges may apply)
Airports Show all on map »
- Edinburgh International Airport - 7.33 mi
- RAF Leuchars - 31.13 mi
- Perth - 34.04 mi
- Dundee Airport - 34.71 mi
Museums
- Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop & Gallery - 696 f
- Calton Gallery - 927 f
- Mounted Gallery - 0.26 mi
- Bellevue Gallery - 0.36 mi
- National Portrait Gallery - 0.39 mi
- Kingfisher Gallery - 0.46 mi
- Carson Clark Gallery - 0.46 mi
- Peoples Story Museum - 0.46 mi
- Huntly House - 0.47 mi
- People's Story - 0.47 mi
- Museum Of Edinburgh - 0.48 mi
- City Art Centre - 0.50 mi
- John Knox House Museum - 0.52 mi
- Museum of Childhood - 0.53 mi
- Scottish National Portrait Gallery - 0.53 mi
- Fruitmarket Gallery - 0.56 mi
- Collective Gallery - 0.57 mi
- Stills Gallery - 0.57 mi
- Our Dynamic Earth - 0.57 mi
- Malcolm Innes Gallery - 0.59 mi
- Police Information Centre - 0.59 mi
- Bourne Fine Art - 0.60 mi
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Gordon (Solo Traveler)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Good location
A bit overpriced
Bing (Couple)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Good location and clean
Val (Solo Traveler)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Excellent location! Just a short walk to the tram, to restaurants, entertainment, and more. Quiet, on a crescent off the main streets.
Lisa S. (Couple)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The location was excellent — quiet, yet very central. There’s a bus station just a minute away, which made getting around super easy, but the city center was also within walking distance (around 20 minutes). The room was clean and comfortable, the daily room service was perfect, and the staff were all really friendly. We also appreciated the small upgrade and the lovely view from our room.
The only small downside was that the windows were a bit difficult to open, which made it tricky to get fresh air at night.
Kathy (Solo Traveler)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
I appreciated that the property was located on a quiet street within minutes of main access streets, enabling me to explore a variety of different areas of the city. The walk to the castle was easy (approx 30 minutes) with lots to see along the way. I was given an apartment room across the street, and although it was in the “basement” there was adequate window lighting and it was very quiet. The room had lovely amenities - fridge, water kettle, packet coffee and milk/sugar, breakfast biscuits and water bottles. Much appreciated! ?
Nothing.
unknown (Solo Traveler)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
The front desk staff were quite friendly and helpful
.The walls were paper thin and I could easily hear the conversation and TV in the next room.
The breakfast Buffet was convenient but substandard.
Katherine (Couple)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Bed was fine. The location was good. The staff was helpful at the reception desk in helping us arrange taxi pickup for the airport.
We reserved a small double room, so we anticipated it would be fairly compact. However, there needs to be more space to move around the bed! My husband had to squeeze between the tv/wall and the foot of the bed, even using a hand to brace himself, to get into his sided of the bed. It was NOT as pictured in photo. There was NO place to put suitcases away from the bed or the chair next to the bed. The staff didn't pay attention to the smell of street reasphalting flowing into the hotel and into the open window to the room. The hotel couldn't control the street construction, but they should have closed the windows to the common areas and the guest rooms in anticipation of the smells.
Susie (Couple)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
friendly staff. Clean. Decent location. Good breakfast. Allowed for luggage storage.
The room was teeny tiny. Let me repeat: the room was teeny tiny. The room was very warm, thankfully we could open a window, and a fan was provided.
Mark (Couple)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
It was clean.
Mark (Solo Traveler)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Very spacious rooms
Only criticism is not the most soundproof
Kathleen (Couple)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
It was right off the tram line which made getting to and from the airport a breeze. We were able to comfortably walk to all major attractions and then come back to a comfortable room.
Frank (Couple)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Super location, in center but still quiet
James (Couple)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Very quiet, large room, large bathroom
Room was in the basement so no view, but maybe that is why it is quiet.
Carolina (Solo Traveler)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The room size is great, everything clean an neat. The staff was really efficient and helpful at all times.
Breakfast is a good choice here, regarding the price and what the offer. The place is cute. I would recommend it.
