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Hotel Description

3-star hotel near Edinburgh Castle

Leith stay

A stay at this Leith hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Princes Street and 2 miles (3 km) of Edinburgh Castle. Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Restaurant, bar/lounge

A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Self parking, a garden, and luggage storage are also offered.

Small Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
CA $128* Per night/room 24 Mar. - 25 Mar.

Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

4 Bedroom House

Bed Count 4 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 12 Max

Single Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Apartment, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Superior Double or Twin Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Cairn Hotel ratings based on 4 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.2 out of 5 3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Cairn Hotel

Everyone (1) Couples (1) Family (4)
5 out of 5

Posted by on 20 Dec. 2021

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10 Sep. 2023 by h

Thank you for your feedback. We are committed to improve and takes every comments seriously. We look forward to serving you again.

1 out of 5
I was charged the full fee upon my arrival, and told me that the breakfast was included. Then, at my return I saw they charged me for the breakfast. (Not a good one, by the way. There was a hair in the eggs). Then I had to leave to the airport at 5 am. I came to ask for a taxi the previous night and they told me not to worry for there would be someone to help me in the morning. I almost miss the flight. My phone was not working so I was not able to ask for a taxi. Edinburgh is beautiful but the staff at this hotel is not well trained.

Posted by , from New Jersey on 2 Mar. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

8 Mar. 2020 by Valantis

Hello, Thanks for your feedback, we will make sure it's passed on to reception and breakfast team. During check-in we tell all guests the breakfast times and where the breakfast area is, regardless of whether that's included in their booking or not. In your case it wasn't included in the booking and it was an optional extra, as your booking confirmation email will clearly stipulate. There is someone at reception 24 hours and we can call a taxi for you that will arrive here within 5 minutes of us pressing a dedicated taxi button. So I don't understand what does your personal phone device not working have to do with not being able to call a taxi at reception, as there's always someone there, in person. Again, we are sorry for any inconvenience caused and if you give us another chance we will make sure your stay goes as smoothly as possible. We are glad you enjoyed Edinburgh regardless. Best Regards, Reception

4 out of 5
Wonderful staff, very friendly and helpful. The 3-bedroom, 3-bath apartment is perfect if you are traveling with a large family. It is not a luxury property, but the apartment is very large and comfortable for a good price. Good breakfast with a lot of variety and a nice bar in the lobby. If you are driving, parking Is definitely an issue. Closest garage is a 6-minute walk away, but the hotel has a discount rate, and it is an easy walk.

Posted by on 19 Oct. 2019

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3 out of 5
The location of this property is wonderful! We were however disappointed in the size of the room. The picture on the website is not the standard room you get when you don’t pay close enough attention and upgrade. There was barely enough room to walk on either side of the bed and certainly no good spots for luggage bigger than carry on size. There was one set of towels in the bathroom with the second set tucked away in a cupboard where we obviously couldn’t find them at first. The room definitely needed refreshing with dirt and scuff marks on the walls, a stained rug under the bed, dust on various surfaces (I have dust allergies) and windows that were stuck. We were thankful for the fan in the cupboard which helped to cool the room to some degree as we were there during a heat wave.

Posted by , from Minnesota on 30 Jul. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

5 Aug. 2019 by hg

thank you, your review is important to us

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Cairn Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance and a garden. For a fee, parking is available. This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 72 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Edinburgh Waverley Station (0.9 km / 0.6 mi)
  • Metro station: Balfour Street Tram Stop (0.9 km / 0.6 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Cairn Hotel offers 72 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Cairn Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 1:00 AM

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No elevators
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Online Penalty Collection
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 250.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 9.50 for adults and GBP 9.50 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 18.00 per day (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Cairn Edinburgh
  • Cairn Hotel
  • Cairn Hotel Edinburgh
  • Hotel Cairn
  • Cairn Hotel Edinburgh Scotland
  • Cairn Hotel Hotel
  • Cairn Hotel Edinburgh
  • Cairn Hotel Hotel Edinburgh
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