"Place was clean comfy. Can quickly get to the center, walking distance to tram bus stops and near a lot restaurant"
"The complementary basket. Excellent location, walking distance of both the main train station and minutes from princes street"
Situated merely 300 metres from Tattie Shaws greengrocer, the charming 3-star Cairn Hotel & Apartments Edinburgh features Wi-Fi in public areas and private parking on site. Located a short way from Dugald Stewart Monument, the smoke-free hotel has 52 rooms near a train station.
The hotel is close to a lively district and within 5 minutes' walk of Edinburgh Printmakers. The wonderful Cairn Edinburgh offers location just 1.8 km from the Greyfriars Bobby's Grave. The accommodation also lies close to hills, and the Museum of Childhood is 16 minutes' stroll away. Entertainment in the area includes the restored theatre "Edinburgh Playhouse" in close proximity to this Edinburgh hotel. Well-connected to many sights, the property is 900 m from Edinburgh bus station.
Some of the smoke-free rooms comprise a sitting area and a dining area, and are furnished with a wardrobe and a writing table. They have a comfortable interior. Offering a separate toilet, the bathrooms are also fitted with hair dryers and bath sheets.
The Cairn Edinburgh offers a daily continental breakfast. Guests are welcome to a lounge bar on site. The bar area includes a lounge. You can relish healthy cuisine at Pera - Turkish Mangal & Meze Bar located a few steps from Cairn Hotel & Apartments.
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24-hour security
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Electric kettle
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No smoking on site
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No pets allowed
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Holyrood House
1.1 km
Royal Lyceum Theatre
1.9 km
Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)
2.2 km
Calton Hill
350 m
Omni Centre Edinburgh
350 m
Murrayfield Stadium
4 km
Edinburgh Castle
1.6 km
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Edinburgh
14 km
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Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station
800 m
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Some of the smoke-free rooms comprise a sitting area and a dining area, and are furnished with a wardrobe and a writing table. They have a comfortable interior. Offering a separate toilet, the bathrooms are also fitted with hair dryers and bath sheets.
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Ian
2024-04-30
8/10
Good bedroom. Amicable staff, good beds.
J.
2024-04-29
9/10
The employees are exceptional and polite.
David
2024-04-16
8/10
Thoroughly enjoyed it - the place is quiet and absolutely great and suited me fine. And there's a train station not far from the hotel.
Fred
2024-03-04
7/10
The overall features were very good. We truly enjoyed the packed breakfast with many food options.
Edwin
2024-03-03
9/10
The place was clean with pleasant staff members. My huge room came with a double bed, effective easy to control heating plus window of the back of other buildings. Everything here was good.
Charles
2024-02-16
8/10
The staff was exceptional, the breakfast was sensational, everything was good. Suite included an electric kettle, central heating, and an iron. A bathtub in the spacious bathroom was super awesome. The location was marvellous; walking distance to a theatre and a castle. I visited restaurants and pubs walking distance to the hotel.
Alasdair
2024-02-12
8/10
Good-sized and fantastic unit with a bath, very attentive staff. Sensational breakfast - 3 star level. Absolutely perfect and magnificent location 20 mins walk from the centre.
Tom
2024-02-04
9/10
A nice size and airy units with effective easy to control heating and efficient staff.
Leo
2024-01-21
9/10
Excellent breakfast, airy small double room. Perfect location with parking on site. About 5 minutes walk to bus stop.
Malcolm
2024-01-10
6/10
We had an excellent bedroom. The breakfast was reasonably good with variety of food, everybody can choose. Its location was marvellous and lovely, near to the playhouse, and in a very quiet area.
The bathroom was unclean.
Ernest
2024-01-08
8/10
Walking distance to most sightseeings, the location is great not far from shops, bars, restaurants and local transport and the theatre and the city centre. The staff are exceptional and welcoming, managed the parking onsite.
William
2023-12-23
7/10
Really enjoyed central heating, multi-channel television, and ironing facilities in the room. The takeaway breakfast had a great selection of choices. The hotel was absolutely brilliant and in a central location.
