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Reviews of Cairn Hotel & Apartments 3 stars

10/18 Windsor Street, Edinburgh, EH7 5JR, United Kingdom

#490 of 979 Holiday rentals in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 3388 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was well equipped. However, we could have benefited from a fridge in the room. It was the only thing missing. They charged us £1 per bag for leaving it for a few hours after the check out. It’s the first time I get charged to leave my bags at a hotel.

    Clean room. Good location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Very welcoming friendly staff and they even gave us a small gift on departure such a lovely touch . Very happy with the
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was disappointing but maybe because we were so late going in for it .

    Lovely big spacious , airy room . Very clean and well stocked .

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I appreciate the cleanliness, the quiet place and the rich breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very small and the corridors were a maze. Cooked breakfast was basic, continental was bettet

    Room was very small but comfortable and well equipoed

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was travelling solo. I stayed in a single room. The bed was comfortable the shower lovely and hot, but there was an option for a bath if I wanted. I paid for the breakfast and there was a great selection of hot and cold food to choose from. The hotel is a comfortable walking distance to the centre of Edinburgh. I would stay again. Staff were friendly. I got a little thank you gift when I checked out.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The single room qas a bit small.

    Super friendly staff, excellent location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Great base for weekend - location, staff were fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location and super, helpful friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Nice and convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi kept dropping off.

    Good location. Room was small but nice and clean. Nice that luggage can be kept there outside of check-in or check-out for a very small fee.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    Great ! Love Edinburgh.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sorry to point this out BUT The carpet in the room was very shabby, literally threadbare & had not been shampooed in a long long while.

    Walking distance to main sights, easy access to all transportation, restaurants, shopping. My Room was very small but comfortable. Happy to have a kettle to make tea, coffee & biscuits. Staff very friendly. Professional & helpful especially Helen, Kannan, Bal & Anjana.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    2nd time staying here and decent value for money in good location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spacious and clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    9.0
    Great little hotel
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely staff Funky decor Comfy bed Good central location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Fine for a short stay. Book larger rooms if possible.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    "Small double" is exceedingly small. Barely enough room to pass the foot of the bed to get to the bathroom. This isnt helped by the positioning of the TV on the wall. Layout of room might benefit from a re-think. Quite expensive for what it is but then- it is Edinburgh city centre

    Convenient location, clean, simple check in/out, quiet street, fresh modern decor

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very lovely staff, great Location and small, but nice and clean room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    9.0
    Quiet comfortable room in great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Comfortable room in a quiet location but easy to walk into city or get a bus at top of road to almost any area. Close to some good cafes and restaurants and tram stop.Very comfortable bed and quilt not too thick. Great shower. Will return.Thank you

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Good location, but not perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Windows can't be opened, no air conditioning, no fridge. 18£/night only "private" (though it's a hotel owned) parking option with no direct access to a hotel.

    Firstly comes good location with the access to a city centre (walking, bus, tram) and nearby shopping facilities. Then it's the old style high ceilings, adequate continental breakfast, friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    Brilliant accomodation right in the centre of Edinburgh.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Loft
    • Stayed 1 night

    Only thing I can imagine that would improve the room would be to have a couple of comfy chairs.

    Easy check in procedure, our room was located in a seperate building opposite reception which was very easy to reach. Room, bathroom and kitchenette immaculately clean and bed very comfortable with plenty pillows and toiletries.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No fridge or big mirrors

    Massive room clean and cosy

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    Convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    VERY small room

    Friendly staff, clean, good location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good. Recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location, behaviour and support from the staff, room services, and this was a good value for the money.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    8.0
    Great value for a central hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although the booking said parking was available at the hotel it is very limited and also chargeable. I asked to reserve a space but was told that reservation is not possible however a discount is given at a nearby parking facility.

    The hotel is in a fabulous position, at bottom of princes Street and top of leith walk and right beside the Edinburgh Playhouse. It's clean, lovely staff and very comfortable providing all that's needed for a long or short stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    7.0
    Short and pleasant..
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice touch with the crisps in the room and the leaving gift as we left.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Comfortable room, very nice location ( 10 min walk from train station)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    7.0
    Excellent location in centre of Edinburgh.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Loft
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bar and kitchen area in the loft was a little boring and not very welcoming to use. However, the bedrooms were nice so most time was spent there.

    The excellent location was one of the reasons why I chose the hotel and I was not disappointed. For a family of 4 it was good size and the stairs to the loft was not an issue as I already had read about it. The beds were very comfortable and the bathroom very good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    8.0
    Have stayed several times and it’s my first ‘go-to’ place to book when in Edinburgh
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff, great central location

    Stayed in March 2024

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