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Overview

The charming Cairn is 25 minutes' walk from EICC in Edinburgh. The venue opened its doors in 1980 and was remodelled in 2005. It offers 52 individual rooms and has 24-hour front desk, 24-hour security and wake up calls available on site.

Location

Nestled in the centre of Edinburgh and a 15-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station. Cairn is also within a 25-minute walk of Leith.

Area attractions include Edinburgh Military Tattoo, The Scottish Parliament and nightclubs, pubs and restaurants.

The nearest bus stop is Albert Street, only 250 metres away. The accommodation is located just 15 kilometres from Turnhouse airport.

Rooms

Guestrooms offer a cable TV with on-demand movies, TV set with satellite channels and IDD phone for guests' comfort. Each room opens onto the city. They also feature a shower, a hairdryer and towels in the bathrooms.

Eat & Drink

Those staying at Cairn can sit down to a free breakfast. Unwind and embrace the ambiance of Edinburgh in the a la carte restaurant onsite. There is a lounge bar on site. Serving an array of dishes, Wedgwood The Restaurant and Bar Frizzante are 850 metres away.

All visitors are offered a full breakfast for a fee.

Leisure

The hotel also features a safe deposit box, a lift and parking.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Guest Parking

No parking available.

Number of rooms: 52.

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Facilities

Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Coffee shop

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Spa & wellness centre

Laundry

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Wake up service
Shops/Commercial services

Dining

Paid breakfast
Restaurant with air conditioning
Bar/ Lounge area
Vegetarian meals

Business

Business centre
Business services
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Garden area
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna

Room view

City view

Room features

In-room air conditioning
Central heating
Mini-bar
Connecting rooms
Wardrobe
Tea and coffee facilities
Bottled water
In-room desk
Ironing facilities
Rollaway beds

Bathroom

Private bathroom
Bathtub
Shower
Hair dryer
Room toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
Cable/ Satellite television
Direct dial telephone
Radio
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Good to know

Check-infrom 15:00-23:59FREECheck-outuntil 11 amFREE

Children & extra bedsThere are no extra beds provided in a room.

PetsPets are not allowed.

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Rooms and availability

Small Double Room

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Bed options:
- 1 Double bed
Max occupancy:

2 persons

City view
Private bathroom
Non-smoking

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Queen Room

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Bed options:
- 1 King-size bed
- 1 Double bed
- 2 Single beds
Max occupancy:

4 persons

City view
Free Wi-Fi
Private bathroom
Non-smoking
Air conditioning

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King Guest Room

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Bed options:
- 1 King-size bed
Max occupancy:

3 persons

Two-Bedroom Cottage

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Cairn photos Exterior Cairn Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection

Max occupancy:

4 persons

Three-Bedroom House

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Max occupancy:

6 persons

Four-Bedroom House

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Max occupancy:

12 persons

Single Room

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Bed options:
- 1 Single bed
Max occupancy:

1 person

City view
Non-smoking
Air conditioning

room details

Apartment

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Bed options:
- 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
- Bed assigned on arrival
- 1 Single bed
Room size:

25 m²
Max occupancy:

6 persons

City view
Free Wi-Fi
Private bathroom
Non-smoking

room details

Two-Bedroom Apartment

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Bed options:
- 1 Double bed
- Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons
- 1 Single bed
Max occupancy:

4 persons

City view
Free Wi-Fi
Private bathroom

room details

Three-Bedroom Apartment

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Bed options:
- 1 Double bed
- Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons
- Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons
Max occupancy:

6 persons

Private bathroom

room details

Four-Bedroom Apartment

Bed options:
- 1 Single bed
- Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons
- 1 Double bed
Max occupancy:

12 persons

Family Double Room

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Bed options:
- 1 Double bed
- 1 Single bed
- Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons
Max occupancy:

4 persons

City view
Free Wi-Fi
Private bathroom
Non-smoking

room details

Family One-Bedroom Apartment

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Bed options:
- 1 Double bed
- 1 Single bed
- Bed assigned on arrival
Max occupancy:

3 persons

City view
Free Wi-Fi
Private bathroom
Non-smoking

room details

Superior Double Room

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Bed options:
- 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
- 1 Double bed
- 1 King-size bed
Max occupancy:

3 persons

City view
Free Wi-Fi
Private bathroom
Non-smoking

room details

Superior King Guest Room

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Bed options:

1 King-size bed
Max occupancy:

3 persons

Small Single Room

Bed options:

1 Single bed
Max occupancy:

1 person

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Location

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Nearby
Restaurants
City landmarks

The Museum Of EdinburghThe Museum Of Edinburgh800 m

City CenterCity Center800 m

Brass Rubbing CentreBrass Rubbing Centre900 m

Museum of ChildhoodMuseum of Childhood900 m

Hanover Fine ArtsHanover Fine Arts1.0 km

Calton HillCalton Hill300 m

Nelson MonumentNelson Monument600 mCalton Hill

Princes MallPrinces Mall820 mPrinces Street Edinburgh

Palace of Holyroodhouse Palace of Holyroodhouse 890 mCanongate

Scott MonumentScott Monument960 mPrinces Street Princes Street

Dynamic Earth Dynamic Earth 990 m112 Holyrood Road

Valvona & Crolla Caffe BarValvona & Crolla Caffe Bar60 m19 Elm Row

The Jolly RestaurantThe Jolly Restaurant110 m9 Elm Row

ToranjToranj90 mLeopold place 20

The Gardener's CottageThe Gardener's Cottage140 mLondon Rd 1 Royal Terrace Gardens