Stephen
2023-12-21
8/10
Airy units with effective easy to control heating. The location stunning and magnificent near to everything. Based right by calton hill and many good bars as well as the castle, the main streets.
Lee
2023-12-01
8/10
The location was magnificent and fantastic, not far from the train station. The place was right by Owl & Deer, where you can have dinner.
Danny
2023-11-30
8/10
We had a takeaway breakfast and were satisfied. This location was great and stunning, really close to the main streets, Princes Street, and shops, bars, restaurants and local transport. Tried some takeout specials at Taste of Italy, luckily it was not too far from the venue.
Billy
2023-11-26
8/10
Had suite with heating, good toiletries and a bath.
Richard
2023-11-21
9/10
I really enjoyed the takeaway breakfast. The hotel was in a central setting quite close to the city centre.
Kevin
2023-11-20
8/10
It's a comfortable modern and absolutely brilliant place for one night. Excellent breakfast with many food options, thanks a lot.
Nathan
2023-11-10
8/10
The suite is airy and has an electric kettle, central heating, and an iron. It has a sensational packed breakfast and efficient and excellent staff.
Ray
2023-10-22
9/10
The service was welcoming throughout our stay. The suite was extremely spacious and airy, with an electric kettle, central heating, and an iron. The staff were all exceptional, which was unquestionably a plus.
Philip
2023-09-22
7/10
We have spent 1 day in small double room with a modern bathroom, heating, as for instance. We got exceptionally good breakfasts with many food options.
The staff - some of them were a little rude.
John
2023-09-18
7/10
A nice size units with good toiletries, a bath and radiators, efficient employees.
Ruth
2023-09-13
7/10
Perfect place for 2 nights in Edinburgh, absolutely brilliant and quiet little hotel. Airy and spotless rooms with heating, super-friendly staff.
Philip
2023-09-12
8/10
The takeaway breakfast suits us well. The location is central, really close to Royal Mile and Calton Hill, the St James shopping centre and most key sights. The staff is exceptional, pleasant.
Gerry
2023-09-03
7/10
Excellant breakfast with lots of croissants, toast, cereal, and muffins to satisfy every guest. Perfect location in Edinburgh, near to restaurants, pubs and shops and tram station. And right by El Corazon de Midlothian.
Nathan
2023-09-03
9/10
Everything was very good, the packed breakfast was totally worth it. The room was well-designed, loved my comfy bed. The location was stunning, the staff was amicable. I came across Jeremiah's Taproom, it was a 10-15 minute walk from the hotel, offered nice shots.
Ray
2023-08-29
9/10
Hotel's location was great as it was not far from a train station. Stopped by Dine Thyme to get some coffee and treats, its near the venue, recommend. Provided takeaway breakfast.
Arthur
2023-08-28
7/10
The setting was magnificent, near town center, city centre and points of interest and other attractions. The takeaway breakfast was sensational with many food options.
Darren
2023-08-27
7/10
Hotel turned out to be clean and the breakfast option was exceptionally good. Comforts of suite were fabulous - an electric kettle, central heating, and an iron. The staff was very welcoming, everything was good. The venue was in a central location adjustable in nature. I had coffee at Curry Cafe, located within 10 minutes walk.
Tony
2023-08-18
9/10
Its location in Edinburgh was perfect and excellent, not far from bars and restaurants. Being extremely close to Slumdog Delivered was nice, we had dinner there.
Suzanne
2023-08-12
9/10
One of the best packed breakfasts were served in this hotel.
Stephanie
2023-08-06
9/10
The location was good and amazing with a tram station minute walk from the accommodation. I had quick lunch at Eatalia's, located a minute walk from the hotel. Sensational selection for breakfast, I really enjoyed it.
Robert
2023-07-30
7/10
The packed breakfast included croissants, toast, cereals and muffins, but we didn't have time and didn't try all the menu. The location was perfect there, quite close to the city centre. We tried some drinks at bar Jeremiah's Taproom, located 5 minutes walk away.
Nicky
2023-07-19
7/10
The location was great and stunning, just off railway station and princes street, the Playhouse, and the bus stop for the airport. It was good to be 1 km away from Taste of Italy, serving short-orders.
