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8.8

3,081 reviews

The Scholar

The Scholar

18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY, United Kingdom

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+1-833-728-2041

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Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

The Scholar

Welcome to The Scholar, Edinburgh’s vibrant gem, where modern comfort meets the charm of the Scottish capital! Located just 1.3mi from the heart of the city at 18 Holyrood Park Road, this 4-star hotel is the ideal launchpad for your Scottish adventure. With prices starting at just $195, you can dive into a world of Scottish hospitality without breaking the bank.

At The Scholar, breakfast isn’t just a meal; it's a daily celebration! Enjoy a delightful start to your day in the cozy restaurant as you fuel up for your explorations. After a day of sightseeing, unwind at the bar with a refreshing drink or take a leisurely stroll through the beautiful garden. And don’t worry about parking—enjoy the convenience of free on-site parking. With a stellar overall rating backed by 3081 reviews, guests rave about the comfortable non-smoking rooms, the welcoming 24-hour front desk service, and fast free Wi-Fi, making every stay a breeze.

Whether you're swinging by their extra-charge golf course or simply soaking in the rich culture of Edinburgh, The Scholar is ready to pamper you with thoughtful perks like free toiletries and private parking. So pack your bags and get ready for a Scottish getaway that’s sprinkled with a touch of luxury!

At The Scholar, dining experiences come dressed in an impressive blend of culinary flair and cultural richness that beckons the adventurous foodies of the world! Treat yourself to the delightful flavors of Russian cuisine at the on-site restaurant, where each dish is crafted to whisk your taste buds on a journey as exciting as the sights scattered throughout Edinburgh. Whether you're nibbling on exquisite appetizers or savoring hearty main courses, every bite promises a taste of something special, straight from the heart of a culture known for its vibrant flavors.

Ready to mix a little leisure in with your getaway? Join the rhythm of relaxation in the hotel’s stunning garden, where nature’s beauty wraps around you like a warm blanket. Picture yourself with a refreshing drink in hand, enjoying the tranquil sounds of chirping birds and rustling leaves as you indulge in a well-deserved break. For those seeking a bit more action, the hotel has an extra-charge golf course waiting for you to tee off and test your skills against the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh’s landscape. Don't forget to snap some pictures; your friends will want to see proof of all the fun!

Cash or credit? The Scholar is all about flexibility—accepting both cash and major credit cards like Visa and Mastercard. So, whether you’re planning a sweet solo retreat or embarking on a family adventure with the kids, the convenience of payment options will help you keep your focus on making memories rather than on managing your expenses. With the warmth of Scottish hospitality and a spirit ready for exploration, your stay at The Scholar will be nothing short of a joyous adventure!

Closest airports

Edinburgh Airport

7.8mi

Dundee Riverside Airport

35.9mi

Glasgow Airport

49.1mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Garden

Free toiletries

Rooms

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Standard Room

1 Double Bed

120 sqft

Free wifi

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This room has a double bed with Elite mattresses, TV with Freeview, complimentary WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities, safety deposit box, iron, hairdryer, bathroom with showers, free toiletries and wake-up service.

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Deluxe, King/Double

1 King Size Bed

1 Double Bed

140 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

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This room has a king size double bed with Elite mattresses, TV with Freeview, complimentary WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities, safety deposit box, iron, hairdryer, bathroom with showers, free toiletries and wake-up service.

Family Room in The Scholar

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Family, Queen

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

140 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

Free toiletries

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Our Family Room is a cozy space perfect for up to 4 adults and 3 children. With a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and comfortable beds, you'll have everything you need for a relaxing stay.

Family Room in The Scholar

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Family

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

140 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

Free toiletries

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This room has a King size double bed with Elite mattresses and sofa bed, TV with Freeview, complimentary WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities, safety deposit box, iron, hairdryer, bathroom with showers, free toiletries and wake-up service.

Deluxe Double Room in The Scholar

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Deluxe

1 Double Bed

140 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

Free toiletries

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Our Deluxe Double Room is the perfect choice for couples and small families, comfortably accommodating up to 2 adults and 1 child. With a spacious 140 sqft of contemporary design, our room features a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, and a range of convenient amenities for a comfortable stay.

Deluxe Twin Room in The Scholar

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Deluxe, 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

140 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

Free toiletries

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Welcome to our Deluxe Twin Room! This stylish retreat is perfect for your family with its two comfortable twin beds, spacious 140 sqft size, private bathroom, and modern amenities including a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Enjoy a relaxing stay with us, where smoking is not allowed, and create lasting memories with your loved ones.

Deluxe Single Room in The Scholar

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Deluxe, Twin, Single Use

1 Twin Bed

140 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

Free toiletries

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Welcome to our Deluxe Single Room, a cozy haven for the solo traveler. With its private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and plush twin bed, this 140 sqft room provides all the comfort and convenience you need for a relaxing stay.

