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. Dogs cannot be left alone in guest bedrooms at any time. We acknowledge the importance of dogs as cherished family members, and it's our pleasure to extend our hospitality to them. We kindly request guests who plan to bring dogs 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 travelers.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Jabeen
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
The staff were nice and the rooms were comfortable and clean
Tawhid
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
This is a truly exceptional hotel, from the staff to the cleanness, the quietness, ease of transportation, safety, breakfast quality .. all in all, it is one of my best states in a hotel
Karen
United States United States
We were impressed with the friendliness and efficiency of all the staff we encountered. Breakfast was very good. Wonderful choices of food and beverages.
Denise
United States United States
The hotel was a nice surprise, cozy with a great onsite restaurant. Breakfast which was included was wonderful.
Deborah
United States United States
We were very impressed with much about this hotel. It is set in a lovely green campus and decorated in a subtle, tasteful style. The room was very clean and comfortable-the beds were terrific! The continental breakfast was nicely laid out and...
Stacey
United States United States
The room was spacious and comfortable. If you don't mind walking a mile or so, most attractions are walking distance. Breakfast was very good.
Roxane
United States United States
Excellent location on campus. Very quiet and safe. Bus stop 2 blocks. Very clean and comfortable and everyone was nice and helpful.
Andrew
United States United States
On the campus of the University of Edinburgh, this hotel is set in a park-like area walled off from the noise of the road. Guests at the hotel include scholarly conference attendees, parents of students, and independent travelers like us. The room...
Dionella
United States United States
Location was great, with quick access to bus services.
Danielle
United States United States
From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with smiles, and everybody going out of their way to make things special for us. We were on a friendship tour of over 50 years and we had a sweet little note card waiting in the room for us. All the...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Abacus at The Scholar
  • Cuisine
    Scottish
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern

Amenities of The Scholar

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Elevator

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 accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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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 allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-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 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.

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