The Scholar

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar

Pet-friendly

24/7 front desk

Room service

Explore the area

18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY

University of Edinburgh
16 min walk
National Museum of Scotland
5 min drive
Royal Mile
5 min drive
Edinburgh (EDI)
41 min drive

Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.

Expect exceptional service
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Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

13 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

13 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Single Room

9 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Ensuite

13 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Double Bed

Family Quadruple Room

13 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

3 Jan - 4 Jan

About this property

Eco-certified Edinburgh hotel in Southside with free parking

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a conference center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a front-desk safe are onsite.

The Scholar offers 72 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Scholar. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Royal Commonwealth Pool. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.

Free WiFi and wired Internet
Free self parking
Enjoy a bite to eat at The Brasserie, a brasserie with garden views
Full breakfast served daily for a fee
Amenities include a front-desk safe, a conference center, and a car charging station
Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
Just a 3-minute drive from University of Edinburgh and a few minutes from Royal Mile
Dogs welcome for a fee
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. The eco-certified The Scholar also features room service (during limited hours), a front-desk safe, and an elevator. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

The Brasserie - Overlooking the garden, this brasserie serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Scholar Bar & Lounge - Overlooking the garden, this lobby lounge serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

Free self-parking on site
Limited on-site parking
Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends: GBP 15.50 for adults and GBP 15.50 for children
1 restaurant
1 bar
Room service available

Restaurants on site

The Brasserie
Scholar Bar & Lounge

Things to do

Bike rentals

Family friendly

Fridge (on request)

Conveniences

Lift
Front-desk safe

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage

Business services

Conference centre

Outdoors

Nature reserve

Accessibility

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

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Heating

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels

Entertainment

Digital channels
LCD TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Fridge (on request)

Desk
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-compatible safe
Laptop-friendly workspace
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Only dogs are allowed
Food and water bowls are available
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.50 for adults and GBP 15.50 for children
Pet fee: GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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The Scholar Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

15 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Excellent except fotpr the restaurant. Breakfast great. dinner not enough vegetables

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

13 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin J

11 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

9 Sept 2024

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

Feel at home

From check-in to check out and all in between, my stay at the scholar was just so comfortable. I felt at ease in my room in the lobby in the restaurant. The staff was always courteous and helpful and friendly. Food was very good; coffee was fabulous. I’m really enjoyed the little lounge, as well as the seats outside. I will absolutely return and recommend to others.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Travelled with family

8 Sept 2024

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

We had a pleasant stay and would stay again! The staff was very kind to us and helped us with our checkout / complimentary breakfast, in record time, in order to make our flight!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Imogen

Travelled with partner

8 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Rooms very comfortable and thoughtful provision of nice toiletries and drinks

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Travelled with family

8 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely staff, convenient location, clean, good size rooms

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

6 Sept 2024

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

Beautiful hotel

Just on the outskirts of busy Edinburgh. There’s a bus right across from the hotel that takes you to the city center. However, it’s also walkable 20-30mins. Nice large room and a comfortable bed. Parking lot is small but we didn’t have an issue. Outstanding breakfast and delicious dinner options. We enjoyed walking around the property, it was nice to sit at the picnic tables and enjoy the scenery. The staff was very accommodating and knowledgeable.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff is nice. Easy parking. The room is clean. If the room add more lights will be better.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

S

5 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Friendly staff and twin room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was decent but a little bigger range of options would be preferred for a 4-star hotel. Didn’t eat at the restaurant as the menu was too limited. Public transport right outside was a standout feature. The centre of Edinburgh was a short 10-15 min bus ride away. Night buses also service the stop so there was no concern about staying out late. Location was perfect as it’s just far out enough to escape the noise, busyness and expensive cost staying in the city centre, but still well connected by transport. Cost was very reasonable for Edinburgh during Tattoo and Fringe season. Overall, would definitely consider staying again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

elizabeth

3 Sept 2024

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

The property was well maintained and the staff uniformly helpful and competent. The only problem I had with a longer stay was the food. Breakfast was well run and good. Dinner had a limited menu with not enough fresh food and roughage.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

2 Sept 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

1 Sept 2024

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

Lovely staff, beautiful spacious rooms

Our stay for three nights at the Scholar was great! The staff was very friendly and did a very good job in making our stay most comfortable. Check-in was quick and the room ready after our an early morning train ride from London. The breakfast was kind of average, but filled our bellies nonetheless. Staff at breakfast and dinner was lovely. The cocktail menu at the bar could use a bit more variety. We'll be sure to visit again if we're coming back to Edinburgh in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol L

Business traveller, Travelled with group

31 Aug 2024

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

We had an excellent stay at the Scholar

My friend and I had a fantastic stay at The Scholar during the Fringe Festival. The room is very clean and well appointed. The breakfast and coffee excellent as well as the dinner and drinks we had after the shows. The staff is friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this B&B.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rozalia

29 Aug 2024

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

Very pleasant staff

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mario

29 Aug 2024

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magdolna

Travelled with partner

28 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Easy walking distance from the Old Town. Good parking and good breakfast. Amenities in room are great.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

27 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

27 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Convenient to transit; very quiet property; very helpful staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

26 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Galina

Travelled with family

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Definitely I recommend to stay the Scholar hotel.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller

22 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

21 Aug 2024

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

Excellent hotel

Wonderful stay - quality hotel. Quiet, comfortable beds and good food.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

20 Aug 2024

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

August Review

Great first impressions, nice reception area and friendly staff. Clear instructions for our stay. Bar area and outside seating very nice again staff very helpful. Restaurant nice and clean plenty of space between tables, food choice good, well presented. Defiantly stay with you again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024