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Deluxe, Single

140 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

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This room has a single bed with Elite mattresses, TV with Freeview, complimentary WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities, safety deposit box, iron, hairdryer, bathroom with showers, free toiletries and wake-up service.

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Deluxe, King

1 King Size Bed

270 sqft

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Deluxe is 269 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width.

Family, King

1 King Size Bed

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Family Room King Size Bed

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Family, Quadruple

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Deluxe Ensuite

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Guest reviews

8.8

3,081 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Christine

9.1

August 2023

- Very nice, spacious room - Lovely surroundings, we especially liked the university gardens -The beds are SOOOO comfortable - Great breakfast!!! Go for the full Scottish, it is amzazing! - Very nice touch: the tea and cookie selection in the room, not just standard but really nice and they replaced it the next day, not like so many hotels that put some there only on the first day - Staff generally very friendly - A rarity in Edingburgh: there is space to park your car and you are still in walking disctance to the royal mile (about 20 minutes brisk walk)

Had a bit of a hick-up when we arrived - there was nobody at reception, so we assumed it must be the big building at the front that we had to go to, so we went back there, waited for ages for somebody to have time for us only to learn that the hotel where we were at at first was actually right, so they phoned them, we walked back and then we finally got our room. This took us nearly an hour and since we had already arrived quite late (late flight) it was not a good way to start. But then everything got better (see above) :-)

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Andrew

9.1

June 2022

Excellent hotel, breakfast had plenty of choice, the staff were very polite and nothing was too much trouble for them. We would definitely stay again. The hotel doesn’t look much from the outside but the rooms were very nice and larger than average

A mirror near a plug please to see to dry your hair. The walk back from Edinburgh was all uphill however it was only £7 ish in a taxi, or you could catch a no 14 bus, which wasn’t a problem.

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Norsalmi

9.1

April 2022

Breakfast exceptional and will set you up very well for the day. The black pudding was awesome. Eggs cooked fresh and just as they should be. The cold selection of fruits, cereals was amongst the best you’ll see at a much more expensive establishment. Room was a good size. Mattress as good as a Marriott. Quality cotton sheets. Bathroom immaculately clean. Coffee tray had good selection. All of the staff we came into contact with were courteous and helpful. You sensed that they really did want to help and were not doing this because it was their job. They were genuinely interested in making your stay as pleasurable as possible and they succeeded in doing so. Tks.

The only thing I could fault (and it didn’t really matter as the room had black out blinds anyway) was that one of the curtains was hanging of its rail. The second day (after housekeeping had cleaned the room again) it was still hanging off. That is only a small fault but could easily have been fixed by maintenance. On a safety note. The notice outside the lift on the second floor which should read DO NOT USE LIFT IN THE EVENT OF FIRE - has multiple letters missing. Whilst I obviously would know not to use a lift in such situations anyway it is important that these types of signage are clear and it should be repaired.

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Jorob

8.2

November 2022

We stayed for 3 nights dinner bed and breakfast and the food on all occasions was very nice. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Very nice bar area and bedrooms were spacious, warm and clean. Comfortable beds.

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Wendy

10

August 2023

We had the best nights sleep we've ever had in this hotel. The beds were extremely comfortable, the room is spacious with a large bathroom and large shower. The breakfast was exceptional, with freshly cooked scottish breakfast and buffet. The staff were very friendly. There is onsite car parking which is free. The location is great for Holyrood park and Arthurs seat, literally minutes away. The castle is approx 30 minutes walk away.

There is no air conditioning (not usually needed in scotland, i know) but we were provided with a fan when we asked. I know the Tattoo was on while we were there and everything is expensive but we still feel this hotel was very expensive and despite it being excellent it did not give us value for money.

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Thomas

8.2

September 2023

I will stay here again. Very comfortable, good facilities and a nice location. Staff were friendly and the food was really nice at the restaurant.

I did ring to change a booking in the restaurant and I was told by a staff member they would ring me back to confirm.I never got the call but made the booking anyway. Parking is available but it isn't clear from the website they will give you a permit. It would have saved us a struggle to find a space had we of known.

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Ann

10

September 2023

Location is fabulous, including parking, All felt safe and quiet. Staff friendly, polite, and helpful. Room spotless and comfortable, felt very luxurious and well laid out. Huge room and bathroom, top floor. Breakfast delicious and staff helpful and polite. Coffee, toiletries all fabulous, towels and bedding comfortable. The overall feel of the place is lovely, the art, photography and wallpaper, wooden keys and room signs , the design and presentation is gorgeous

Room in the morning was very very warm, nil options to open windows or cooling, I know not a common thing to complain about Scotland being hot, but for future summer stays, will need to consider this.