Sharon
2023-07-15
9/10
The venue is placed in a central position to the St James shopping centre. Need to be mentioned that there were lots of restaurants to eat, like Pomegranate that was only 5 minutes' walk away.
Albert
2023-07-09
9/10
The room I booked was airy and spotless and provided with window of the back of other buildings, a high ceiling, for instance. The venue was set in the central position just off nature, Edinburgh Playhouse, and Edinburgh for a family funeral.
Graeme
2023-07-04
9/10
Everything is perfect, I really enjoyed it. Plus, the location is great, minutes from Calton Hill.
Claire
2023-06-13
8/10
Good location down the street to a cafe, pleasant restaurants in the local area.
Joseph
2023-06-03
9/10
That was quiet hotel set in really quiet area, adjacent to Princes Street and the Edinburgh Waverly station, many restaurants, pub and the Playhouse and tram station, which is coming from airport. It was a nice size with radiators, good enough for one night. For breakfast we were offered croissants, toast, cereal and muffins.
Kevin
2023-06-01
8/10
Spacious hotel units with window of the back of other buildings, good toiletries, as example.
Ron
2023-05-24
9/10
We had a very nice time. It was fairly clean, the staff was pleasant and very pleasant, plus the service was welcoming. Exceptionally good breakfast for vegetarians was a nice touch. The location was unbeatable - near to Calton Hill, the bus stop for the airport and which is coming from airport.
Ben
2023-05-22
9/10
Little and incredibly friendly place! Central heating, multi-channel television and ironing facilities in the room, marvellous location.
Michael
2023-05-21
8/10
Its location was unbeatable, just next door to The Cairn and bus stop. I had some drinks at Jeremiah's Taproom, positioned 200 metres away. I loved the exceptionally good breakfast.
George
2023-03-16
7/10
Stayed for 2 nights and was impressed by this central hotel. Really enjoyed the takeaway breakfast with many food options. Stunning central location right by the tram station. It was not too far from The Montgomery, serving fast food.
Jonathan
2023-03-16
6/10
The whole place was fairly clean and the staff were accommodating. The location was unbeatable, around 10-15 minutes walk from Co-op Food. The hotel was set in a really quiet area.
The staff were quite rude, didn't expect that coming.
Andrew
2023-03-10
9/10
Small double room I stayed at was new-fashioned with good facilities. Extras like an electric kettle, central heating and a TV set were appreciated. The location was excellent - ease of access to a restored theatre.
Mark
2023-03-07
8/10
Cute hotel, ideal for one night!! Light small double room, comfortable beds. Cereal, croissants, toast and muffins for breakfast. Stunning location in city centre, good for visiting Edinburgh. And just off all local attractions, Edinburgh, and shops.
Barry
2023-02-28
7/10
The breakfast at the place was sensational with many food options. The location was incredible walking distance to a theatre and a castle.
Adam
2023-02-23
9/10
Quiet and quiet little hotel in a really quiet area adjacent to Edinburgh for a family funeral, the castle, the main streets and the shops. Huge, fashionable rooms provided with heating, window of the back of other buildings, for example. Perfect location, 15 minutes' walk to Royal Mile.
Norman
2023-02-21
9/10
The property was tidy with amicable staff. The hotel served excellent breakfast, truly enjoyed it. The location was beautiful, we were close to a train station.
Ann
2023-02-17
9/10
The breakfast had a sensational takeaway option. The location was perfect, not too far from George Iv. The property was located about 15 minutes walk from the city centre.
Michael
2023-02-10
8/10
Exceptionally comfortable bed in the suite, plus an iron with ironing board, a TV and a hairdryer.
Norman
2023-02-09
7/10
We have stayed here for 2 nights and had a really nice experience. Everything was good and the staff were pleasant and exceptional. The takeaway breakfast had a huge variety of options for all tastes. The location was marvellous and stunning: it took about 15 minutes to reach the downtown. A train station was not far from the hotel, we enjoyed it.
Tom
2023-02-07
7/10
The packed breakfast had many options, including croissants, cereals, toast and muffins. As for me, the location was handy and decent, really close to city centre and shops. You can find The Shezan Indian Cuisine an easy walk to the hotel to a have lunch.
