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The Scholar

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Close to University of Edinburgh and Royal Mile, The Scholar provides a bar, a conference center, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Deluxe Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Southside, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, The Scholar is near the airport. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and Grassmarket. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY

What's nearby

  • A hiking trail with people walking, surrounded by autumn-colored bushes and a cityscape in the background.
    Holyrood Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • An indoor exhibition with maps and documents displayed on tables.
    National Library of Scotland
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A historic building with a central dome and symmetrical wings.
    University of Edinburgh
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • John McIntyre Conference Centre
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop
    6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station
    10 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Southern Bar
    10 min walk
  • Matto Pizza
    8 min walk
  • The Abbey
    8 min walk
  • Brass Monkey Grange
    8 min walk
  • Old Bell Inn
    9 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 18 for adults and GBP 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Abacus
  • The Living Room

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1994
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 18.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Scholar pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Scholar?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Scholar?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Scholar located?

Located in Southside, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Holyrood Park and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Princes Street are also within 2 mi (3 km). Edinburgh Waverley Station is 27 minutes by foot and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 28 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Scholar Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 740 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very nice, the location is fantastic, and the restaurant was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great to stay at The Scholar. Food in the hotel was very good. It is convenient to so many places to walk or drive.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nicely maintained property, rooms and restaurant. Near Holyrood Park which was nice. Nit too near anything else.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel on University campus. Nice, friendly and helpful staff. Free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a very nice hotel, breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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The lack of air conditioning forced us to open windows, and the area around the hotel had students walking and talking after hours waking us up from sleep. The area around the hotel was very beautiful and relaxing for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was very friendly and helpful! Room was very clean and perfect for a trip to Edinburgh. You are close enough to the city center but far enough away the property is quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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My daughter and husband stayed here for a few days and were very impressed with the whole experience. They thought it was a beautiful hotel and very comfortable. Will definitely book if we travel to Edinburgh again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean room helpful staff parking on site - nice to stay on outskirts so could get away from the crowds on bus route 2 min walk from hotel. Only down side quite expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean place Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very good food. Peaceful environment. Easy access to city. Comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, free parking and helpful & courteous staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was fantastic, clean and spacious rooms, great beds - very nice personal
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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It was great… room was small but well appointed. Good view of forestlike area. Just a bit of a walk to other restaurants and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel is exceptional. Very comfortable, friendly staff with a restaurant reasonable priced on site. They certainly welcome you and go the extra mile. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely room, great amenities and delicious coffee/biscuits. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had such a wonderful stay at The Scholar. Gorgeous view of Arthur’s Seat from our room, comfortable bed. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful. The staff were all wonderful and very helpful. This was our third stay here at The Scholar. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Consistently good stay when visiting daughters at Uni. Hotels seems to have done a make over in parts and is in need of basic maintenance in other parts. Lobby, bar, restaurant all new and nicely designed. Rooms a bit tired with failing window catches, bathroom handle, shower caulk, shower drainage and toilet movement and creaking in our room. Floors also very creaky which must annoy people downstairs. Late night fire alarm on first 2 days 3am and 11pm with no explanation or apology. We will come back but I hope they sweat the details. I gave in person feedback on day 2 that the music seems to always be the Michael Jackson playlist. The same playlist continued for the rest of the visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Had a great breakfast and staff was super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A very convenient place to stay to attend a conference at the John McIntyre Conference Centre, The University of Edinburgh, just 2-minute walk. Short walk to the bus stop as well. We had an excellent stay for a few nights & lovely meals at the restaurant. Very helpful & friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff could not do enough for us! The room was spotless and good wifi. The room tea and coffee set up was a nice touch, also it’s totally worth getting the breakfast . It was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel with wonderful staff and service. Mostly quiet although the outside seating could be a bit noisy in the evenings. Restaurant has somewhat limited hours with little flexibility and is overpriced with spotty service levels.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff by the check-in deal was extremely helpful and service minded. We had a great stay, and enjoyed a fantastic meal at the restaurant. Rented a family room, which was great size and space for 3 adults. Would recommend and visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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staff were very friendly and helpful and were always available, even helping us out when we had an early excursion by allowing us to have a coffee and pastries early as we were going to miss breakfast. highly recommended staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026