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title: "Cairn Hotel, Edinburgh: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Cairn Hotel in Edinburgh: rated 8.5 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Apartment · ★★ · Cairn hotel group
# Cairn Hotel

Greenside, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.5 ·  Very good 888 reviews ·  #110 #110 of 216 in Edinburgh ·  9.3 Location score
## About Cairn Hotel

Cairn Hotel is an apartment in Greenside, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 888 reviews. Facilities include bar. It is 1.2 km from the centre of Edinburgh. The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 12 km away.

- **Type:** Apartment

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 51

- **Chain:** Cairn hotel group

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 37

10-18 Windsor Street [cairnedinburgh.com](https://www.cairnedinburgh.com/)

## How Cairn Hotel scores

Better rated than 41% of hotels in Edinburgh

-   Guest rating **8.5**
-   Location **9.3**
-   Beach access **0.8**
-   Public transport **9.8**

Edinburgh average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **99**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **146**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **36**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">East Sands of Leith</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh Rail Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">180 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh Airport (EDI)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">27 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Edinburgh Printmakers260 m
-   Collective Gallery390 m
-   Playfair Monument410 m
-   National Monument of Scotland410 m
-   Nelson Monument450 m
-   Dugald Stewart Monument460 m

## Cairn Hotel: in detail

Cairn Hotel provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Parking is accessible, supplied by the serviced apartment for guests who arrive by car. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with concierge service and luggage storage provided by the front desk services. During your stay at this fantastic serviced apartment, experience comfort and warmth from the delightful on-site fireplace on those chilly days and nights. During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room. The serviced apartment is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For an elevated experience at serviced apartment, select rooms are equipped with linen service to improve your stay. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. In select rooms, the serviced apartment offers visitors access to a coffee or tea maker. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience. Each morning at Cairn Hotel, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. Begin your holiday mornings right with your essential cup of coffee, offered daily at the cafe on-site. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at serviced apartment to enhance your experience. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar.

### Compare

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## Questions about Cairn Hotel

### How do guests rate Cairn Hotel?

Cairn Hotel has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 888 reviews, which is better than 41% of rated hotels in Edinburgh.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Cairn Hotel?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Cairn Hotel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Cairn Hotel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Cairn Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 12 km away in a straight line.

### Is Cairn Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.8 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Cairn Hotel have?

Cairn Hotel has 51 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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