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8.9 / 10 Guest Rating

The Scholar

18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, gb

The Scholar - main view

About the Property

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 & Amenities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

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 Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

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Deluxe Double Room

This room has a king size double bed with Elite mattresses, TV with Freeview, complimentary WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities, safety deposit box, iron, hairdryer, bathroom with showers, free toiletries and wake-up service.

25 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
ShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneHair dryerDesk

Deluxe Double Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$344.7

$275.76

Includes taxes & fees

Deluxe Double Room

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$388.69

$310.95

Includes taxes & fees
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Deluxe Twin Room

This room with Elite mattress, TV with Freeview, complimentary WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities, safety deposit box, iron, hairdryer, bathroom with showers, free toiletries and wake-up service.

25 sqm
Sleeps 2
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Amenities
ShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneHair dryerDesk

Deluxe Twin Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$344.7

$275.76

Includes taxes & fees

Deluxe Twin Room

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$388.69

$310.95

Includes taxes & fees
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Deluxe Single Room

This room has a single bed with Elite mattresses, TV with Freeview, complimentary WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities, safety deposit box, iron, hairdryer, bathroom with showers, free toiletries and wake-up service.

10 sqm
Sleeps 1
1 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Amenities
ShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneHair dryerDesk

Deluxe Single Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$412.1

$329.68

Includes taxes & fees

Deluxe Single Room

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$432.78

$346.22

Includes taxes & fees
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Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Ensuite

1 Double Bed140 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet accessEntertainment - LCD television with digital channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and refrigerator (on request)Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and heatingNon-Smoking

13 m2
Sleeps 1
1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVTelephoneHair dryerDesk

DELUXE, SINGLE, DOUBLE BED

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$406.13

$324.9

Includes taxes & fees

DELUXE, SINGLE, DOUBLE BED

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$426.69

$341.35

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

8.9
Excellent4516 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly staff and frequently praise the clean and spacious rooms.

Categories

Cleanliness8.6
Service9.3
Location9.2
Room Quality8.8
Amenities8.7
Value for Money8.6
Food and Beverage9.0
Overall Experience9.1

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LVdeDE
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 11, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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KimdeDE
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 11, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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FCitIT
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 10, 2026

"Edimburgo, città turistica ma molto vivibile"

7.0

tranquillità, staff

assenza frigorifero in camera

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ThomasdeDE
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 10, 2026

"Super schönes Hotel in guter Lage"

9.0

Super schönes Hotel und guter Lage. Super Parkplatzsituation, sehr freundliches Serviceteam!

Das Essen hat Luft nach oben.

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RoxaneusUS
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 9, 2026

"Great location and everything else."

10.0

Excellent location on campus. Very quiet and safe. Bus stop 2 blocks. Very clean and comfortable and everyone was nice and helpful.

Could have used a fan.

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IangbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 8, 2026

"Great value, great staff, very clean though might be located a bit far from city centre for some."

9.0

So clean and bed so comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Heard some people (staff?) coming into hotel at about 5:50am.

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RyangbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 8, 2026

"5-Star"

10.0

The staff here went above and beyond - I booked the hotel at 11am and although check in wasn't until 3pm I explained to the lovely women on the check in desk (apologies I can't remember her name), that I would like to get into my room asap as I needed to travel somewhere for 3pm. She explained she would try to sort it, and within 15 mins she had ensured I had a room to go to. Also, all 3 meals I had were exceptional (lunch, evening and breakfast).

Coffee machine in my room was broken - but this isn't a big deal to be honest, the room did come with a kettle so I was happy.

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GarryauAU
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 8, 2026

"A perfect 5 night stay!"

10.0

Our room was huge, quiet and comfortable with a spacious, recently renovated bathroom, beautiful views of the surrounding Edinburgh University gardens and Holyrood Park in the distance. Breakfast and dinner at the hotel's superbly refurbished restaurant, Abacus, were top class. The waiting staff, many of whom were students at the Uni, were absolutely delightful. Parking was an added bonus.

The building and reception areas are nothing flash, having been part of a student housing precinct before refurbishment, but this just adds to the history and ambience of this remarkable place of refuge in the University gardens.

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NadiagbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 8, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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IreneieIE
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 7, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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