What makes it 81% Solo-Friendly: The 24-hour front desk, CCTV security, free Wi-Fi, and 10-minute walk to Waverley Station and Calton Hill make it convenient and safe for solo sightseeing and late returns.
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station: 920m (11 min walk)
Main station – connect to ScotRail services across Scotland.
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre: 300m (4 min walk)
Historic theatre hosting West End and touring shows.
Tip: Check the show schedule online and book tickets in advance.
Calton Hill: 380m (5 min walk)
Scenic hill with panoramic city views and monuments.
Tip: Climb at sunrise for quieter paths and soft morning light.
Princes Street: 600m (8 min walk)
Major shopping street overlooking the gardens.
Tip: Visit at dusk to see the city illuminated.
Free Wi-Fi in public areas:
Complimentary wireless internet throughout the hotel public spaces.
24-hour front desk service:
Reception open around the clock for check-in, check-out, and assistance.
Continental breakfast:
Served weekdays 7:00–10:00 and weekends 7:30–10:30 for £9.50 per person.
Bar and café:
Enjoy drinks and light snacks for an additional fee.

SI
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
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
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
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
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 ...
Address: 10-18 Windsor St, Edinburgh EH7 5JR, UK
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Take the Airlink 100 express bus from Edinburgh Airport to Waverley Station (approx. 30 mins), then walk 11 mins (920m) to Cairn Hotel & Apartments.
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