The Scholar, Edinburgh
- Pet friendly
- Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- 24/7 front desk
- Non-smoking
- EV charging
The Scholar is a 4-star hotel on Holyrood Park Road in Edinburgh, a short walk from Holyrood Park and the Royal Commonwealth Pool. It suits travellers who want a quiet base close to green space, with restaurants, bars and shops nearby and the University of Edinburgh 13 minutes away on foot.
The Scholar is a 4-star hotel housed in a single building completed in 1994. It has a restaurant, a bar and lounge, room service with limited hours, a conference centre and a reception open 24 hours a day. Guests can store luggage, rent bicycles and use a lift, and the reception desk is wheelchair accessible. A full breakfast is available for an extra charge from 07:00 to 10:00 on weekdays and from 07:30 to 10:30 at weekends.
The hotel sits in a residential part of Edinburgh with a lot of green space around it. Holyrood Park is a 3 min walk away and the Royal Commonwealth Pool is also 3 min away. The University of Edinburgh is 13 min on foot. For dining, Abacus and Bonnar’s are each 1 min away, and Sofia’s, a Lebanese restaurant, is 4 min away. For evenings, The Velvet Lounge is 1 min away, The Salisbury Arms is 2 min away and The Abbey is 6 min away. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is about 44 min by car.
The Scholar: who is it for?
The Scholar suits families, since it offers a Family Room that sleeps 3 and a lift for ease with luggage. It also suits sports and swimming visitors, because the Royal Commonwealth Pool is a 3 min walk away. Visitors who want to explore on two wheels will find bicycle hire on site, and business travellers can use the conference centre and the 24-hour reception.
Is its price a good deal?
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4-star hotels in Édimbourg
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Median price €208, across 78 hotels
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In line with the average
Median price €195, across 33 hotels
Hotels recorded in Édimbourg
In line with the average
Median price €201, across 138 hotels
The Scholar: which rooms?
Room prices checked on November 9, 2026 for the night of December 9, 2026, converted from US dollars to euros at the European Central Bank rate. The exact rate is shown by our partner when you book. Room types offered by the hotel on Hotels.com. Availability and rates when you book.
Where is The Scholar?
Distance from The Scholar to the centre of Édimbourg: 1.9 km, as the crow flies.
Open in Google MapsThe Scholar: what to do around it?
Landmarks
- Holyrood Park3 min walk
- Royal Commonwealth Pool3 min walk
- Université d'Édimbourg13 min walk
- Édimbourg (EDI)44 min drive
Where to eat nearby?
- AbacusRestaurant1 min walk
- Bonnar’sRestaurant1 min walk
- Restaurant@JMCCRestaurant3 min walk
- Sofia’sLebanese cuisine4 min walk
- VoujonIndian cuisine5 min walk
- IsolaItalian cuisine5 min walk
Where to go out at night?
- The Velvet LoungeBar1 min walk
- The Salisbury ArmsPub2 min walk
- Arthur's Food and DrinkBar2 min walk
- The AbbeyPub6 min walk
- Cask & Barrel SouthsidePub7 min walk
What to see nearby?
- Waverley ParkPark7 min walk
- Ventnor ParkPark10 min walk
- Holyrood ParkPark12 min walk
- Bauks ViewPark12 min walk
- Hike to Arthurs SeatViewpoint1 km
- Prestonfield ParkPark1.1 km
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Straight-line distances from the hotel, estimated walking times. openstreetmap.org/copyright · Powered by Geoapify
Amenities, fees, rooms and landmarks: information provided by the hotel on Hotels.com.
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The Scholar: frequently asked questions
The Scholar: where is the hotel?+
The Scholar is in Edinburgh, in the Édimbourg area. Address: 18 Holyrood Park Road, EH16 5AY Edinburgh. Holyrood Park is a 3 min walk away. Distance from The Scholar to the centre of Édimbourg: 1.9 km, as the crow flies.
The Scholar: how much is a night?+
The latest recorded price is €179 for the night of December 9, 2026 (recorded on November 9, 2026).
The Scholar: where to eat nearby?+
Around the hotel: Abacus (Restaurant, 1 min walk), Bonnar’s (Restaurant, 1 min walk), and Restaurant@JMCC (Restaurant, 3 min walk).
The Scholar: where to go out at night?+
Around the hotel: The Velvet Lounge (Bar, 1 min walk), The Salisbury Arms (Pub, 2 min walk), and Arthur's Food and Drink (Bar, 2 min walk).
The Scholar: what to see nearby?+
Around the hotel: Waverley Park (Park, 7 min walk), Ventnor Park (Park, 10 min walk), and Holyrood Park (Park, 12 min walk).
The Scholar: which room types?+
The hotel offers, among others: Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (13 m², Sleeps 3), Family Room (13 m², Sleeps 3), Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite (13 m², Sleeps 3), Deluxe Single Room (9 m², Sleeps 1), and Deluxe Double Room for Single Use, Ensuite (13 m², Sleeps 1).
The Scholar: is there parking?+
Yes, the hotel lists parking.
The Scholar: are pets allowed?+
Yes, the hotel accepts pets.
The Scholar: is the Wi-Fi free?+
Yes, the hotel lists free Wi-Fi.
Is breakfast included at The Scholar?+
Breakfast is available as a full breakfast for an extra charge. It is served from 07:00 to 10:00 on weekdays and from 07:30 to 10:30 at weekends.
Can guests rent bicycles or store luggage at the hotel?+
Yes, the hotel offers bicycle hire and a left luggage service. There is also a safe at the reception desk.
Is The Scholar accessible for guests with reduced mobility?+
The hotel has a lift, and its reception desk is wheelchair accessible.
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