The Scholar
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY, United Kingdom – Great location - show map
The staff was really nice and helpful and the room was lovely
SpainBest place our entire trip for comfort, style and luxury.
United States of AmericaLocation 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!
CanadaGood location, good modern facilities, good parking, good restaurant.
United States of AmericaSpacious room, good location near exceptional park. Comfortable beds, nice simple restaurant onsite, clean bathroom.
United States of AmericaIs very clean. Beds are super comfortable and breakfast is so worthy!!!
BelgiumEverything 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 breakfast was amazing (hot food from the kitchen and a nice buffet). The attention at the restaurant (where breakfast is served) is outstanding. The hotel is not in the touristy center of town. I find that a plus. There are 3 different buses just outside the door. They all take you to the Royal Mile in 5 minutes. Two go on through Princes St. One takes you to Leith, where you can tour the yacht Britannia. The setting is beautiful, next to Arthur's Seat, in the university area. I've been to a number of three star hotels in the UK. This one is clearly better.
United States of AmericaMost 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.
United States of AmericaBreakfast was good … a bit of a wait though when ordering from the kitchen!
SwitzerlandThis 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, pastries, meats and cheeses, and several hot breakfast items that can be ordered. Staff was very friendly.
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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
See what guests loved the most:
- Laura
Spain
“The staff was really nice and helpful and the room was lovely”
RebeccaUnited States of America
“Best place our entire trip for comfort, style and luxury.”- Annette
Canada
“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!”
PeterUnited States of America
“Good location, good modern facilities, good parking, good restaurant.”
DavidUnited States of America
“Spacious room, good location near exceptional park. Comfortable beds, nice simple restaurant onsite, clean bathroom.”
HeydaBelgium
“Is very clean. Beds are super comfortable and breakfast is so worthy!!!”- Ana
United 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 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.”
VeronicaSwitzerland
“Breakfast was good … a bit of a wait though when ordering from the kitchen!”
CamiUnited 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 answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
How many on site parking spaces ?
Hi there, We have around 12 spaces in our car Park. Best Regards, Reservations TeamAnswered on 1 November 2019I 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 TeamAnswered on 15 October 2019Do 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 2021Are 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 2019Hi 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, ReservationsAnswered on 17 January 2020Hi 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- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineScottish
Amenities of The ScholarGreat facilities! Review score, 9
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Garden
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Street parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- 24-hour front desk
- Invoice provided
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Laptop safe
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- English
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
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.
Cash
The Scholar accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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
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Check-in at The Scholar is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The Scholar offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Bicycle rental
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The prices at The Scholar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at The Scholar include:
- Double
- Twin
- Single
- Family
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The Scholar is 1 miles from the center of Edinburgh.
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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
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The Scholar has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1