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Cairn Hotel & Apartments

★★★ 10/18 Windsor Street, Edinburgh, GB

8.1 guest rating· 5377 reviews

About this hotel

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!

Rooms & rates

Classic Apartment

Sleeps 4 · 1 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Shower
  • TV

Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 1 m² · Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet

Apartment, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

Sleeps 2 · Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • TV

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Sleeps 4 · King bed, Bunk bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • TV

Studio Apartment

Sleeps 4 · 1 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Bunk bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Small Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 1 m² · Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet

Single Room

Sleeps 1 · 1 m² · Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet

Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 1 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet

Family Room

Sleeps 3 · 1 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Bunk bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Studio Apartment

Sleeps 2 · 1 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Private parking
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Bar
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Delivered food - securely covered
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  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Key card access
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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10/18 Windsor Street, Edinburgh, GB

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8.15377 reviews

+ Good location+ Friendly staff+ Clean roomsSmall room sizeInconsistent cleanliness
Cleanliness7.6
Service9.0
Location9.1
Room Quality7.5
Amenities8.1
Value for Money8.5

Simple, clean and good for a short stay

7.0

Clean and located pretty close to everything.

The single room was veeeery single - small and really basic. But it was okay for one night.

Anna · DK · 2026-07-25

Pleasant.

6.0

The location is convenient and close to trams, buses and lots of restaurants, pubs and coffee shops.

The room was a bit outdated and the bathroom was really small. Where our room was, Room 317, there was a weird creaking noise in the early hours in the morning that wouldn’t stop. It was as if someone was walking across floorboards above, but we weren’t sure if there was another floor or not. Did not help for sleep! For the amount we paid, we expected more, it definitely wasn’t worth the overall cost.

Rafaella · GB · 2026-07-25

Guest review

8.0

Very spacious and comfortable. We had the house as s group of 10 and could have accommodated more. Huge lounge to relax in. Great central location.

Shirley · GB · 2026-07-25

Comfortable stay for a large group in a central location!

9.0

The apartment was extremely spacious and more than comfortable for accommodating our group of 10. The location was very central to major attractions in Edinburgh, and steps away from the tram line and other transportation, but also on a quiet side street so there was not a lot of urban noise and we had plenty of privacy. Beds were comfortable, kitchen and living area were well stocked with dishes, utensils, cleaning supplies, etc. This place is a great value in terms of the number of people it can accommodate and its very central location. The front desk was also helpful when we had questions or needed assistance. Since reviews for the Cairn are both for the hotel and the apartment units, it was hard to get a sense of how our experience would turn out- but our stay in a 4BR apartment unit ended up being very comfortable!

We arrived during a heat wave so it was unusually hot weather in Edinburgh while we were there. While most radiators in the apartment were shut off, the one in the entrance way could not be turned off so that made our efforts to keep the place cool with fans and outside air more challenging. A few of the showers need upgrade as well, with some faulty knobs and slight leakage issues.

Meridith · US · 2026-07-24

Good to know

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.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Internet

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

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Parking

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