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The Cairn

locationEdinburgh, Edinburgh

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About  The CairnAbout The Cairn

Location

This hotel is situated in Edinburgh's lively theatre district, just a few minutes on foot from the town centre. Edinburgh's main station (Waverley Station) is only some 10 min away on foot. Further links to the public transport network (bus and train), shops, restaurants, bars and pubs in the city centre are approximately 500 m away. The nearest nightclub is around 1 km from the hotel. The sea and some wonderful beaches are about 5 km away and are a good destination for a day trip. Edinburgh airport is some 12 km away.

Facility

The holiday apartments were built in 1910. 9 single rooms and 43 double rooms are located on 2 storeys and can be reached by lift. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. A baggage storage service and a safe are available. Wireless internet access in public areas allows guests to stay connected. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. A number of shops, including a souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park. Other services include medical assistance, room service and a laundry service. To assist guests with their business and communication needs, the business centre offers a fax machine.

Rooms

Central heating ensures that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. The rooms have a double bed and a sofa bed. Extra beds can be requested. A minibar and a desk are also available. A microwave and a tea/coffee station are standard features. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. A hairdryer and a telephone are provided in the bathrooms, which include a shower and a bathtub. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The hotel has family rooms and 52 non-smoking rooms.

Sport

The sports and entertainment facilities at the hotel ensure that guests have plenty of activities to choose from during their stay. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including a spa and a sauna.

Meals

Dining facilities include a restaurant, a café and a bar. Bed and breakfast can be booked. A continental breakfast guarantees a great start to the day. Special meals, including vegetarian dishes, are also available.

Payment

The following credit cards are accepted at the hotel: American Express, VISA and MasterCard.

 Amenities at The Cairn Amenities at The Cairn

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      Air conditioning

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      Bar(s)

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      Car Park

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      Conference Room

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      Foyer

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      Hotel Safe

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      Laundry Service

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      Lifts

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      Medical Assistance

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      Pets

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      Restaurant(s)

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      Room Service

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      Shops

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      Wifi

  • Hygiene

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      Contactless payment

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      Enhanced cleaning programme

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      Hand sanitiser

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      No high-touch furnishings

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      No high-touch furnishings in public areas

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      Protective hygiene screens

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      Social distancing regulations

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      Use of commercially available disinfectants

  • Meals

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      Continental Breakfast

  • Sport/Entertainment

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      Number of Pools

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      Outdoor Pool(s)

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      Sauna

LocationLocation

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Around this property:

Public Transport

50 m

City Centre

500 m

Bus Station

500 m

Restaurants

500 m

Bars / Pubs

500 m

Tourist Centre

500 m

Shopping opportunities

500 m

Train Station

500 m

Nightclub

1 km

Golf Course

6 km

User Rating & ReviewsUser Rating & Reviews

  • Locationrating
  • Sleep Qualityrating
  • Roomsrating
  • Servicerating
  • Valuerating
  • Cleanlinessrating

Excellent

589

Very Good

650

Average

315

Poor

124

Terrible

111

Recent Reviews: 1789

  • User:Maurice P

    Trip type:

    Great fringe and tattoo

    rating26 Aug 2025

    First room given up three flights of stairs no lift, had to swap rooms with family member, getting to are room it was so small bed right against both walls had to shuffle past bed and tv plug...
  • User:vanessa77Mbrother

    Trip type:

    Perfect for our needs

    rating25 Aug 2025

    Stayed 3 nights to attend the Tattoo. Hotel is in a quiet street that is a 5 minute walk to the buses, tram, cafes, bars and restaurants It was within walking distance to Waverley Station or 2...
  • User:DayTrip64821104209

    Trip type:

    Pokey, and stuffy.

    rating11 Aug 2025

    Arrived here yesterday. Still got three more days to stay. This is a hostil not a hotel. Never stayed in a room so small. Nearly knocked TV off the wall as there is only enough room to squeeze...
  • User:charlottee407

    Trip type: Couples

    Half the world away…

    rating10 Aug 2025

    Just arrived home after a one night stay to see Oasis at the Murrayfield Stadium. Booked a small double as it was the best value available in the area considering it was also Fringe and Tattoo, but...

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