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Cairn Hotel

Leith Walk, Edinburgh

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Perfect for nature loversOnly 622 m to Calton Hill and 2 km to Arthur's Seat

Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 557 m to Omni Centre Edinburgh and 1.6 km to Our Dynamic Earth

Near shopping centersOnly 1.5 km to Princes Mall and 2.4 km to Geoffrey Kiltmakers and Weavers

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 1.6 km to Edinburgh Waverley Station and 4.7 km to Edinburgh Haymarket Station

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4.3/5

GoodFrom 101 reviews

5.0/527 Apr 2026

Kathleen • Couple Trip

Close to hub of city but off path alittle so not loud. Would definitely stay there again

5.0/521 Apr 2026

Madelene • Family Trip

Typ

5.0/519 Apr 2026

Cam • Couple Trip

Front desk staff were efficient and very helpful. Room was clean and comfortable

5.0/517 Apr 2026

Suzanne • Family Trip

We had a wonderful four night stay at the Cairns Hotel. Bala was amazing at check in. It is an older hotel with character, in an excellent walking location from Waverly Train Station and the local bus is a minute walk up the street, would definitely recommend staying at the Caitns Hotel when in Edinburgh.

5.0/515 Apr 2026

Verônica • Couple Trip

Boa localização, funcionários simpáticos e quarto em bom tamanhos. Um pouco barulhento mas isso é culta dos outros hospedes e não do hotel

5.0/513 Apr 2026

Clive • Family Trip

Great location - easy work to St James and Royal Mile. Was able to get street parking on a weekday. And our room across the road from the reception had lots of space and bunk beds which was lovely and unlike most old town Euro hotels

5.0/510 Apr 2026

PHILIP • Family Trip

Simple one night stay in The Loft room 412. Perfect for 2 adults and 2 children. Clean and comfortable with hot water. Walking distance from attractions and near to a Wetherspoons for food including breakfast. 5 minute walk to Tesco express.

5.0/54 Apr 2026

Barbara

Staff were very accommodating. Location is fabulous. Room was lovely!

5.0/53 Apr 2026

Catherine

Loved everything about this hotel. Will book again. Close to everything. Train systen was very convenient. Went to Falkirk Wheel which was amazing. .Walkable to castle, palace and zroyal Ile

5.0/52 Apr 2026

steve

Breakfast was good, bar was.small but nice.

5.0/526 Mar 2026

Tracey • Family Trip

We arrived early and were able to check in to our room right away. Our room was a basement room, but very bright and spacious for two adults and a child. We could not fault the cleanliness either. Our room had an iron an ironing board as well the usual tea / coffee making facilities; and a tray with bottled water, packets of crisps and small packets of biscuits. We didn’t realise until check out that these were free, and were given the opportunity to go back and help ourselves (we hadn’t officially checked out at that point) We didn’t order breakfast because there were two picky eaters and it would have been a waste. When we checked out the following morning, we left 4 bags and a helium balloon for storage until nearer our journey home. When we returned nearer lunch time and sat in the bar / lounge area to eat our own lunches etc. Helen was really good with my granddaughter, chatting away to her and answering any questions she had. The manager, receptionist and Donna all chatted with her and asked about her mermaid doll. The Manager then asked if she wanted to use the walkie talkie to speak to all staff. My granddaughter said yes and was told to say “hello everyone”, to which Donna replied into her walkie talkie. This hotel is very close to Edinburgh Playhouse and tram stops too, making it an ideal place to stay when visiting Edinburgh - and the price we paid was very reasonable compared to a lot of the other places nearby. I’d definitely stay here again.

5.0/510 Mar 2026

Katherine • Solo Trip

I used this as a base for moving out of my Ex's flat. It was a terrible experience to move out but the staff here was firendly, ameniable, understanding, and so so helpful. They cheered me on, and checked in with me whenever I would get back. My room was just what I needed, good lighting/good curtains when needed, bathroom was spacious considering Edinburgh and the shower pressure was amazing. This is a great comfortable, budget friendly place with a good breakfast and great location. Will be staying here again and highly recommend.

5.0/56 Mar 2026

Eli

It was great in the city centre and nearby to the shopping mall.

5.0/55 Mar 2026

Federica • Couple Trip

Il check in è stato veloce e la receptionist molto gentile. Nei dintorni ci sono molti parcheggi su strada. La camera ed il bagno erano molto confortevoli e puliti. La struttura si trova in una zona tranquilla e a circa 20 minuti a piedi dalla Royal Mile. In camera inoltre ho trovato te, biscotti, patatine ed acqua in omaggio. Consiglio molto questo hotel, eccellente rapporto qualità prezzo.

5.0/527 Feb 2026

Alexandre • Solo Trip

Hôtel très sympa, le personnel y est très agréable. Les chambres sont vraiment grandes. Je reviendrai avec plaisir !!

5.0/520 Feb 2026

Claire

Spotless hotel, nice and close to shops (John Lewis 5 min walk) and restaurants. Nice touch to leave snacks for us, and shower gel provided. Would recommend and stay there again. Very Satisfied

5.0/53 Feb 2026

Erin • Trip with Friends

Room nice, good cleaning services, friendly staff.

5.0/525 Jan 2026

Elle • Solo Trip

lovely staff, had a free upgrade from single room to family room, great location walkable to everything

5.0/526 Dec 2025

Fernanda • Family Trip

El lugar muy cómodo, amplio y limpio con todos los servicios. Cerca de una tienda El personal muy atento. Súper recomendable lugar. Lo mejor de nuestra estancia en Edimburgo

5.0/511 Dec 2025

Eliud • Family Trip

This hotel was amazing! Perfect location, walking distance to downtown and the pice was perfect. Every other hotel nearby was nearly double the price and this hotel had a nice size room and bathroom.

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10-18 Windsor Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, GB

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Accommodation Rules

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Effective October 1, 2025, a 5% Visitor Levy will apply to all bookings for stays on or after July 24, 2026. The Visitor Levy is payable directly to the property at check-in and applies only to the first five days of the stay. The amount for the Visitor Levy may differ from the amount displayed at the time of booking.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-1:00 AM

Check-out11:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

About Cairn Hotel

Cairn Hotel Location
With a stay at Cairn Hotel in Edinburgh (Leith), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 8 minutes by foot from Princes Street. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from St. Andrew Square and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from George Street.

Cairn Hotel Facility and Service
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.

Cairn Hotel Rooms
Stay in one of 72 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

Restaurant and Cafe
At Cairn Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Room Type and Price

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 - Sun, 02 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children