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The Scholar

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Close to University of Edinburgh and Royal Mile, The Scholar provides a bar, a conference centre and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
The current price is RM728
RM917 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a nightstand.

Deluxe Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a mirror.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a door.

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a mirror.

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Southside, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, The Scholar is near the airport. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY

What's nearby

  • A hiking trail with people walking, surrounded by autumn-colored bushes and a cityscape in the background.
    Holyrood Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A tree-lined path in a park with cherry blossoms.
    The Meadows
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A historic building with a central dome and symmetrical wings.
    University of Edinburgh
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.
    Royal Mile
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop
    6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station
    10 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tipsy Midgie
    11 min walk
  • The Pear Tree
    18 min walk
  • Victor Hugo Delicatessen
    15 min walk
  • The Southern Bar
    10 min walk
  • The Grapes
    11 min walk

About this property

The Scholar

  • Upscale hotel near University of Edinburgh
  • Close to Royal Mile, The Scholar provides a bar, a conference centre and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and an electric car charging station
    • Smoke-free property, a front desk safe and a nature reserve
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 72 rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi. Guests reviews say good things about the comfortable rooms at the property.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • LCD TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Programme. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 18 for adults and GBP 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Abacus
  • The Living Room

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1994
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and from GBP 18.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Scholar pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Scholar?

As of 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Scholar on 30 Aug 2026 start from RM728, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Scholar?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Scholar?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Scholar?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Scholar located?

Located in Southside, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Holyrood Park and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km). Edinburgh Waverley Station is 27 minutes by foot and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 28 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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