Paul
2023-02-03
7/10
Enjoyed my stay, had an excellent experience. It was lovely base for travelling to Edinburgh, I was glad to stay there. The breakfast was sensational with many food options and the staff were efficient.
A.
2023-01-20
7/10
Enjoyed every detail about our comfortable 2 nights stay here. The personnel was accommodating and pleasant, we all felt safe. Central location was a plus. Everything was good, its pleasant on-site restaurant was a bonus.
John
2023-01-15
9/10
The units were bright with radiators. The location is excellent and stunning, in the town centre.
Leigh
2023-01-04
9/10
The small double room is airy with a high ceiling, especially the toilet, as for instance. The breakfast offers lots of toast, croissants, cereal and muffins.
Iain
2023-01-01
8/10
Welcoming service, light small double room with window of the back of other buildings, heating and double bed. For tea or coffee visit Curry Cafe nearby.
William
2022-11-27
7/10
Lots of food for breakfast including cereal, toast, croissants and muffins.
James
2022-10-31
8/10
Excellent stay for next Edinburgh visit. Lots of food at the sensational breakfast. Central location, a 15-minute walk from a train station. Situated only 1 km from Co-op Food.
Chris
2022-10-27
9/10
The breakfast was excellent with many food options and had lots of food.
Thomas
2022-10-21
9/10
The location was central, just next door to bars, Edinburgh and city centre and points of interest, and there were a theatre and a castle walking distance to the venue. Street food restaurant Taste of Italy was located 5 minutes walk away.
Sam
2022-10-18
9/10
Our family queen room was airy with effective easy to control heating. We were met by pleasant, accommodating personnel. A family atmosphere around the place.
Harvey
2022-10-17
8/10
It was a comfortable experience. I enjoyed the place, everything was good. The staff was pleasant and exceptional, they provided a welcoming service. The small double room was airy and warm with effective easy to control heating, so that guests had essentials. The location was perfect near bars and restaurants, not far from a train station. Lots of restaurants to eat close by, like The Gardener's Cottage that was only 5 minutes' walk away.
George
2022-10-13
9/10
We had a sensational breakfast with many food options, for all tastes. Our accommodation was set in a central location right by the main streets, playhouse and Edinburgh.
Cliff
2022-10-11
8/10
Everything was very good, had a really nice stay for next Edinburgh visit. The single room we stayed in were light. The takeaway breakfast offered variety of food, something for everyone's taste. The location was central, brilliant near bars and restaurants.
Their staff were quite rude.
John
2022-10-09
8/10
The location was brilliant and handy, you can visit a restored theatre by walking. The hotel was in a great area. There was an exceptionally comfortable bed that I enjoyed in the small double room. The takeaway breakfast included plenty of meals.
Though everything was perfect, some of the staff were quite rude.
Dan
2022-09-27
9/10
It was fairly clean, with excellent location and rooms.
Thomas
2022-09-20
8/10
Appreciated this hotel, had 2 great days here.
James
2022-09-12
8/10
I loved every detail about my nice 2 nights stay here. The room was spotless, with a modern bathroom equipped with good toiletries.
Wi-Fi was pretty slow; check-in was slow, made me a little nervous.
David
2022-09-12
8/10
Units with radiators. Lots of goodies for breakfast. Central location next to which is coming from airport, family atmosphere.
Alexander
2022-09-11
8/10
Everything here was perfect, staff and rooms were very good. The staff from start to finish were amiable and accommodating. It made our trip to Edinburgh a VERY NICE experience.
Robert
2022-07-31
8/10
The venue is clean, the staff is exceptional. A small double room has basic facilities you need. The property's location is stunning and peaceful, really close to city centre and points of interest, restaurants, Edinburgh. The restaurant is about 500 metres from here.
Andrew
2022-07-01
9/10
Overall it was a really nice stay for next Edinburgh visit. The staff was efficient and accommodating. The location was magnificent, next to Claxton hill, convenient to go everywhere.
