Enjoy some extra space with 2 rooms for 2 adults, 1 child
Price for:
Free cot available on request
Partially refundable Cancellation Partially refundable If you cancel after reservation, the cancellation fee will be the cost of the first night. If you don't show up, the no-show fee will be the same as the cancellation fee. Prepayment Pay online The total price of the reservation is charged at the time of booking. Pay online
Breakfast
US$22
(optional)
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US$265
per night
Original price
US$879.99
Booking.com pays
- US$84.48
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online as Booking.com will pay part of the price.
Total before taxes
US$795.51
US$265 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Price for:
Free cot available on request
Partially refundable Cancellation Partially refundable If you cancel after reservation, the cancellation fee will be the cost of the first night. If you don't show up, the no-show fee will be the same as the cancellation fee. Prepayment Pay online The total price of the reservation is charged at the time of booking. Pay online
Breakfast
US$22
(optional)
|
US$265
per night
Original price
US$879.99
Booking.com pays
- US$84.48
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online as Booking.com will pay part of the price.
Total before taxes
US$795.51
US$265 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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About this property
The Scholar is a newly refurbished hotel located in the beautiful grounds of the Pollock 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 neighbourhood 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, focussing 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. 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 travellers.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Free cot available on request
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Rajesh
Oman“Excellent Hotel. Very clean and spacious room. Kind and very much helpful staff. Very quit place and beautiful location.” - Andrew
United Kingdom“Large room. Well maintained. Good parking. Very comfortable bed.” - Yarsley
France“Great location, short walk from the royal mile. Great staff, great room.” - Tania
Portugal“Clean, confortable big beds. The surrounding grounds are beautiful Peaceful and so close to buses that take you to the centre in minutes.” - Peter United Kingdom“Good location. Quiet. Easy access to the city. Room was very good. As my wife has balance problems she prefers a bath rather than a shower. The receptionist, Ashleigh, found a room that had a bath that was scheduled to be replaced with a shower....”
- Nicola United Kingdom“Staff were friendly and attentive. The breakfast had a great selection. Everything was hot. The coffee machine did break but they were quick to fix it. The rooms were lovely. They came with a hairdryer, iron they were full with toiletries and...”
- Martina
Czech Republic“Nice calm place under the Arthur's seat. Great food. Two restaurants in complex (standard in scholar, luxury in scott).” - Marieke
Netherlands“The spacious rooms, beds, beautiful surroundings, overall atmosphere, special university location and service. Didn’t want to leave. We were traveling with my elderly mother and we had some requests, like staying on the same floor and having quiet...” 
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Ireland“This was a return stay for us as we stayed in 2024. This is a fantastic hotel set in a secure area within walking distance of the city centre. 30 minutes gets you to the royal mile at a leisurely pace. The room was very comfortable and the staff...”- Wendy
New Zealand“We had a top floor room that had opening windows, including the skylights in the ceiling. The room was spacious and had two comfortable chairs and a table as well as a king size bed. There was free parking and a lovely breakfast selection. ...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Brasserie at The Scholar
- CuisineScottish
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
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 non-refundable 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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Restaurant is closed from Mon 15 Sept 2025 until Sun 30 Nov 2025
