The Scholar
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY, United Kingdom – Great location - show map
The Scholar
The Scholar is a newly refurbished hotel located in the beautiful grounds of the Pollock 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 neighbourhood 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, focussing 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. 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 travellers.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Lift
Property practices
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Guests who stayed here loved
- FinnishtravellerFinland“Very quiet and comfortable, close to a swimming pool and the Holyrood park, very comfortable beds.”
- BrendaUnited Kingdom“Staff were friendly very informative and efficient”
- HazelUnited Kingdom“The room was spacious, and the toiletries were exceptional.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- The Brasserie at The Scholar
- CuisineScottish
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
Facilities of The ScholarGreat facilities! Review score, 9
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Lift
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Garden
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Street parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Daily housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Invoice provided
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Laptop safe
- Carpeted
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- English
House rulesThe Scholar takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Free car parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Unfortunately, spaces are limited and the property cannot guarantee they will always be available.
Only non-refundable rates must be paid for before arrival.
For more than 15 pax booked within one party, we reserve the right to amend the payment and cancellation terms for the booking.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about The Scholar
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The Scholar has 1 restaurant:
- The Brasserie at The Scholar
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Check-in at The Scholar is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The Scholar is 1 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at The Scholar include:
- Double
- Twin
- Single
- Family
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The prices at The Scholar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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The Scholar offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Bicycle rental
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Guests staying at The Scholar can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet