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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Craig (Solo Traveler)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
It was very near the Playhouse where I was going.
Too many early interruptions on the morning was leaving plus my card didn’t work twice to get into my room.
Swainston (Couple)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Cosey, very quiet and within perfect walking distance to anywhere we needed. Staff were polite and friendly, rooms were well-stocked, clean and comfortable.
Good value for money hotel and not hard to find.
Room was a tiny little bit 'cramped', in that I had to navigate a wardrobe and shelf to get round the bed. Also, there was a draught coming in via the large window that meant we had to pack the curtains onto the sill in an effort to minimize.
Both minor points and nowhere near enough to detract from a lovely stay.
Lee (Family with young children)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Arrived super early and we were able to leave our luggage with reception, allowing us to make the most of our day in Edinburgh, without the hassle of having to drag around our cases.
A small charge of £1 per item of luggage left after checkout was super handy too and very reasonable.
The location is great, with a 15 minute walk, you can be in the city of Edinburgh, ideal.
Unfortunately, Cairn Hotel didn't meet our expectations. We booked a 3 bedroom apartment, which was located in the basement of the hotel, not too much of an issue, however as soon as we looked around it reminded us of cheap student accommodation! Kitchen very basic, not enough seating for the 6 of us at either the dining table or the sofas. 3 Double bedrooms ok but looked very dated and cheap. Unfortunately we would not recommend staying here and wouldn't return on our next visit.
Paula (Solo Traveler)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Bed, helpful staff, cleanliness.
A little larger room.
Christina (Solo Traveler)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
A 15 minute walk to Waverly Station. Hotel is clean and good for a night’s rest.
Bradford (Solo Traveler)
stayed in January, 2026
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.
Cristina (Family with young children)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The location and quietness (except, see "didn't you like"). It is a 2min walk from the Playhouse Theater ? From the airport, the tram to MacDonald Road stop and 5 minutes walk to the hotel. ?
A few hooks are needed in the bathroom to hang up towels. There is space for them so please, add them. There's only one on the door but it was useless as it wouldn't hold the one towel we tried to hang there. We had to change rooms as there was a leak on the ceiling. The hook issue was the same in both bathrooms/rooms so I assume it is the same in all other rooms.
Other guests..., but specially cleaning staff in the morning ignoring the "don't disturb" sign on the door and speaking loudly on their walkie-talkie.
Jorge (Family with young children)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
3 big bedrooms , living room and kitchen
I understand the building is too old, maybe a renovation could be fine
Gordon (Solo Traveler)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Clean, central location and good value for Edinburgh.
CHUN P. (Family with young children)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The reception was friendly and helpful.
The rooms were at the basement. Rooms size was okay for a night.
The price was high for basement rooms. Could be due to the period of travelling.
Bethan (Couple)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Fantastic stay. Great location. Hotel was perfect for our needs for a weekend stay.
SOUZA (Solo Traveler)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
wendy (Couple)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Everything! Well decorated, clean, friendly, wonderful setting, and delicious breakfast friendly helpful staff
Nothing i did not like
Jeanne (Couple)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location by Calton tower. East to walk around and safe environment.
Difficult yo walk the bed It fills the room
Arthur (Couple)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Location was great breakfast good
Room was cramp you has to climb over bed to get to window very tight bed was nit the best but clean
Jodi (Family with young children)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Was comfortable and clean, friendly staff.
They were fixing the boiler so we had a day of no hot water, but were given a different room to use the shower… it was fixed within the day and Rob ( staff ) was very gracious. Really these things happen and it was handled perfectly.
Paulo (Solo Traveler)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Everything went as I expected. The staff was very nice and helpful and able to accommodate some requests I had.
The room was a bit small and difficult to walk around the bed.
Deni (Group Traveler)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location is strategic near downtown
No
frank (Couple)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The closeness to the edinburgh playhouse was what attracted me to this hotel
The bed was a small double and the breakfast was not great, bacon cold and scrambled egg very cold.
Lisa (Group Traveler)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Excellent location brilliant sized apartment
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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