The Scholar
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY, United Kingdom, EH16 5AY, Lothian
$283/night
30% OFF From $404
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Rooms & Availability
Guests
2
Room Types
3
Photos
56
Guest Reviews
2,831
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
About This Stay
The Scholar is a newly refurbished hotel located in the beautiful grounds of the Pollack Estate, just a few minutes’ walk from Arthurs Seat, Holyrood Park and the Meadows and within walking distance of all of the City’s world famous landmarks. The local Southside neighborhood buzzes with small restaurants, bars and an eclectic mix of independent shops.
All bedrooms are luxurious and feature large beds, Elite mattresses and quality linen to ensure the best possible night’s sleep. All rooms also include a TV with a whole host of channels, award winning Novus tea and cafetiere coffee and a desk with ample work space. Our large bathrooms include rainfall showers, Arran Aromatics toiletries and fluffy towels.
The hotel’s contemporary restaurant, bar and garden dining area proudly serve the highest quality breakfast, lunch and dinner, focusing on using locally sourced Scottish ingredients, allowing you to sample Edinburgh’s excellent food and drink scene without needing to leave the hotel. We also offer free Wifi throughout the hotel and free onsite parking including a large number of electric car charging points.
Dogs cannot be left alone in guest bedrooms at any time. We acknowledge the importance of dogs as cherished family members, and it's our pleasure to extend our hospitality to them. We kindly request guests who plan to bring dogs to notify us after booking their stay. Charges are applicable
Our friendly staff go above and beyond to make this the perfect place for to stay all types of travelers.
Most Popular Facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Free parking
Room service
Restaurant
Free Wifi
Family rooms
24-hour front desk
Bar
Elevator
Excellent Breakfast
Facilities of The Scholar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
Outdoors
- Garden
Activities
- Bicycle rental Additional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Bar
- Restaurant
Parking
- Street parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
Services
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Laptop safe
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Languages Spoken
- English
House Rules
Check-in From 3:00 PM
Check-out Until 11:00 AM
The Scholar takes special requests – add in the next step!
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Where You'll Stay
Get directions18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY, United Kingdom, EH16 5AY, Lothian
What Guests Loved
Tawhid · United Arab Emirates
“This is a truly exceptional hotel, from the staff to the cleanness, the quietness, ease of transportation, safety, breakfast quality .. all in all,...”
Karen · United States
“We were impressed with the friendliness and efficiency of all the staff we encountered. Breakfast was very good. Wonderful choices of food and...”
Stacey · United States
“The room was spacious and comfortable. If you don't mind walking a mile or so, most attractions are walking distance. Breakfast was very good.”
Roxane · United States
“Excellent location on campus. Very quiet and safe. Bus stop 2 blocks. Very clean and comfortable and everyone was nice and helpful.”
Andrew · United States
“On the campus of the University of Edinburgh, this hotel is set in a park-like area walled off from the noise of the road. Guests at the hotel...”
Dionella · United States
“Location was great, with quick access to bus services.”
Rooms & Availability
Deluxe Double Room
25 m²
$408 -30%
$286/night
Deluxe Double Room
1 full bed 25 m² 2 guests
$436 -30%
$305/night
Deluxe Twin Room
2 twin beds 25 m²
$408 -30%
$286/night
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