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The Scholar is a newly refurbished hotel located in the beautiful grounds of the Pollack 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 neighborhood 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, focusing 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. Our friendly staff go above and beyond to make this the perfect place for to stay all types of travelers.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

The Scholar has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jul 16, 2010

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Sleeps
 
2 twin beds
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
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Travel Sustainable Level 1
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Laura
    SpainSpain
    The staff was really nice and helpful and the room was lovely
  • Rebecca
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Best place our entire trip for comfort, style and luxury.
  • Annette
    CanadaCanada
    Location and comfort. The room was huge and super comfortable. It was about a 25 minute walk to the city centre, which we were prepared for and it gave us somewhere nice and quiet to escape to after a busy day sightseeing!
  • Peter
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Good location, good modern facilities, good parking, good restaurant.
  • David
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Spacious room, good location near exceptional park. Comfortable beds, nice simple restaurant onsite, clean bathroom.
  • Heyda
    BelgiumBelgium
    Is very clean. Beds are super comfortable and breakfast is so worthy!!!
  • Ana
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Everything was perfect. The room was small (a single) but very well appointed, comfortable, clean, pretty. The bathroom looked new. Great shower. They cleaned the room daily without having to request it. The staff was pleasant and helpful. And the...
  • Kathryn
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Most of the furniture and decor was comfortable and attractive. The updated bathroom was great. Staff went out of their way to be helpful. The trees, etc. around the hotel were lovely. Public transport was quite close.
  • Veronica
    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    Breakfast was good … a bit of a wait though when ordering from the kitchen!
  • Cami
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    This hotel is on a college campus. Lots of walking paths, trees, birds, etc. we ate lunch here and it was very good. Rooms are very small but nice. USB charger connection is provided. Breakfast here is outstanding with fresh fruit, yogurt,...

Property questions and answers
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  • How many on site parking spaces ?

    Hi there, We have around 12 spaces in our car Park. Best Regards, Reservations Team
    Answered on 1 November 2019
  • I notice the breakfast is buffet style. Do you offer a gluten free station?

    Hi, Yes, we do offer a few Gluten free items. Best Regards, Reservations Team
    Answered on 15 October 2019
  • Do you have electric charging point for electric car and is it rapid charge (50kw ) or lower ?

    Hello, we do offer numerous electric charging points. However I am unsure if they are rapid or lower.
    Answered on 31 May 2021
  • Are we able to check in at around 1am?

    Hello , Thank you for your message. Our guaranteed check in time is 2pm, while our check out time is 11:00am. If the room is ready when you arriv..
    Answered on 11 November 2019
  • Hi Are u pet friendly? We have a medium sized very well behaved dog who doesn’t shed hair or bark... Would provide her own dog bed. Thanks

    Dear Guest, Many thanks for your email. Please note that we do not allow pets at Salisbury green hotel and Bistro. Best regards, Reservations
    Answered on 17 January 2020
  • Hi Do you have secure parking on site for a motorcycle

    Free car parking is available on a first come, first served basis only; unfortunately, spaces are limited and we simply cannot guarantee they will alw..
    Answered on 26 February 2021
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Hotel area info *

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Scottish

Amenities of The Scholar
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
24-hour front desk
Bar
Elevator
Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    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 available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • 24-hour front desk
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • 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 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

The fine print

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.

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.

FAQs about The Scholar

  • Check-in at The Scholar is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bicycle rental

  • The prices at The Scholar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at The Scholar include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single
    • Family

  • The Scholar is 1 miles from the center of Edinburgh.

  • Guests staying at The Scholar can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free

  • The Scholar has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1