The Scholar
About the hotel
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.
Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Bar
- Golf course
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private parking
- Daily housekeeping
- Street parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
Check-in and check-out
- Check-out
- until 11:00
Guest reviews
Fabulous
Liked: I liked the cooked breakfast on order that way is fresh and not wasted. Not sure if available but since some cooked breakfast are small portions do they have for to add extra egg on request? Staff were v friendly and v good service in general.
Disliked: Lounge area to wait after checking out until transport can be limited if the waiting lounge available is occupied with function. Maybe difficult to accommodate this.
Would definitely stay again
Liked: Pillows comfortable, room was a good size. Location was good with bus stops nearby. Lots of information in the welcome book. Shower was lovely and hand and body washed were a good quality. Tea and coffee making facilities in room were very good. Breakfast choices and quality were excellent
Disliked: The 2 single beds pushed together made an uncomfortable lump.
Comfortable, clean hotel near to great transport links. Great breakfast!
Liked: Amazing breakfast. Warm, comfortable room and had the best nights sleep! Felt really cosy. Lovely staff
Disliked: If I was being picky, the main hall carpets could do with cleaning
A great place for a ahort stay
Liked: This is a very comfortable hotel close to good bus services into the City Centre, and in a pleasant location near the base of Arthur's Seat. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Disliked: To our surprise the bedding was changed after the first night of a two night stay. I think this was due to a misunderstanding. It certainly didn't bother us, but was a pity as the hotel is trying to minimise wasteful use of energy and water. We could not afford to stay at this hotel for long, but that doesn't mean it was bad value.
Pretty grounds, lovely room
Liked: I had a really delightful stay here. A single bed, but it was still a good sized single bed. Ignore the outside of this building when you arrive - the interiors are great. I liked being able to walk around the lovely grounds too, and felt safe thanks to the number of people (students etc) going about their day. Different options to get to town. Bus routes easy and close by. I also chose to walk the route to Canongate around the base of Salisbury Crag. Great option and mostly pavement all the way. Breakfast was absolutely fantastic, a blend of help yourself items and a hot meal off a menu. The staff at breakfast and in reception all great and clearly well trained. Someone had taken my cab the staff ordered for me at the end of my visit. Once they worked that out they acted swiftly to get it sorted and I still managed to make my train (just - whew)!
Disliked: Wasn't a fan of the coffee at all, for the breakfast or the coffee machine in the room sadly. So stuck to tea on the end and enjoyed a coffee in town instead. I recommend Santu (Canongate) for a stunning coffee!
Amazing, Appreciative and Wonderful
Liked: The room was spectacular especially the space to move around and separate seating area as to not disturb my husband when sleeping. The living room has amazing views of the grounds and it is just a wonderful hang out area after a long day of site seeing and you can order beverages and they will bring it out to you in the living room. The staff is always ready to help with anything, they even helped with a last minute anniversary surprise for me and my husband and I am forever grateful for their help from the front desk to the kitchen manager they went above and beyond and it meant the world to me. They were also very efficient with ordering taxis when needed so that was wonderful as well no wait for taxis do we did not have to walk in the early mornings to meet our tour busses in different areas 100/10 recommend and I will definitely be back again.
Disliked: N/A
Good to know
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.
The Scholar compared with other hotels in Edinburgh
Based on guest scores and reviews for 200 places to stay in Edinburgh. Distances as the crow flies.
- by guest reviews in Edinburgh
- 17th of 200
- its score; the average in Edinburgh is 8.5
- 8.9
- guest reviews
- 4,711
- from the centre of Edinburgh
- 1.9 km
What’s near The Scholar
Distances from the hotel as the crow flies.
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 13 km
Frequently asked questions about The Scholar
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Scholar?
Check-out is until 11:00.
Does The Scholar have parking?
According to the hotel: parking, free parking, private parking, street parking. Ask the hotel whether you need to book it and whether there is a charge.
Are pets allowed at The Scholar?
Yes: pets allowed, pet bowls, pet basket. Let the hotel know when you book in case there is a supplement or a size limit.
How far is The Scholar from the centre of Edinburgh?
About 1.9 km from the centre of Edinburgh, as the crow flies.
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