The Scholar

Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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October 2025

November 2025

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

The Scholar welcomes visitors with its warm atmosphere near the University of Edinburgh. Travelers can unwind with drinks at the bar, savor meals in the restaurant, connect to WiFi, and make use of practical amenities like luggage storage and bike rentals for exploring the area.

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Room options

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Oct 8 - Oct 9

Tomorrow

Oct 9 - Oct 10

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

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

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Iron/ironing board

140 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Iron/ironing board

140 sq ft
Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Iron/ironing board

140 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Single Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

LCD TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

100 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Family Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

LCD TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

140 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Located in Southside, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, The Scholar is near the airport. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.

Visit our Edinburgh travel guide

18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY

What's nearby

University of Edinburgh - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
Princes Street - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
Newcraighall Station - 11 min drive
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bar @ JMCC - ‬2 min walk
‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk
‪The Abbey - ‬9 min walk
‪New Garden Grove - ‬3 min walk
‪Verdo - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Scholar

Upscale eco-certified hotel near University of Edinburgh

Close to Royal Mile, The Scholar provides a bar, a conference centre and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

Free self-parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and an electric car charging station
A front desk safe, a lift and a nature reserve
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff

Room features

All 72 rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi. Guests reviews say good things about the comfortable rooms at the property.

Extra amenities include:

Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
LCD TVs with digital channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property

This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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₹9,010 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 16 for adults and GBP 16 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Restaurants on site

Scholar Bar & Lounge
The Brasserie

Things to do

Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

Conference centre

Outdoors

In a nature reserve

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

1 building
4 floors
Built in 1994
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
Refrigerator on request

Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 15 September 2025 to 30 November 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

Dining venue

Alternative facilities will be available off-site during the renovation.

Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 16.00 for adults and from GBP 16.00 for children
Pet fee: GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Scholar pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Scholar?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Scholar?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Scholar?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Scholar located?

Located in Southside, this eco-certified hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 2 miles (3 km). Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 28 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 28 minutes.