Sarah
2022-06-30
7/10
We were there for 1 day, everything was great, loved its marvellous location right by the theatre and the city centre, the Edinburgh Playhouse and town center. No reason to complain, thank you for a fantastic stay.
Johnny
2022-06-16
8/10
The hotel was brilliant, the room was new-fashioned and I loved accommodating staff. The continental breakfast had lots of delicacies and was complimentary. The property had a central location and it was within walking distance of a restored theatre.
Caroline
2022-06-14
9/10
Neat place and welcoming service. Fashionable units with a double bed and a modern bathroom plus heating.
Tom
2022-05-11
9/10
Liked the double room I had with good toiletries, a double bed plus a bath.
Malcolm
2022-04-14
9/10
The whole place was fairly clean, I loved it, and had very good staff and location. Actually everything was good, my next choice again in Edinburgh.
Lawrence
2022-03-26
7/10
Bright and airy rooms with friendly services. Delicious continental breakfast and fairly friendly staff.
Arthur
2022-03-18
8/10
I liked it, its staff and location.
Frederick
2022-03-08
8/10
I loved staff and rooms. Very comfy beds and TV, ironing facilities and a hairdryer. The restaurant was nice, with hot dishes. Totally really really nice stay which included a bottle of wine and later check out time.
Brandon
2022-02-22
7/10
Quiet little hotel, the staff were all genuinely helpful and attentive and the location was perfect near bars and restaurants.
Randy
2022-02-12
5/10
Fairly clean hotel in an amazing building just next door to bars and restaurants and Edinburgh's other attractions and Calton Hill.
Wi-Fi was quite slow.
Daniel
2022-01-17
7/10
It was an exceptional stay, ultimate place. Trendy room, extensive breakfast and a lovely pool. Our room had an amazing bed and a fantastic view. We were greeted by very honest staff;))
Jason
2022-01-11
8/10
Very gracious staff, major sightseeing area, they have awesome restaurant. The room was silent and included large bathroom. I was offered an English breakfast, it was DELIGHTFUL. Beachfront location, not too far from the city of edinburgh.
John
2021-12-17
9/10
Pleasant location and rooms, I had a memorable stay:)))
George
2021-12-02
8/10
The rooms with good toiletries, effective easy to control heating and good beds.
Thomas
2021-11-26
8/10
Loved the place, really enjoyable stay. The hotel was near the beautiful beach. Wonderful view of sea. Great customer service provided too.
George
2021-09-21
9/10
the place was reasonably clean and staff were incredibly polite, i enjoyed fab location.
Susan
2021-09-19
7/10
All in all a cute hotel and pleasant stay. Helpful staff, the room was good-sized and I loved convenient location. The breakfast was particularly good with plenty of products. Easy check-in.
Jack
2021-08-17
9/10
Elite hotel, my first choice in Edinburgh. I loved regular double room and views were pleasant! Pool was nice and beds were spacious.
Mike
2021-08-11
9/10
Every detail was fabulous, regarding stuff and location. The views from my cozy bedroom where really pretty. Welcoming reception. It was a decent place for my fairly nice stay.
Andrew
2021-07-18
8/10
Spotless clean and accomodating hotel, approachable staff and contemporary rooms. Also, it was within 5 minutes by car from real mary king's close. Early check-in and impeccable service.
Arthur
2021-06-25
9/10
Extremely helpful staff, beautiful location, everything was perfectly fine. The room we had was fabulous with high ceilings. Exceptionally friendly hotel, 9 miles from Edinburgh airport. Brilliant service provided there too.
Amy
2021-06-20
9/10
The hotel was quite clean and the breakfast was exceptionally good. The family room was newly remodeled and very long. I really enjoyed the lovely view. Helpful service with welcoming staff. Need to point that free wifi throughout the property was a good bonus.
Leonard
2021-03-03
8/10
We loved our stay and will come back. Our small double room was airy, with an extra comfy bed. The staff did all they can for an amazing stay. Unbeatable location so close to a restored theatre.
John
2020-05-29
9/10
the hotel is situated easy walk to every place we like, for example calton hill. leith neighborhood deserves to be explored. in love with cairn.