Taste of ItalyTaste of Italy160 m9 Baxter's Place

Real Mary King\'s Close Real Mary King\'s Close 1.1 kmHigh Street

St Giles\' Cathedral St Giles\' Cathedral 1.1 kmHigh Street Historic Royal Mile

Scottish National Gallery Scottish National Gallery 1.2 kmThe Mound

Royal Mile Royal Mile 1.3 kmRoyal Mile

National Museum of ScotlandNational Museum of Scotland1.3 kmChambers Street

Camera Obscura and World of IllusionsCamera Obscura and World of Illusions1.4 kmCastlehill The Royal Mile

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Getting around

Airports

Turnhouse Airport (EDI)11.1 km

Leuchars Airport (ADX)50.1 km

Train

Edinburgh Waverley station900 m

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Reviews

7.4

Very goodbased on 1161 reviews

Rating by category:

9.0

Location

9.0

Rooms

6.8

Service

1.5

Dining

Cairn Hotel - Edinburgh

from United States

Couple

stayed inFebruary 2019

10.0

Perfect

Excellent value for money,friendly and helpful staff,great location
Cairn Hotel - Edinburgh

from United States

stayed inDecember 2018

9.0

Perfect

Basic but good value, clean rooms.

Good location.
Cairn Hotel - Edinburgh

from United States

Family with children

June 2018

3.8

Guest rating

Location

Mistake to book this hotel. It's not what it claimed - 3 star hotel? I've seen better hotels for the same rate. Does not deserve it's rating for sure. Was given a basement room and go through 5 doors before getting to room. No mini bar (not that I use it) for a 3 star hotel and room looks aged. Not to mention the male front counter staff was unfriendly and glum when checking in and could only manage with one or two phrases response. Disappointing indeed for a '3 star' hotel. Just one star at the most. Would not recommend.
Cairn Hotel - Edinburgh

from United States

Group of friends

June 2018

8.8

Great

Staff was very friendly and helpful was central and excellent value for money rooms were basic but clean and very comfortable

Really couldnt fault anything
Cairn Hotel - Edinburgh

from United States

Group of friends

June 2018

8.8

Great

The shortbread was a very nice touch. It was nice to come in to the room after our flight and have something to snack on.

The walls were a bit thin, but that only really mattered when there was a loud talker next door.
Cairn Hotel - Edinburgh

from United States

Older travellers

May 2018

7.8

Very good

centraly located, good alround hotel at reasonable prices,second time we have stayed here.
Cairn Hotel - Edinburgh

from United States

Couple

May 2018

7.4

Very good

The price vrs. quality was very good. Double bed with one mattress was exactly how we ordered.

The room carpet was extremely dirty. Otherwise the room was clean and the bathroom was new.
Cairn Hotel - Edinburgh

from United States

Couple

May 2018

8.8

Great

Your receptor mr. Stuart was very nice and helpfull. Room was small , but clean and romantic.
Cairn Hotel - Edinburgh

from United States

Couple

May 2018

9.6

Perfect

Good value for money, room was clean and provided with good facilities.
Cairn Hotel - Edinburgh

from United States

Single

May 2018

9.6

Perfect

The beds were comfortable, free wi-fi was available, the staff were very helpful and it was only a short walk to the city centre.
Cairn Hotel - Edinburgh

from United States

Single

April 2018

9.6

Perfect

the price was excelent, very friendly staff, very clean rooms, comfortable matress, in general excelent.
Cairn Hotel - Edinburgh

from United States

Single

April 2018

8.8

Great

Excellent price, good location near city centre
Cairn Hotel - Edinburgh

from United States

Single

April 2018

7.0

Very good

Excellent location, and really good value for money. Just there on an overnight business trip and absolutely fine for the purpose.

Decor in the room was tired, but public areas were finr
Cairn Hotel - Edinburgh

from United States

Single

April 2018

7.0

Very good

the amount of money i spent purchasing the room matches the hotel service and facilities
Cairn Hotel - Edinburgh

from United States

Single

March 2018

7.4

Very good

comfortable, well priced, convienent

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Highlights

7.4

Very good

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Hotel Awards

According to guest reviews, the hotel has been rated as Best Family Hotels in United Kingdom

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Good to know

Check-infrom 15:00-23:59FREECheck-outuntil 11 amFREE

Children & extra bedsThere are no extra beds provided in a room.

PetsPets are not allowed.

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Getting around

Airports

Turnhouse Airport (EDI)11.1 km

Leuchars Airport (ADX)50.1 km

Train

Edinburgh Waverley station900 m

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You can book a shuttle, once your reservation is complete.

Cairn Hotel - Edinburgh

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