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Dates

May 2025

June 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Room service
24/7 front desk

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

University of Edinburgh
‪16 min walk‬
Royal Mile
‪5 min drive‬
Edinburgh Castle
‪6 min drive‬
Edinburgh (EDI)
‪41 min drive‬

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Room options

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

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 Room

13 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

6 May - 7 May

About this property

Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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 5-minute drive from Royal Mile and a few minutes from University of Edinburgh
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 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 transport

Electric car charging station on site
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site 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 16 for adults and GBP 16 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Restaurants on site

Scholar Bar & Lounge
The Brasserie

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 centre

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.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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

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

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 16.00 for adults and GBP 16.00 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 smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

National rating

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

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The Scholar Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Vasiliki

Travelled with partner

20 Jan 2025

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

We had a wonderful stay at The Scholar. The room was wonderful and very clean, the team was very polite and attentive (we received a wonderful hand written note as we were celebrating a special occasion, which was such a thoughtful touch!). It’s a 30 minute walk from the old town but the bus stop is right outside the hotel with regular buses. There was no mini fridge in the room, although we didn’t need it. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

20 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

I have a fainting condition. I need to make sure I have adequate access to food and snacks throughout the day, especially for a demanding day walking around Edinburgh. On our first breakfast I asked for a takeout container to take a few items with us for the day. There was no issue with this and the staff were lovely about it. The next day the manager came to find us at breakfast to tell me I had taken too much food the previous day. I had taken some bread rolls, a couple pastries and a yogurt. Surprised by this I apologised and felt as if I couldn't take anything for the day. This just made my day harder for no reason. The manager made me feel embarrassed, humiliated and stressed out. There was no need to talk to me how she did in front of other guests in the restaurant. I just hope that saving the hotel £2 on leftover breakfast food was worth it for making my day harder. Maybe if someone is asking to take a few things for the day there's a reason, and I feel the manager needed to think about this. I hope in future you can think about how you treat guests with requests like these. Other than that we had a lovely couple of nights away for our anniversary but this put a real downer on the situation. It's not easy for me to prepare some food to take with me while staying in a hotel and I feel my request was perfectly reasonable. I wouldn't have mind if I'd been politely told I can't take any food. It's how the manager rudely dealt with it and how she made me feel which was the

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

19 Jan 2025

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

Astayed in a single room which was spotless and comfortable. Hotel staff were professional and friendly

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller

15 Jan 2025

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

Great Hotel shame about the parking

Really nice hotel. Strange location in the grounds of the student halls and I believe the hotel itself used to be student halls. Situated right at the bottom of Arthurs Seat. Restaurant in the hotel was lovely for an evening meal. Breakfast had a great selection of food and catered for Gluten Free and Vegan. Only drawback is the parking. It is very limited and not easy to find.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Hope Valley

Travelled with partner

15 Jan 2025

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

Comfortable roomwith good amenities and onsite parking. About 30 minute walk to Royal Mile. Staff have been exceptionally helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bethan

Travelled with partner

13 Jan 2025

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

Spacious clean rooms, big comfortable bed, good breakfast, quiet location but within walking distance of city centre

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Abdirahman

8 Jan 2025

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

Very good stay

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 Jan 2025

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

Nice clean rooms and very helpful staff

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alasdair

7 Jan 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samanth

6 Jan 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

5 Jan 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

georgina

4 Jan 2025

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

Had a great stay here. Beds were super comfy, shower was great and room was lovely and warm. Would definitely stay again. Reception staff super friendly also.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy Ann

30 Dec 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichola

22 Dec 2024

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

Nice Christmas weekend away

Lovely modern hotel. Nice bar and restaurant. We weren't very hungry when we arrived but wanted something to eat. The selection of sandwiches was good and the ones we had were very tasty. Good selection of food at breakfast. Hotel was approx 35-40 minutes from the centre of Edinburgh, with a few things to look at along the way. There are bus stops nearby, but we choose to walk. All the staff we had dealings with were very friendly and helpful

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

18 Dec 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

sarah

17 Dec 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

15 Dec 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The Scholar was lovely and the staff were great. My stay was made complete by the cheerful, glamorous & very beautiful Sophie this morning, she really brightened my morning! Thanks Steve

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

14 Dec 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

janet

Travelled with family

8 Dec 2024

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

Hotel is very convenient and staff are super attentive and friendly.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with partner

8 Dec 2024

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

Friendly staff, spacious room, short walk into the city centre.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Business traveller

2 Dec 2024

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

The staff always went above and beyond to help us with anything we needed during our stay. I highly recommend this hotel.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

2 Dec 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

1 Dec 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

TESSA

Business traveller

29 Nov 2024

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

A Perfect Stay

We were slightly disappointed with the building when we arrived however once we walked through the door we were very pleasantly surprised. The staff were extremely friendly, the decor was beautiful, our room was very spacious. We didn’t want for anything with beautiful shampoo conditioners and body wash. It was very peaceful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will return. Thank you to all the team for making us feel very welcome

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

aaron

29 Nov 2024

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

Great hotel stay, tricky for Uber though

Nice room, very nice & attentive staff. We had a slow shower drain that was reported and fixed right away. Breakfast was best of our trip across Scotland. Only negative was we had trouble with Uber and Bolt pickups. Everyone would pickup at "reception center" which we had trouble locating and made for several bad transit experiences. We finally found the reception center on our last day and it is a bit of a walk from the hotel desk/stairs where you typically exit daily.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024