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The Scholar is a newly refurbished hotel located in the beautiful grounds of the Pollock 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 neighbourhood 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, focussing 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 pets as cherished family members, and it's our pleasure to extend our hospitality to them. We kindly request guests who plan to bring pets 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 travellers.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Zuzana
    Slovakia Slovakia
    The accommodation was truly exceptional. The location of the hotel was ideal in terms of proximity to the Royal Mile and at the same time the hotel is located in the middle of a lot of greenery. The staff was very pleasant and helpful, always with...
  • S
    Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I had a single room which was very small but had everything I needed and a beautiful shower room
  • Stephen
    Spain Spain
    Very comfortable room. Excellent bed mattress. All the staff seemed to be students who were very efficient and friendly. Slightly remote from

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Scottish

Facilities of The Scholar
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Lift
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • 24-hour front desk
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Scholar takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 00:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Mastercard Visa Cash The Scholar accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 non-refundable 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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about The Scholar

  • Check-in at The Scholar is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at The Scholar include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single
    • Family

  • The Scholar offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Bicycle rental

  • Guests staying at The Scholar can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • The prices at The Scholar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Scholar is 1 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Scholar has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1