The Scholar
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH16 5AY, United Kingdom
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18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH16 5AY, United Kingdom
The Scholar is a newly refurbished hotel located in the beautiful grounds of the Pollack Estate, just a few minutes’ walk from Arthurs Seat, Holyrood Park and the Meadows and within walking distance of all of the City’s world famous landmarks. The local Southside neighborhood buzzes with small restaurants, bars and an eclectic mix of independent shops. All bedrooms are luxurious and feature large beds, Elite mattresses and quality linen to ensure the best possible night’s sleep. All rooms also include a TV with a whole host of channels, award winning Novus tea and cafetiere coffee and a desk with ample work space. Our large bathrooms include rainfall showers, Arran Aromatics toiletries and fluffy towels. The hotel’s contemporary restaurant, bar and garden dining area proudly serve the highest quality breakfast, lunch and dinner, focusing on using locally sourced Scottish ingredients, allowing you to sample Edinburgh’s excellent food and drink scene without needing to leave the hotel. We also offer free Wifi throughout the hotel and free onsite parking including a large number of electric car charging points. We acknowledge the importance of dogs as cherished family members, and it's our pleasure to extend our hospitality to them. We kindly request guests who plan to bring dogs to notify us after booking their stay. Charges are applicable Our friendly staff go above and beyond to make this the perfect place for to stay all types of travelers.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Pets Allowed
  • Garden
  • Golf Course
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour security
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Off-Site parking
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Invoices
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Electronic room key
  • Daily disinfection
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
  • Pets allowed (charges may apply)
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The Scholar
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Airports Show all on map »

  • Edinburgh International Airport - 7.76 mi
  • RAF Leuchars - 32.07 mi
  • Perth - 35.29 mi
  • Dundee Airport - 35.81 mi

Museums

  • Huntly House Museum - 0.69 mi
  • Our Dynamic Earth - 0.69 mi
  • Talbot Rice Gallery - 0.75 mi
  • National Museums Of Scotland - 0.78 mi
  • National Museum of Scotland - 0.78 mi
  • Museum Of Edinburgh - 0.78 mi
  • Huntly House - 0.80 mi
  • People's Story - 0.80 mi
  • Carson Clark Gallery - 0.80 mi
  • Peoples Story Museum - 0.80 mi
  • Museum of Scotland - 0.83 mi
  • Royal Museum - 0.83 mi
  • John Knox House Museum - 0.85 mi
  • Museum of Childhood - 0.86 mi
  • Portfolio Gallery - 0.88 mi
  • Police Information Centre - 0.92 mi
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stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
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.
Less heat in common areas but that's a personal preference.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location was good, staff very friendly. Restaurant is great and had lovely cocktails. Breakfast was excellent. Room had everything required and a nice shower.
My excellent though not as clean as I’d have expected.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Nice room but overpriced for what you get
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Clean. Comfortable bed.
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.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Comfy bed and good sized bathroom. Welcoming staff on reception. Handy to be able to park car.
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.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Beautiful
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
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.
I have nothing to suggest!
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Breakfast was excellent, as was the room
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Staff are the loveliest people and very helpful.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
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Availability from Tue, Apr 21, 2026 To Fri, Apr 24, 2026 For 1 Room (Change Search)
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This room has a king size double bed with elite mattresses and sofa bed, tv with freeview, complimentary wifi, tea and coffee making facilities, safety deposit box, iron, hairdryer, bathroom with showers, free toiletries and wake-up service.
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$250.67USD
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$295.90USD
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  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
  • Conditioner
  • Desk
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free Wifi
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • In-room safe box
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Key card access
  • Laptop safe
  • Linens
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Sofa bed
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Trash cans
  • TV
  • Wake-up service
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • Edinburgh International Airport - 7.76 mi
    • RAF Leuchars - 32.07 mi
    • Perth - 35.29 mi
    • Dundee Airport - 35.81 mi

    Hospitals

      Hospitals Show all on map »
      • Sir Jules Thorn Exhibition of the History of Surgery - 0.60 mi

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • Huntly House Museum - 0.69 mi
      • Our Dynamic Earth - 0.69 mi
      • Talbot Rice Gallery - 0.75 mi
      • National Museums Of Scotland - 0.78 mi
      • National Museum of Scotland - 0.78 mi
      • Museum Of Edinburgh - 0.78 mi
      • Huntly House - 0.80 mi
      • People's Story - 0.80 mi
      • Carson Clark Gallery - 0.80 mi
      • Peoples Story Museum - 0.80 mi
      • Museum of Scotland - 0.83 mi
      • Royal Museum - 0.83 mi
      • John Knox House Museum - 0.85 mi
      • Museum of Childhood - 0.86 mi
      • Portfolio Gallery - 0.88 mi
      • Police Information Centre - 0.92 mi

    Services

      Spas Show all on map »
      • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 0.89 mi

    Other attractions

      National Parks Show all on map »
      • Holyrood Park - 83 f
      • Greyfriars Kirk - 0.84 mi
      • Calton Hill - 0.94 mi
      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • St Marks Unitarian Church - 0.20 mi
      • Holyroodhouse Palace - 0.72 mi
      • St. Giles Cathedral - 0.94 mi
      Stadiums, Arenas, and Racetracks Show all on map »
      • Queen's Hall - 0.33 mi
      Theatres Show all on map »
      • The Queens Hall - 0.39 mi
      • Surgeons Hall - 0.57 mi
      • Edinburgh Festival Theatre - 0.64 mi
      • Festival Theatre - 0.67 mi
      Golf Courses Show all on map »
      • Prestonfield Golf Club - 0.41 mi
      Colleges and Universities Show all on map »
      • Edinburgh University Collection of Musical Instruments - 0.66 mi
      • University of Edinburgh - 0.69 mi
      • Edinburgh College of Art - 0.79 mi
      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • Palace of Holyroodhouse - 0.68 mi
      • George IV Bridge - 0.87 mi
      • Greyfriars Bobby Memorial - 0.87 mi
      • Brass Rubbing Centre - 0.90 mi
      • Nelson Monument - 0.94 mi
      Things to do Show all on map »
      • Rent A Bike - 0.82 mi
      • Netherbow - 0.85 mi
      • Scottish Gems - 0.86 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • Arthurs Seat - 0.57 mi
      • The Happy Gang - 0.74 mi
      • The Meadows - 0.74 mi
      • The Peoples Story - 0.79 mi
      • Gilded Balloon Box Office - 0.79 mi
      • Mercat Tours - 0.81 mi
      • The New Street Exhibition Space - 0.84 mi
      • Magdalen Chapel - 0.93 mi
      • Loch Ness Discovery Centre - 0.94 mi

The Scholar

18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH16 5AY, United Kingdom