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The Scholar Hotel

8.8
Excellent (3693 reviews) |
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Jul 13, 2025 - Jul 14, 2025
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The Scholar Hotel Edinburgh

Overview

  • free parking
  • free wifi
  • family rooms
  • non-smoking rooms
  • restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • bar
  • elevator
  • heating
  • wonderful breakfast

Intro

Centrally situated just 6 minutes by foot from Priestfield Parish Church, The Scholar Hotel EDI offers a shared lounge and a garden terrace. Located in the Newington district of EDI, 1.3 miles from places for heritage tourism such as Palace of Holyroodhouse, this 4-star hotel features Scottish dishes.

Rooms

Offering a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, the 84 rooms come with an ironing set to ensure a comfortable stay. You'll find nice touches like a separate toilet and a shower, along with hair dryers and towels to enhance your stay. Guests can enjoy views of Holyrood Park from the rooms.

Relax

Alternatively, guests can exercise in a gym area.

Location

The EDI hotel boasts a beautiful location around 25 minutes' stroll from Edinburgh Castle and around 20 minutes' stroll from Holyrood Park. The non-smoking Scholar is situated 1.2 miles from The Robertson Mausoleum, which is considered to be a sacred site.

Eat

The à la carte at The Scholar restaurant in the newly-renovated Scholar EDI offers dishes for dinner. Guests can enjoy time in the lounge bar.

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Rooms

Deluxe Double Room
Room size: 25 m2
Max capacity: +
Deluxe Twin Room
Room size: 25 m2
Max capacity: +
Deluxe Single Room
Room size: 10 m2
Max capacity:
Family Room
Room size: 25 m2
Max capacity: +
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Facitilies

Facilities

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Rooms

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities

Dining facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Relax

  • Garden area
  • Golf course

Activities for Kids

  • Cots

Reviews

Tourist VR

100 /100 (3022 reviews)
8.9 8.9 /10 (3964 reviews)
8.8/10 Excellent (3693 reviews)
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  • Cleanliness 9.4
  • Comfort 9.4
  • Facilities 9
  • Free WiFi 8.4
  • Location 8.6
  • Total 8.8
  • Value for money 8.5
J

Jeremy

9.6/10
I had a fantastic experience at this hotel, where the cleanliness was impeccable and the staff were exceptionally friendly. I enjoyed the spacious room, complete with coffee-making facilities and lots of storage. Not to mention, the breakfast was a delightful start to my day, featuring a delicious selection of hot and cold items. The location was perfect for exploring nearby attractions like Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat, and I appreciated the private parking on campus for my car.
C

Cathy

9.8/10
The breakfast was delightful, offering a variety of options from fresh fruits to pastries, and the comfortable rooms were spacious and stylishly decorated. The location was ideal for us; just a short walk to beautiful hiking trails and close to the city center. Plus, we appreciated the convenience of free parking nearby.
T

Trevor

10/10
The location near Arthur's Seat made exploring this beautiful city a breeze, alongside convenient transportation options right outside. The friendly staff were welcoming, and breakfast, which featured a fantastic buffet with hot kitchen options, was truly a highlight.
M

Muriel

9.4/10
The breakfast buffet was delightful, offering a wide variety of options to start the day. the location was perfect; I enjoyed exploring nearby attractions and found some amazing off-the-beaten-path restaurants in the area.
N

Nicholas

10/10
I had a wonderful experience at this hotel, where the cleanliness was impeccable and the staff truly went above and beyond to make me feel welcome. The location was fantastic, within a short walking distance to many of the city's main attractions, and I appreciated the spacious room with great facilities. the transportation options made exploring the area incredibly easy.
B

Boris

9.6/10
The staff were genuinely friendly and helpful, providing a map that helped me navigate local attractions. I indulged in the delicious breakfast options, including freshly prepared traditional dishes, and appreciated the overall cleanliness throughout the property.
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Location

18 Holyrood Park Road
Landmarks nearby
Restaurants nearby
Transportation
  • 1. Holyrood Park 1.94 km (1.21 mi.)
  • 2. Edinburgh Castle 2.12 km (1.32 mi.)
  • 3. Calton Hill 2.63 km (1.63 mi.)
  • 4. Camera Obscura and World of Illusions 2.41 km (1.50 mi.)
  • 5. Princes Street Gardens 2.33 km (1.45 mi.)
  • 6. Arthur's Seat hike 1.36 km (4462 ft)
  • 7. Scott Monument 2.04 km (1.27 mi.)
  • 1. Annakut Restaurant 710 m (2329 ft)
  • 2. Salisbury Green Bistro 90 m (295 ft)
  • 3. Korean BBQ 650 m (2133 ft)
  • 4. Thaisanuk 510 m (1673 ft)
  • 5. The Stables 560 m (1837 ft)
  • 6. The Salisbury Arms 250 m (820 ft)
  • 7. Sofia's 510 m (1673 ft)
  • 1. Royal Commonwealth Pool 210 m (689 ft)
  • 2. Abbeymount 270 m (886 ft)
  • 3. Marchhall Place 280 m (919 ft)
  • 4. Spence Street 330 m (1083 ft)
Museum
Edinburgh Castle
Castle Esplanade
Working hours
Apr 01-Sep 30 09:30-18:00; Oct 01-Dec 23,Dec 27-31,Jan 02-Mar 31 09:30-17:00; Dec 24 09:30-16:00; Jan 01 11:00-17:00; Dec 25-26 off
Museum
National Museums of Scotland
Edinburgh Castle Castle Hill Edinburgh Castle
Working hours
Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
Park
Princes Street Gardens
54 Princes Street
Working hours
7:00 AM–10:00 PM