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Cairn Hotel & Apartments

Name: Cairn Hotel & Apartments
Address: 10/18 Windsor Street, Edinburgh, GB

★★★·8.4/ 10Recommended

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📍10/18 Windsor Street · Edinburgh ↗

📞+00441383748220·Official site ↗

Family roomsLuggage storageParkingStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusAll 30 facilities +

Review

Official

This charming hotel sits amidst the culture and history of the captivating city of Edinburgh. The hotel is situated in the city centre, close to Princes Street. The nearest station, Waverley, offers ease of access to other areas of the city to be explored. This wonderful hotel enjoys close proximity to a wealth of attractions in this charming city. The hotel enjoys a sophisticated design. The guest rooms offer comfort and functionality in a peaceful setting. The hotel offers an unprecedented choice of facilities and services, attending to the needs of every type of traveller to a high level of excellence.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-21

Guests praised the excellent location, friendly staff, and comfortable beds. Common complaints included small room sizes, outdated facilities (sticky windows, loose plugs), poor WiFi, and stuffy rooms during hot weather.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.1

Service8.8

Surroundings8.6

Rooms8.4

Cleanliness8.4

Facilities8.1

Wi-Fi8.0

Value7.9

＋ PraisedFriendly and helpful staff · Excellent location · Modern and comfortable rooms · Comfortable beds

－ ComplaintsTight room layouts · Poor WiFi · Unclear facility instructions · Inconsistent cleaning

KEYSuitable for those prioritizing location over space. Avoid peak summer heat; sensitive sleepers should note potential noise and aging facilities.

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Room types · 14

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Classic Apartment

1 × Double bed1 ㎡up to 4

Boasting a private entrance, this apartment also includes 2 bedrooms, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The apartment's kitchen, which has kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. The apartment offers a washing machine, a dining area, an electric kettle, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.

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Double Room

1 × Double bed1 ㎡up to 2

A TV, tea and coffee making facilities and private bathrooms with a shower are included in this room.

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Family Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) / 1 × Bunk bed1 ㎡up to 3

A TV, tea and coffee making facilities and private bathrooms with a shower are included in this room.

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Four-Bedroom House

2 × Twin bed / 1 × Double bed1 ㎡up to 12

This apartment features 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms containing showers and free toiletries. There is an open-plan kitchen, dining area and lounge with a TV and laundry facilities available. Guests will also find a dishwasher and ironing facilities at the property. These apartments aren't serviced by our housekeeping.

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Loft

2 × Twin bed / 1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)1 ㎡up to 4

building with many stairs and no elevator access The two-bedroom apartment features a flat-screen TV with cable and satellite channels. There is bathroom with a shower over bath and hairdryer. Guests will find mini-fridge. microwave and cutlery and crockery.

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Single Room

1 × Twin bed1 ㎡up to 1

A TV, tea and coffee making facilities and private bathrooms with a shower are included in this room. single rooms do not have a desk

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Small Double Room

1 × Double bed1 ㎡up to 2

This double room contains a double bed and private bathrooms, which include complimentary toiletries, a shower and a hairdryer. Guests will find a tea/coffee making facilities, an iron and ironing board, and a TV in this room. There is also storage space for guest's clothes.

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Studio Apartment

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)1 ㎡up to 2

This one-bedroom apartment features a bedroom with private bathrooms containing a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. There is a kitchenette with a microwave, a mini-fridge, cutlery and crockery. There is a flat-screen TV.

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Studio Apartment

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) / 1 × Bunk bed1 ㎡up to 4

The one-bedroom family apartment features such as a flat-screen TV. The bedroom contains private bathrooms with a shower and hairdryer. There is a dining area and a kitchenette with a microwave, a mini-fridge and cutlery and crockery.

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Superior Double or Twin Room

1 × Double bed / 2 × Twin bed1 ㎡up to 2

This room has a TV, ironing facilities and an private bathroom with a hairdryer.

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Three-Bedroom House

1 × Double bed1 ㎡up to 6

The three-bedroom apartment consists of 3 double rooms and 2 bathrooms, which contain showers, toiletries and hairdryers. Towels and bed linen are provided. There is a kitchen and an open-plan lounge and dining area, with a flat-screen TV. These apartments aren't serviced by our housekeeping. The 3 bedroom apartments are located in the basement area,

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Twin Room

2 × Twin bed1 ㎡up to 2

A TV, tea and coffee making facilities and private bathrooms with a shower are included in this room.

