The Scholar
1 night
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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The Scholar
Pollock Estate, 18 Holyrood Park Rd, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY, United Kingdom
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With a stay at The Scholar, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, a 4-minute drive from Royal Mile and 6 minutes from Edinburgh Castle. This upscale hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from University of Edinburgh and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Princes Street.Show More
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Last booked 3 hrs ago
Highlights
Ideal location
Varied breakfast
Excellent service
Sparkling clean
Cozy roomsShow More
Amenities
Golf Course
Hiking
Fitness Room
Private ParkingFree
Car Charging Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk
Luggage Storage
Bar
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Property Description
With a stay at The Scholar, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, a 4-minute drive from Royal Mile and 6 minutes from Edinburgh Castle. This upscale hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from University of Edinburgh and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Princes Street.
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4.7/5
AmazingNice beds and clean bathroom，kind reception services and cookies. A great experience in this hotel.
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Surroundings
Airport: Edinburgh Airport
(23.4 km)
Train: Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station
(2.4 km)
Train: Haymarket Railway Station
(3.8 km)
Landmarks: Arthur's Seat
(850m)
Landmarks: Holyrood Park
(1.1 km)
Landmarks: The University of Edinburgh
(1.3 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
15
Deluxe Double Room
1 King bed
20m² | Floor: G-3
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Towels
Garden view
Private toilet
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6
Deluxe Single Room
1 Single bed
11m² | Floor: G-3
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Towels
Private toilet
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9
Deluxe Twin Room
2 Single bed
13m² | Floor: G-3
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Towels
Garden view
Private toilet
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7
Family Room
1 Double bed and 1 Sofa bed
13m² | Floor: G-3
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Towels
Private toilet
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Guest Reviews
4.7/5
Amazing
152 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.8
- Amenities4.6
- Location4.7
- Service4.7
Average for similar properties in Edinburgh
AI Summary
Convenient location near University of Edinburgh with easy access to city center. Diverse, high-quality breakfast. Spacious, clean rooms with modern amenities. Friendly, helpful staff.
Guest User
January 19, 2025
Location in walkable distance from Royal Mile and very close to Arthur's seat trails (think fresh air and stunning 360 views over Edinburgh and surrounding area).The staff were just so incredibly welcoming, friendly and accommodating, wanting to make the stay a fantastic one.Clean.Good smell and great ambient music in public areas. Mattresses and pillows were super comfy.Aesthetic, relaxing and provocative artwork. Loved their sustainability plan.
I had not realised before arrival that the stay includes complementary access to a full blown gym and fitness centre, albeit down the road.Brilliant! Loved the small but good food choices available and the delivery was true to their photos, brasserie area or otherwise;no tray charge if you want to stay in the room! Will be coming back for sure, thank you, The. Scholar! (Tried both Single, and also Deluxe Double(King bed).Both great and king adds extra if twosome!
Guest User
December 31, 2024
We visited Edinburgh for New Years and stayed for four nights leading up to it - the hotel was beautiful and cozy and the staff were incredibly nice and accommodating and went out of their way to make our stay really special! There were so many nice little thoughtful touches throughout our time here. It was very easy to get to the city from here - and also very close and easy to hike Arthurs Seat. We would happily return here again, it was really lovely.
xidongdong
October 7, 2024
Nice beds and clean bathroom，kind reception services and cookies. A great experience in this hotel.
Guest User
January 1, 2025
A first class stay for me so relaxing and very friendly staff never in your face but always there for you extremely helpful great hotel setup would definitely book again breakfast and lunch first class for me i
Guest User
January 17, 2025
We stayed for 4 nights, room was a lovely size, very clean and comfortable, we had breakfast each morning, and dinner on a couple of occasions, all very nice , staff all lovely and friendly.
Guest User
January 15, 2025
Our stay at the Scholar was very positive.
The staff was phenomenal. Always helpful, smiley and eager to help.
Our room was always kept clean and the cleaning staff was great.
Breakfast was perfect. The choice of food for dinner was a little limited.
I would definitely recommend the hotel to travelers and would stay there again if we were to visit the nearby facilities.
Giulia
November 20, 2024
The single room was a bit small but comfortable. There are good public transport services to the city center.
Anonymous User
May 18, 2024
Room is small (same as what was posted online) but a 32" luggage cannot be opened fully. minimal walking space in the room.
Not much table space for work, location is abit far off. Didnt realise the 'distance' while booking.
Lovely view from room - sneek peak of Arthur Seat, woke up with birds chirpping, pretty relaxing
No aircon in the room, so need to open the window for ventilation
Bathroom is small, water takes sometime to be hot and water will splash out on the floor. There was water leakage from the corner of the glass panel, which made a puddle of water after each shower.
Front desk and bar service was fantastic, very friendly folks.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Golf Course
Off-site
Hiking
Fitness Room
Private Parking
Free
Car Charging Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk
Luggage Storage
Bar
餐廳
Taxi booking service
Secretarial Services
Wake-Up Call
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Bar
餐廳
餐廳
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not possible
Private Parking
Free
Car Charging Facilities
Transportation
Taxi booking service
Business Services
Secretarial Services
Front Desk Services
Front Desk Safe
Luggage Storage
Wake-Up Call
24-Hour Front Desk
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Bar
Room Service
Public Areas
Shopping Mall
Elevator
No Smoking in Public Areas
Garden
Health & Wellness
Golf Course
Off-site
Fitness Room
Hiking
Facilities for Children
Children's Meals Available
Safety & Security
First-Aid Kit
Smoke Detector
Security Personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 15:00
Check-out: 00:00–11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Cot policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Breakfast
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 17 years old and under | £15.50 (approx. IDR 310,432) per person |
Adult | Buffet:£16.00 (approx. IDR 320,446) per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are allowed on requestAdditional charge
Types of pets allowed: dogs
Fee: £30.00 (approx. IDR 600,836) per pet per stay
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed on request
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 1994
- Renovated: 2020
- Number of Rooms: 72
With a stay at The Scholar, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, a 4-minute drive from Royal Mile and 6 minutes from Edinburgh Castle. This upscale hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from University of Edinburgh and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Princes Street.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 72 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 72 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.