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Dates

February 2025

March 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Room service
24/7 front desk

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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Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Gym

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

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 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 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 16.00 for adults and GBP 16.00 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 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 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.

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

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with partner

24 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Convenient accommodation for the university area of Edinburgh. Check in was efficient, unfortunately our room keycard hadn’t been programmed properly necessitating return to reception. Hotel was quiet but be aware that hotel is within student residential campus so late at night was a bit noisy as “students were being students” outside. Our room had a couple of minor issues, the floorboards were very creaky, didn’t bother us but may have been as issue for guests in room below. One of dormer windows in the room didn’t close properly.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Nov 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

21 Nov 2024

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

Great Hotel

Brilliant staff and great hotel. I’ve been returning here for years with my wife for our anniversary only slight hick up is that the breakfast is no longer order at the table and it’s a buffet which is only a small change but that does mean you have a more limited menu. Overall however great hotel and I will return

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 Nov 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

alejandra

Travelled with family

18 Nov 2024

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

Great location, excellent service

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Travelled with partner

14 Nov 2024

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

The location of this property was ideal for a brisk walk into Old Town or a hike up Arthurs's Seat. A very clean and comfortable place to stay that I will recommend to people in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asia

Business traveller

13 Nov 2024

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

Keep up the good work

An absolute jem of a hotel, superb staff and service, very comfortable and well furnished room. Great value for money. Will stay here again

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Muneyb

11 Nov 2024

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

Quiet and peaceful

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 Nov 2024

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

A great stay, friendly staff good location

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

5 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

3 Nov 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Pat

2 Nov 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

2 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dog friendly?

Dog friendly hotel? £30 charge for the dog package extortionate and dog not allowed in the restaurant. Arrived after a 4 hour journey at around 2.15 to be told our room isn’t ready. I know check in is 3 pm but this isn’t and never will be good enough when you’re paying £170 a night. We went for a coffee in the bar and asked to be informed when our room was ready. Not happening nobody’s going out of there way here. Room lovely and great location albeit in the campus. A real dog friendly restaurant across the road called the Salisbury well worth a visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

31 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Good location, nice rooms, fabulous breakfast. Only downsides were tepid water in shower and mould on grouting in and around shower.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camellia

31 Oct 2024

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

The staff were very friendly and were willing to answer any silly question I had. The hotel itself is located outside city centre, so you do need to take a bus to get in - but there are so many connections, and The Scholar is very close to the bus stop. The room was clean, and given that you aren’t quite in the heart of the city, quiet. I would book again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siddharth

31 Oct 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller

30 Oct 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Business traveller

28 Oct 2024

Great stay overall

Overall lovely hotel with friendly attentive staff (very rare these days). Room was outrageously hot when I arrived and didn’t manage to cool it down in time for sleeping which was a problem. I also wished food service ran until later - I checked in at 9.20 and it was already finished. Having access to electric car charging a HUGE bonus!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raushanah

27 Oct 2024

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

My stay here was perfect. I loved everything and would definitely come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

25 Oct 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

24 Oct 2024

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

A really remarkable hotel

It was my first time to stay with The Scholar, and they did not disappoint. From the receptionist who welcomed me and gave the most complete information you could ever ask for on your stay to the standard of cleanliness and comfort in their rooms, it was very impressive! It would definitely be a top choice if ever I needed to go back to Edinburgh.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

COURTNEY, ALBERTVILLE

Travelled with partner

21 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

It should be advertised as a dorm room hotel. Literally used to be dorms! Not at all a hotel.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner

20 Oct 2024

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

We had a wonderful stay at the Scholar. The bed was comfortable and big, and all the staff was so friendly and helpful, especially Daniela! The coffee and teas and cookies in the room were a nice touch.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024