The Scholar

Hotels
8.9 (4711 reviews)
18 Holyrood Park Road , Edinburgh , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 4711 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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Roksolana • couple • us
10
We had a great experience!
Pros:

Very nice room in a great location. Clean and quiet. Extremely nice staff!

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Liis • solo_traveller • ee
10
Pros:

Super comfortable, quiet, clean. Great breakfast and a very friendly and helpful staff.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Uwe • couple • de
10
Bester Aufenthalt
Pros:

Tolles Frühstücken
Parkplätze

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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neil • couple • gb
9
Great location and comfortable hotel
Pros:

Clean and comfortable - great breakfast

Cons:

Didnt offer water in room. Obviously was a converted halls of residence so it was a bit characterless

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Justin • couple • nl
9
Pros:

Rustig, schoon en heerlijk ontbijt

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Eleni • solo_traveller • gr
10
Amazing trip to Edinburgh and the Highlands. Everyone should try it for once in their life and the Scholar was truly par
Pros:

Quiet and peaceful, in the campus but not noisy and busy area at all. Amazing surroundings, easy access to the public bus and only ten minutes ride from the center of the city. The personnel was amazingly polite and helpful but also very friendly and approachable. Great room, great bathroom and generally I would choose and recommend it by all means. Thank you for your hospitality!

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • solo_traveller • pt
10
Espetacular!!!! Imperdível.
Pros:

Os quartos, a simpatia dos funcionários, a tranquilidade da localização o pequeno almoço fantástico.

Cons:

Nada. Adorámos tudo.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Michael • extended_group • ie
6
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
9
Very warm, convenient, efficient hotel
Pros:

Perfect location if you are visiting a student in Pollack Halls. Warm helpful staff. Magnificent breakfast

Cons:

The room was small for a king size bed and it was very difficult to get to the far side of the bed.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • gb
5
Not a genuine four-star experience – overpriced and disappointing
Pros:

The location was good on the it's away from the city, and the room was clean and spacious. But it's still renovated student digs. The member of staff who eventually brought an extra duvet to help with the uncomfortable bed was pleasant and helpful. Unfortunately, these positives did not compensate for the overall experience.

Cons:

I paid £256 for one night, one person, advertised as a Deluxe King room with a king bed with elite mattress. Supposedly a four-star hotel. Instead of a proper king-sized bed, I was given two single mattresses pushed together, with an uncomfortable join down the middle. This is simply not what I booked or what I expected at this price. I've got problems with my neck and shoulder and I always look for a specifically advertised king bed and they don't have any!

When I raised the issue and requested a room change, I was told that the hotel's beds were configured this way to allow them to be used as twins or doubles. The eventual solution was to place a spare duvet over the join. While I appreciated the staff member's efforts, this was hardly an acceptable substitute for the luxury king-sized bed advertised. I was particularly annoyed to be told subsequently that the hotel does have rooms with proper double beds. Although that's not true!

More generally, the accommodation felt like refurbished university halls (they are) rather than a genuine four-star hotel. At £259 a night, I expected considerably better quality, comfort and attention to detail. I would not go back

The discrepancy between the advertised room and what was actually provided is unacceptable. Very poor value for money, and I would not recommend staying here at these prices.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Stéphanie • extended_group • fr
8
Hôtel bien situé
Pros:

Les lits étaient confortables, la chambre était propre et le petit déjeuner exceptionnel.

Cons:

Malheureusement notre chambre était située au rez de chaussée et donnait sur une rue sur laquelle il y a eu du passage jusqu'à tard dans la nuit et nous avons été réveillés à plusieurs reprises.
La salle de bain était un peu petite.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Nina • extended_group • de
7
Schönes Hotel für Wege in die Innenstadt
Pros:

Perfekte Lage, wenn man mit dem Auto unterwegs ist und trotzdem in die Stadt laufen will; schöne große Zimmer, bequeme Betten und ein gutes Hotelkonzept; sehr gute Ausstattung für Kind und Hund; freundlicher Zimmerservice

Cons:

Das Restaurant hat uns überhaupt nicht abgeholt. Weder zum Frühstück noch zum Abendessen - dabei sind Auswahl, Geschmack und Service gleichermaßen nicht überzeugend gewesen.

Uns hat die Raumplatzierung mit Kind und Hund über dem Haupteingang nicht gefallen. Das war strukturell keine gute Idee.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Jarvis • couple • us
10
I would recommend scholar as a lovely accommodation in Edinburgh.
Pros:

The staff were amazing. So helpful, warm and kind. The place was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Federico • couple • it
4
Cosi cosi
Pros:

Comodo il parcheggio gratuito e il parco all’interno dell’università.

Cons:

La camera al piano terra davanti l’ingresso davvero poco piacevole.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Ahsan • couple • ae
7
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Nadav • couple • il
7
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Gina • couple • us
10
We’d stay here again.
Pros:

The toiletries smelled amazing! The bathroom lighting was amazing, on one side of my face. The room was quiet and a good size. The decor was great. The staff were super kind and helpful.

Cons:

Parking was a little tricky. The shower was a bit short for my tall husband.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Umut • solo_traveller • tr
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Adriana • solo_traveller • pt
7
Pros:

Funcionários extremamente solícitos, simpáticos e cordiais. Parque exterior extremamente agradável.

Cons:

Ausência de tranca interna no quarto

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Sauber, angenehm ausgestattet, freundliche Mitarbeitende, Nachhaltigkeit

Cons:

Telefon war nicht zu bedienen, was nicht so schlimm wäre, wenn der Fön funktioniert hätte. Aber so konnte ich Housekeeping nicht erreichen. Badezimmer war sehr dunkel. Insgesamt hatte ich für den Preis mehr erwartet.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee