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The Scott

4.0 star property
A peaceful retreat near Edinburgh University where travelers can enjoy garden views, local cuisine at the restaurant, and easy access to natural surroundings

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The Scott sits close to the Royal Mile, offering a quiet escape with its garden, bar and restaurant. Guests connect with complimentary in-room WiFi while exploring the adjacent nature reserve. The property earns consistent praise for its breakfast selection and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Southside, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to The Scott. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. 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 Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY

What's nearby

  • Beautiful view of the Holyrood Park in Edinburgh, UK
    Holyrood Park
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • National Library of Scotland featuring interior views
    National Library of Scotland
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Meadows is an area of common ground cultivated in to parkland for recreational use. Just south of Edinburgh city centre it is an ideal spot to escape the busy activity in the nearby streets. #springfun
    The Meadows
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Edinburgh which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements
    University of Edinburgh
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop
    6 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station
    11 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Abbey
    8 min walk
  • Pizza Hut
    7 min walk
  • Bar @ JMCC
    3 min walk
  • Southpour
    8 min walk
  • The Salisbury Arms
    3 min walk

About this property

The Scott

Upscale hotel near University of Edinburgh
A garden, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The Scott. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, a nature reserve, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Scott offer thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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 20 for adults and GBP 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bonnar's at The Scott
  • Velvet Lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
The onsite bar is not staffed. Guests may purchase drinks and refreshments at the self-service bar from noon to 1 AM. Payment details are available at the front desk.

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and GBP 20.00 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Scott Hotel
The Scott Edinburgh
The Scott Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is The Scott 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 Scott?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Scott?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Scott located?

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

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Reviews

The Scott Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 510 out of 617 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 617 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 617 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 617 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 617 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
gorgeous rooms, the best staff and lovely food and bar!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic stay at The Scott, the staff were kind and the hotel is clean and beautifully furnished.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect right from check in to checking out. Staff was very helpful, the room was comfortable and close to the city centre. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning place, with really nice people! Perfect and gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel attached to Edinburgh University. Felt cozy and peaceful, as well as super clean!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really welcoming staff, great room with the most comfortable bed! Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Scott is a beautiful hotel with an exceptional staff. My daughter and I stayed in the hotel for a week, and we loved every minute of it. From the warm and welcoming staff to the gorgeous accommodations, the hotel is truly exceptional in every way. The breakfast is phenomenal too. I wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel , stayed 2 nights , lovely service free towels slippers and dressing gowns and tea and coffee pods machine in room , staff pleasant nothing too much , very obliging
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely building, friendly staff, great breakfast. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and beautiful hotel. The food was delicious for dinner and breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a fantastic boutique hotel - amazing staff, great location and beautiful room .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty hotel, was like staying in a fairytale. The staff were very nice, welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcoming and attentative staff. Youg man was Knowledgeable about whiskey as we relaxed in the red velvet room and staff Helpful and knowledgeable and gave us excellent recommendations for shopping and exploring - we celebrated birthday and will be visiting again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, beautiful rooms and the breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night at The Scott just before Xmas and it was wonderful. This is a beautiful hotel made extra special by the team who were very kind, professional and helpful. The hotel room was large and very well furnished and the whole hotel has been decorated to a very high standard. Breakfast was excellent and the Scott is in a great location being a 20 minute walk or short uber ride to the city centre and is very easy to get to from the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent staff Beautiful hotel Gym would be good Expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel and location was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great! The staff is really nice as well. (Special shout out to Alex who was awesome and really nice !) It was overall a fantastic stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing, a lovely stay with helpful, gracious staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and facilities especially if you want to be close to the University of Edinburgh student housing area. Great service and good food. Just a little off the beaten path to the center of town. Easy public transport though.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were absolutely lovely. The rooms were super comfy clean and well furnished. Amazingly comfortable beds. Lovely bathrooms with underfloor heating and a great shower. Really great perk to have a complimentary bean to cup coffee machine in the lounge for self service throughout the day as well as the kettle and coffee maker in the room. We will definitely be back and The Scott is highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely and well located hotel for Pollock Halls

Lovely hotel on University of Edinburgh - Pollock Halls campus - so was great for our trip to drop our son off for his first year and stay over. Polite and friendly staff, beautiful hotel, comfy room and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic yet charming property, right across from a bus station. It is walkable to Old Town. Convenient with plenty of food options around the neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful historic castle-like accommodations with stellar service in nice location on University of Edinburgh campus
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very cute hotel in an historic building . Lovely room with a turret, fabulous restaurant in beautiful surrounds on the grounds of university halls of residence. Walkable to superb views from Arthur’s Seat and the city centre but away from tourist hordes. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025