The Scholar

Hotels
8.9 (4260 reviews)
18 Holyrood Park Road , Edinburgh , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and spacious rooms
Great location
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Some minor complaints about noise
A few service issues noted

Categories

Cleanliness
8.59
Rooms are reported to be very clean and tidy.
Service
9.26
Staff are friendly and helpful, with great service experiences highlighted.
Location
9.2
Great location near public transport and in quiet areas.
Room Quality
8.75
Rooms are spacious and well-maintained, generally favorable.
Amenities
8.68
Amenities such as breakfast and other facilities were positively mentioned.
Value for Money
8.64
Value feels appropriate given the services and amenities provided.
Food and Beverage
9
Breakfast and food options have received good feedback.
Overall Experience
9.06
Guests express a strong desire to return and recommend the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 02:35

Property Description

Luxurious Bedrooms and Amenities

The Scholar offers luxurious bedrooms with large beds, Elite mattresses, and quality linen for the best night's sleep. Each room is equipped with a TV, award-winning Novus tea, cafetiere coffee, and a spacious work desk. The bathrooms feature rainfall showers, Arran Aromatics toiletries, and fluffy towels.

Locally Sourced Dining Experience

Indulge in a culinary delight at the hotel's contemporary restaurant, bar, and garden dining area. Enjoy the highest quality breakfast, lunch, and dinner made from locally sourced Scottish ingredients. Immerse yourself in Edinburgh's food and drink scene without leaving the hotel.

Exceptional Services and Facilities

Experience exceptional services at The Scholar with free Wifi throughout the property and complimentary onsite parking, including electric car charging points. Our dedicated staff ensure a perfect stay for all types of travelers. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience at The Scholar.

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 4260 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.59
Service: 9.26
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 8.64
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9.06
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Rik family_with_children nl
10
Very comfortable stay with friendly staff
Pros:

Very friendly staff at the front desk and during breakfast (which was excellent by the way). Free parking next to the hotel and only half an hour walk to the city centre. The rooms we had (104 and 108) were spacious and clean. When visiting Edinburgh, we definitely would stay here again.

Cons:

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2026-04-18 via Nuitee
couple gb
8
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Johnny family_with_children dk
10
Fantastiks
Pros:

Lækker

Cons:

ikke noget

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Glen couple ie
8
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Christine couple at
10
Sauberes und sicheres Hotel in Nähe vom Zentrum und Park.
Pros:

Personal sehr freundlich. Frühstück hervorragend. Sehr guter Kaffee.

Cons:

Nichts

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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TOMOMI solo_traveller jp
8
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Jan Peter family_with_children de
9
Pros:

Die Zimmer sind modern, geräumig und gemütlich. Schöne Lage direkt auf dem Campus, allerdings zu Fuß ein gutes Stück in die Innenstadt.

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Ann couple ie
10
Excellent. Would definitely like to return and would highly recommend.
Pros:

Excellent location for all city attractions. Scenic setting. Friendly, professional staff. Wide range if goid and drinks for breakfast. Hot food individually cooked on request. Didn't have dinner at hotel but menu looked good and reasonably priced.

Cons:

Less heat in common areas but that's a personal preference.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Shane solo_traveller gb
9
Highly recommend for a stay in Edinburgh
Pros:

Location was good, staff very friendly. Restaurant is great and had lovely cocktails. Breakfast was excellent. Room had everything required and a nice shower.

Cons:

My excellent though not as clean as I’d have expected.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Wibke family_with_children is
9
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Pei Hsin solo_traveller tw
6
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Christiane solo_traveller ca
8
Pros:

L élégance du lieu et le charme du jardin

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Bakalova couple gb
9
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Jana couple de
10
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Niek solo_traveller nl
9
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Victoria solo_traveller gb
6
Nice but overpriced
Pros:

Nice room but overpriced for what you get

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
8
Comfortable Stay
Pros:

Comfy bed and good sized bathroom. Welcoming staff on reception. Handy to be able to park car.

Cons:

Stayed at the Scholar a few times but on this occasion room was poorly laid out and lacked daylight being in a dark corner on the ground floor. We were unable to open one half of the wardrobe due to its proximity to the bed. Lack of hooks to hang anything eg coats or towels in the bathroom.

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
J
John couple us
10
This hotel is like a refuge. You feel comfortable and relaxed there.
Pros:

The Scholar Hotel is tastefully appointed and calming. The room was quite spacious for a hotel room. it was spotlessly clean. There are big fluffy towels and a warming rack. If you need a fridge, it’s there, along with tea, coffee, and snacks . the bed is super comfortable, and let’s talk about the views, at least from our 3rd floor room: we saw Arthur’s seat and the beautiful old hotel next door.
The breakfast is varied, even with fresh fruit. We also had a few small plates that were excellent, especially the green salad with fennel. The gentleman at the front desk was very gracious when we arrived quite late. All the staff are exceptionally helpful and charming.

Cons:

I have nothing to suggest!

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Huda solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Jeanette couple gb
6
Pros:

Clean. Comfortable bed.

Cons:

Room was very hot, heard door banging next to our room about 5.30am.
Inconsistency of staff at breakfast. Saturday morning much more helpful and friendly manager.

2026-04-11 via Nuitee