It's a bit far away of the city center and the main "attractions". I felt safe at all times, even walking by myself at night.
Daryl (Couple)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
This hotel was close enough for us to walk most places we wanted to be. It was clean and serviced regularly. Breakfast (not included) was available.
The room was very very small! We had to inch around the bed to get to the other side of the room. We knew it would have just a double bed, but the mattress is in need of replacement, so my partner didn’t sleep well.
Frida P. (Couple)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The room was fine, the staff was really nice, helpful and kind.
The shower is kind of open and is easy to drop water off.
Maria (Couple)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The bed was clean and comfortable
For what I paid I expected at least 4 star. The hallways were filthy and catacomb like. Mold in bath. It also seemed a sketchy part of town. I picked it because it said there was parking, but discovered that was only if you could find a street space and only from 5 to 8:30 am.
jan (Family with young children)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location & staff are wonderful. Staff is friendly, professional,& knowledgeable. Location is in walking distance to good food, events, entertainment & architecture beauty.
The property needs to wash their carpet. Removable stains are not acceptable in a property at this price point. Also adding a bunch of beds to each bedroom makes it feel a bit funky. Adding useful furnishings that accent the rooms and make them feel comfortable or add beauty would be a better choice for this beautiful place.
Lee (Couple)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Close to town and center of interest
Lack of air circulation
David R. (Couple)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
The hotel offers a buffet breakfast. Breakfast is good. It includes several options in addition to “traditional English breakfast” items. Breakfast is not included in the price of the room.
I did like my room, which was small, below ground level and had a low ceiling. It was definitely not worth the $800 plus I paid for three nights. The staff was not helpful. They couldn’t even give me basic information about public transportation in the city.
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Area information
- Edinburgh International Airport - 7.33 mi
- RAF Leuchars - 31.13 mi
- Perth - 34.04 mi
- Dundee Airport - 34.71 mi
- Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop & Gallery - 696 f
- Calton Gallery - 927 f
- Mounted Gallery - 0.26 mi
- Bellevue Gallery - 0.36 mi
- National Portrait Gallery - 0.39 mi
- Kingfisher Gallery - 0.46 mi
- Carson Clark Gallery - 0.46 mi
- Peoples Story Museum - 0.46 mi
- Huntly House - 0.47 mi
- People's Story - 0.47 mi
- Museum Of Edinburgh - 0.48 mi
- City Art Centre - 0.50 mi
- John Knox House Museum - 0.52 mi
- Museum of Childhood - 0.53 mi
- Scottish National Portrait Gallery - 0.53 mi
- Fruitmarket Gallery - 0.56 mi
- Collective Gallery - 0.57 mi
- Stills Gallery - 0.57 mi
- Our Dynamic Earth - 0.57 mi
- Malcolm Innes Gallery - 0.59 mi
- Police Information Centre - 0.59 mi
- Bourne Fine Art - 0.60 mi
- Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station - 0.46 mi
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 344 f
- Edinburgh Playhouse - 507 f
- Sherlock Holmes Statue - 798 f
- National Monument - 0.23 mi
- Nelson Monument - 0.35 mi
- Greyfriars Bobby Memorial - 0.55 mi
- Brass Rubbing Centre - 0.57 mi
- Palace of Holyroodhouse - 0.58 mi
- Mansfield Place Church - 0.21 mi
- General Register House - 0.39 mi
- Holyroodhouse Palace - 0.59 mi
- Calton Hill - 0.35 mi
- Princes Street Gardens - 0.38 mi
- Netherbow - 0.52 mi
- Scottish Gems - 0.53 mi
- Rent A Bike - 0.56 mi
- Omni Centre - 764 f
- Edinburgh Experience - 0.22 mi
- Camera Obscura and World of Illusions - 0.28 mi
- Waterloo Place - 0.33 mi
- The Ceramic Experience - 0.35 mi
- Multrees Walk - 0.36 mi
- ScotlandsPeople Centre - 0.38 mi
- The New Street Exhibition Space - 0.44 mi
- The Peoples Story - 0.47 mi
- Edinburgh Dungeon - 0.54 mi
- New Town Conservation Centre - 0.60 mi
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Cairn Hotel
10/18 Windsor Street, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH7 5JR, United Kingdom