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Apartment, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

1 × Double bedup to 2

1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin BedsLayout - 2 bedrooms Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV Food & Drink - Microwave and coffee/tea maker Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board and phoneComfort - Daily housekeepingNon-Smoking

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

1 × King bed / 1 × Bunk bedup to 4

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk BedLayout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV Food & Drink - Microwave and coffee/tea maker Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board and phoneComfort - Daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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DiningSights

LYLA

Modern British, Creative · ★ Michelin

££££

Edinburgh’s finest row of Georgian townhouses is the setting for this elegant seafood restaurant, where only the very best produce will do. Start in the stunning first-floor bar for an aperitif and finely crafted snacks prepared at the island counter, before moving to the understated dining room for a tasting menu based on delicious, sustainably caught fish and shellfish, be it wild halibut or Scottish langoustines. This produce drives the eye-catching dishes, which deliver subtle yet complex blends of flavours and textures. If you’re staying the night, luxurious bedrooms are available.

202m

AVERY

fine_dining · ★ Michelin

££££

When American chef Rodney Wages visited Edinburgh on holiday, he fell in love with the city so much that he decided to move himself, his family and his restaurant here. And that's how Avery, which once graced the streets of San Francisco, came to be located in a classic Georgian townhouse in Stockbridge. Rodney has wholly embraced his Scottish surroundings, taking the country's bountiful produce and treating it with a Californian lightness, while providing bold, distinct flavours – like Orkney scallop dressed with pineapple jus. The drinks flight combines wine, sake, sherry and, of course, a w

1.5km

Timberyard

regional · ★ Michelin

££££

A big red door indicates that you have arrived at this rustic warehouse conversion, in which the chefs practise a culinary ethos that centres around the local, the seasonal and letting the produce speak for itself. It takes a lot of skill and no little ability to take just a few prime ingredients and fashion dishes that are so well defined and satisfying, and the kitchen here pulls it off with aplomb. You can warm yourself by the stove in winter or sit in the walled courtyard in the summer. The lovely service team are on the ball and the music’s great too.

1.8km

Heron

Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

££££

There's such a pleasant feel to this neighbourhood restaurant, courtesy of a bright, clean look that’s matched by warm and unstuffy service. The skilful cooking is founded on fine Scottish produce, whether that be excellent sea trout or the finest berries from Fife. The tasting menu will allow you to make the most of the chefs’ talents, and all fits together like a well-crafted jigsaw. Ask for a table by the window if you want to watch the world go by around the Port of Leith, or opt for a seat at the spacious counter.

1.9km

Martin Wishart

Modern Cuisine, Contemporary · ★ Michelin

££££

For over 20 years, Martin Wishart has been welcoming diners to his eponymous restaurant in the historic and characterful port of Leith. Over the years, he has continually tweaked and reassessed the food and the décor, and the bright, modern style of the dining room is a great match for the current cooking. The kitchen shows great skill in marrying top Scottish produce like grouse and Orkney scallops with classic French technique, resulting in dishes that deliver the flavours they promise, with nothing unnecessary on the plate.

2.0km

The Kitchin

Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

££££

Housed in the historic Port of Leith, this restaurant has been at the forefront of the Edinburgh dining scene for years. It’s no wonder it’s such a success, given the consistent quality found in the balanced, flavoursome dishes that champion seasonal Scottish produce – come in grouse season and you won’t be disappointed. An array of menus includes a well-priced lunch option and the Prestige surprise menu, which offers the most complete experience. Try to get a table by the kitchen, which lets you in on the action via a large viewing window.

2.2km

tipo

Italian · Bib

££

Named after the fine Italian '00' flour that’s used for making pasta, this relaxed and comforting restaurant could quickly become your go-to in Edinburgh’s New Town. British, Mediterranean and Italian cuisines all influence the menu, which provides plenty of flavour and value for money. The small plates selection is mightily appealing, but it's the seriously good homemade pastas like bigoli cacio e pepe that most catch the eye.

1.1km

Noto

Asian Influences, Modern Cuisine · Bib

££

Following the success of aizle, Stuart Ralston took inspiration for his next restaurant from time spent in New York, naming this small plates spot after his NYC roommate, Bob Noto. It’s been a hit ever since, offering well-conceived dishes at sensible prices that are ideal for sharing. The culinary influences span the globe, with a particular focus on a range of Asian cuisines, be that through duck bao buns or a luscious chocolate and miso dessert.

1.2km

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Cairn Hotel & Apartments

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 14

Classic Apartment

Double Room

Family Room

Four-Bedroom House

Loft

Single Room

Small Double Room

Studio Apartment

Studio Apartment

Superior Double or Twin Room

Three-Bedroom House

Twin Room

Apartment, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Facilities · 30

Nearby & map