The Scholar
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
The Scholar
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Highlights
Excellent service
Lounge
Varied breakfast
Great views
Ideal location
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Amenities
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Property Description
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9.5/10
Clean, reasonable price, easy access to the city centre
Surroundings
Airport: Edinburgh Airport
(23.1 km)
Train: Edinburgh Waverley Station
(2.4 km)
Train: Haymarket Station
(3.8 km)
Landmarks: Holyrood Park
(1.1 km)
Landmarks: Edinburgh Central Mosque
(1.1 km)
Landmarks: Surgeons' Hall Museum
(1.2 km)
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Rooms
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13
Deluxe Double Room
1 King bed
20m² | Floor: G-3
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Private toilet
Conditioner
Shampoo
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6
Deluxe Single Room
1 Single bed
11m² | Floor: G-3
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Private toilet
Conditioner
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8
Deluxe Twin Room
2 Single bed
13m² | Floor: G-3
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Shower
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
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Family Room
1 King bed and 1 Single bed
25m² | Floor: G-2
Has window
Non-smoking
TV
Daily housekeeping
Hot water (24 hours)
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61 guests in a row gave their stay a positive rating.This property hasn't received any negative reviews in the past 11 months.
Average for similar properties in Edinburgh
Guest User
May 14, 2026
Beautiful hotel spacious rooms great reception great breakfast. The only problem is you would need about 30 minutes to the city center or take a bus that comes frequently. If you don’t mind a little bit of walking or taking public transit, you can’t beat this deal.
Guest User
February 23, 2026
The room was super spacious, and the heater kept it really warm. If you're up for a walk, you can easily explore all of Edinburgh on foot from here, and there's a bus stop right outside. The toiletries smelled amazing! Full marks, highly recommend!
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Guest User
December 18, 2025
It’s a very beautiful experience in the scholar, located in the university of Edinburgh. The room is clean and quiet. The view behind the hotel is so peaceful and it’s very convenient for visitors to go on a hiking.
Guest User
December 9, 2025
The hotel isn't far from Edinburgh Castle, about 5 bus stops away or an 8-pound Uber ride. The environment is really good. It seems to be a hotel associated with an exchange center at the University of Edinburgh, consisting of several three or four-story buildings. My room was in an older building next door, which had premium rooms. The room size was moderate, very clean and tidy, and the shower was comparable to a star-rated hotel in China. Facilities were complete, including a coffee machine.
What's particularly worth recommending is the breakfast; it's à la carte! You can choose from classic Scottish breakfast haggis sets, vegetarian haggis sets, and more. It's genuinely excellent; I almost wanted to extend my stay for a couple more days just to try everything, haha.
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Guest User
May 25, 2026
Stayed 2 nights at The Scholar and appreciated its location for access to the city (The Royal Mile) and to walk up Arthur’s Seat (note we are walkers). Room was spacious and although it did not have a fridge the front desk sorted this out for us (at no extra charge). The hotel has a lovely area outside to sit and have breakfast, coffee or evening drinks. We were given complementary access to a gym closer to the city but there is also a basic one on the grounds. There is also parking on-site. Staff were really friendly and helpful - thank you for an enjoyable stay!
Guest User
November 17, 2025
The hotel is in a quiet and ideal location! Only 15 mins to the main city centre by bus, with bus stop being opposite the hotel. The staff were super friendly and accommodating, and made the stay comfortable. Unfortunately the hotel was under doing a renovation during the visit which meant some rooms and the hallway walls weren’t clean but I’m sure once the renovation gets done a it will a a clean hotel. Safe area away from the busy city centre. Recommend for solo and couple stays.
Guest User
May 16, 2026
Love the breakfast! The staff are really friendly and the hotel has a very cute quaint vibe even though it’s very modern and reasonably plush.
Guest User
May 5, 2026
Great location, nice apartment with good quality toiletries and mattress. The onsite parking is a plus. Walking distance to city centre. And the Abacus restaurant is a must try.
Guest User
January 9, 2026
Clean, reasonable price, easy access to the city centre
Services & Amenities
Restaurant
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Business hours: [Mon - Sun] 07:00-10:00, 12:00-21:00
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 15:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Cot policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Breakfast
CuisineFull English/Irish
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 17 years old and under | £18.00 (approx. CAD 33.61) per person |
Adult | Buffet:£18.00 (approx. CAD 33.61) per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Deposit Policy
DepositDeposit required
Deposit Payment MethodsThis property accepts credit cards
Deposit RefundThe deposit will be returned to the original account of payment on the day of check-out.
Pets
Pets are allowed on requestAdditional charge
Types of pets allowed: dogs
Fee: £30.00 (approx. CAD 56.02) per pet per stay
Service animals
Service animals are allowed on request
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
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Property Description
Local hotel name: The Scholar
- Opened: 1994
- Number of Rooms: 72
Phone:+44-131-6512198
Email:reservations@ed.ac.uk
You might be wondering
Does The Scholar have breakfast?
Yes, The Scholar have the high-rated breakfast including: Full English/Irish. Does The Scholar have breakfast?
What times are The Scholar check-in and check-out?
The Scholar check-in time is 15:00 and the check-out time is 11:00.What times are The Scholar check-in and check-out?
What is The Scholar cancellation policy?
The cancellation policy for The Scholar varies depending on the type of room and booking conditions.What is The Scholar cancellation policy?
How much does it cost to stay at The Scholar?
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What is the cloest airport from The Scholar?
The closest airport is Edinburgh Airport, and it is about 33 mins from hotel by car (23.1 km).What is the cloest airport from The Scholar?
How to get a receipt?
The receipts are issued differently depending on the payment method you use. If you use "Prepayment", you can get an electronic receipt from the booking details page. If you wish to pay at hotel, please inform the front desk staff when you check out.How to get a receipt?
What are The Scholar nearby landmarks?
The Scholar locates at the center of Edinburgh. The nearby landmarks include Holyrood Park, and it is 1.1 km from your search (straight-line distance).What are The Scholar nearby landmarks?
About This Property
| Nearest Airport | Edinburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| Distance to Airport | 23.15KM |
| Nearest Train Station | Edinburgh Waverley Station |
| Distance to Train Station | 2.4KM |
| Average Price From | CAD567 |
| Hotel Star Rating | 4 |