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Alastair

8.2

September 2023

Great location within the plesant grounds of the Univ Halls of Residence - at an 'it's a treat' price - for dropping child at Uni for Freshers' Week (and exploring Edinburgh from.) Modern, fresh-feeling building. Lovely staff too - makes the difference! Very large room, a nice surprise. Enough parking spaces - having arrived by lunchtime, really convenient so get there early!

Disappointingly variable-quality breakfast, but we didn't leave hungry either. Good array of yogs, fruits, drinks, cereals et, thanks. Sorry to feedback on super-dry scrambled eggs (cooked too far in advance of ordering), and a middling vegetarian offering also featuring an unusually unappetising white 'sausage'! While I'm at it, the bar is a bit thin on decent beer, but that's a personal-taste thing that didn't detract from great staff and a good launch-point before heading into central Edinburgh.

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Ana

10

June 2023

Everything was perfect. The room was small (a single) but very well appointed, comfortable, clean, pretty. The bathroom looked new. Great shower. They cleaned the room daily without having to request it. The staff was pleasant and helpful. And the breakfast was amazing (hot food from the kitchen and a nice buffet). The attention at the restaurant (where breakfast is served) is outstanding. The hotel is not in the touristy center of town. I find that a plus. There are 3 different buses just outside the door. They all take you to the Royal Mile in 5 minutes. Two go on through Princes St. One takes you to Leith, where you can tour the yacht Britannia. The setting is beautiful, next to Arthur's Seat, in the university area. I've been to a number of three star hotels in the UK. This one is clearly better.

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Jaymie

8.2

August 2023

Well appointed room, excellent welcome by the hotel receptionist. Has been upgraded nicely since we last stayed. Nice good quality breakfast. Excellent location with parking.

The price appears to have disproportionately increased compared to previous stays - we have used this hotel for many years (husband an Edinburgh Alumnus 1996 & 2010)…. Staff serving this morning, however polite were a little slapdash!…. And we did not enjoy the self-service for tea/coffee (previously this was served to you)… long queues at the coffee and tea making facilities which was rather disappointing. The quality of the machine coffee wasn’t very nice.

Points of Interest Around The Scholar

Attractions

The Canongate

0.9mi

Greyfriars Kirk

0.9mi

Scottish National Gallery

1.2mi

Royal Scottish Academy

1.3mi

Royal Observatory

1.3mi

Edinburgh Cruise Port at Leith

2.8mi

Rosslyn Chapel

5.8mi

Aberdour Castle

9.4mi

Forth Bridge

9.8mi

Blackness Castle

14.1mi

Dunfermline Abbey and Palace

14.4mi

Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot

20.3mi

Falkland

21.8mi

Falkland Palace and Garden

21.8mi

Melrose Abbey

29.5mi

Restaurants

Restaurant #1

Cuisines

  • Russian

Amenities of The Scholar

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Garden

Free toiletries

Stay rules - The Scholar

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Scholar

At what times are check-in and check-out at The Scholar?

For The Scholar, you can check in after 03:00 PM and the check-out deadline is 11:00 AM.

Is free parking available at The Scholar?

Yes, The Scholar hotel offers free and private on-site parking for its guests. However, it does not allow for parking reservations.

What's the nightly rate at The Scholar?

For The Scholar, room prices kick off at $195. Remember, prices can fluctuate depending on room type and availability dates. Input your dates for definitive prices.

Which room categories can I book at The Scholar?

The Scholar hotel offers a variety of room types. The Family Room is the largest and can accommodate up to 4 adults and 3 children. The Deluxe Double Room and Deluxe Twin Room can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child each. The Deluxe Single Room is a smaller option for solo travelers and can accommodate 1 adult. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. Bed sizes include sofa bed and queen size bed for the Family Room, double bed for the Deluxe Double Room, twin beds for the Deluxe Twin Room, and a twin bed for the Deluxe Single Room.

How can guests spend their time at The Scholar?

Guests at The Scholar hotel can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities provided. They can explore the hotel's golf course, perfect for golf enthusiasts looking to practice their swings. Additionally, guests can relax at the hotel's bar, savoring a refreshing drink or socializing with fellow guests. For those looking to explore the surrounding area, the hotel also offers bicycle rental services, allowing guests to easily venture out and discover nearby attractions. In terms of dining options, The Scholar hotel features Restaurant #1, where guests can indulge in delicious Russian cuisine. With these amenities at their disposal, guests can make the most of their time at The Scholar hotel, whether it be through recreational activities or food exploration.

Does The Scholar have on-site restaurants?

Yes, the hotel has a restaurant on site called Restaurant #1. The cuisine offered at this restaurant is Russian.

Does The Scholar accept credit cards?

Yes, The Scholar accepts credit cards such as Visa and Mastercard. Cash payments are also accepted.