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Cairn Hotel & Apartments (couple trip)

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How Couple-Friendly is Cairn Hotel & Apartments?

76%Couple-Friendly
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What makes it 76% Couple-Friendly: Quiet Georgian property offers double rooms and a lounge bar; romantic walks to Calton Hill or Princes Street Gardens are under 10 min away; free welcome drink adds a nice touch.

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Reviews4.1/ 5
(from 1,203 reviews)

Good match for:

  • Urban Explorers: Within easy walking distance of Calton Hill, Princes Street and Royal Mile for self-guided sightseeing.
  • Night Owls: On-site bar and 24-hour front desk make late-night check-ins and evening drinks hassle-free.

Things to keep in mind:

  • Mobility-Impaired Travelers: No elevator and stairs-only access present challenges for wheelchair users.
  • Car Travelers: No on-site parking available; best suited to guests arriving by foot, train or taxi.
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What is so special about Cairn Hotel & Apartments for couple trip?

  1. Central location: 5-minute walk to Calton Hill and 8 minutes to Princes Street
  2. Complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception, café and bar on-site
  3. Affordable continental breakfast available daily
  4. Rooms accessed by stairs only—no elevator
  5. 920m (12 min walk) to Waverley Station for easy rail connections

Transport & Nearby Access

Edinburgh Waverley Station: 920m (12 min walk)

Main hub for Scottish and UK rail services.

Couple-Friendly Activities around Cairn Hotel & Apartments

Calton Hill: 380m (5 min walk)

A historic hill offering panoramic views of Edinburgh’s skyline.

Tip: Visit at sunrise for fewer crowds and the best light for photos.

National Monument of Scotland: 410m (6 min walk)

An unfinished Parthenon-style memorial atop Calton Hill.

Tip: Climb the monument’s platform for elevated city views.

Nelson Monument: 450m (6 min walk)

A commemorative tower with a working time ball display.

Tip: Arrive on the hour to see the time ball drop.

Couple-Friendly Hotel Facilities

Free facilities in Cairn Hotel & Apartments:

Complimentary Wi-Fi:

Free wireless internet in public areas.

24-hour front desk:

Reception open around the clock for check-in and assistance.

Room service:

Order food and drinks to your room any time.

On-site café:

Casual café serving light meals and snacks.

Tour and ticket assistance:

Front desk staff can help book local tours and tickets.

Paid or on request with possible fees:

Continental breakfast:

Buffet breakfast for £9.50 per person, served weekdays 7:00–10:00 and weekends 7:30–10:30.

Bar service:

Purchase a range of drinks and snacks in the hotel bar.

Accessibility at Cairn Hotel & Apartments:

No elevator available; public areas and rooms accessible via stairs only.

Make the Most of Your Stay

  1. Breakfast schedule: Arrive early for the £9.50 continental buffet—weekdays 7:00–10:00, weekends 7:30–10:30.
  2. Stairs-only access: Request a lower-floor room when booking to avoid carrying luggage up stairs.
  3. Calton Hill sunrise: Step out before dawn to hike 5 minutes to Calton Hill for a peaceful city view.

Reviews of Cairn Hotel & Apartments

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SI

Oct 2025

Stayed in cairns apartment, very nice rooms, incredibly clean. Tv in an awkward spot. Would definitely stay again. Unfortunately parking at the hotel is impossible, the front of the hotel is reserved for council workers, the other side is extortionate and only 4 hours.

Sean Callan

Sean Callan

Oct 2025

Cairn was the perfect hotel for our stay! The room was a bit small but had a spacious bathroom and big bed, plus, how long do you really spend in the room anyway? All services worked and the location was a short walk to city center! Helen was a gracious staff member and really helped us out when we needed it. Thanks again!

Shoshannah Rubin

Shoshannah Rubin

Sep 2025

Do not ruin your trip to Edinburgh by making the mistake of booking this hotel. Their plumbing stops functioning (toilets don’t flush, showers don’t produce water) if multiple guests shower simultaneously. Consequently, flushing your toilet and taking/finishing your shower is a problem most mornings and often in the evenings as well. The hotel lacks an elevator and the staff is unable to help br...

WeBra

WeBra

Aug 2025

Stay August 18-21, 2025 Room 203 - Ground floor First of all – would we book there again? Not really. Reception: Nice and very friendly. Room: Our room faced the street and was still very quiet at night. The double bed was very narrow by German standards. I often felt like I was going to fall out. There was a third bed in the room - we had booked a double room. The room was too small for three b...

Shweta Nandakumar

Shweta Nandakumar

Jul 2025

We booked a 3 bedroom apartment. The apartment is old and in need of updates. Our apartment did not have a dishwasher and the hotel charges extra if all the dishes are not washed, dried and put away manually. The bathroom fixtures felt old and rickety. The house has a washer but only a drying rack. The rooms do not have wall sockets placed conveniently, ours had one socket for the whole room that ...

Map of Cairn Hotel & Apartments

Address: 10-18 Windsor St, Edinburgh EH7 5JR, UK

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How to get to Cairn Hotel & Apartments:

From Edinburgh Airport, take a taxi for about 30 minutes to the hotel.

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Check-in & Check-out

Check-in time:3:00pm
Check-out time:12:00pm

Website

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Phone Number

+44 131 557 0175

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