The Scholar
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY, United Kingdom – Great location - show map
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. 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.
Couples in particular 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
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Elevator
- Heating
Property practices
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- MarciaUnited States of America“The staff was outstanding!! The room was modern, spotless, comfortable, and quiet.”
- BojanSerbia“Staff was exceptional and willing to help with anything we've needed. The room was very spacious, clean, with comfy beds and a large bathroom. Breakfast was very good, and staff was again, exceptional. The hotel is part of the university campus,...”
- EmeliaUnited States of America“The quiet elegant atmosphere and location made this a great place to be away from the crowds in the town center. The restaurant is quite good and the wine list and whisky offerings are excellent and reasonably priced. Great all around value for...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineScottish
Amenities of The ScholarGreat facilities! Review score, 9
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Elevator
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Garden
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Street parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- 24-hour front desk
- Invoice provided
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Laptop safe
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
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.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Cash The Scholar accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-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 nonrefundable 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 ID 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 is 1 miles from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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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
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Room options at The Scholar include:
- Double
- Twin
- Single
- Family
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Check-in at The Scholar is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The prices at The Scholar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The Scholar offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Bicycle rental
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The Scholar has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1