The Scholar Hotel Edinburgh

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Edinburgh
Nov 02, 2025 - Nov 03, 2025
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📍 18 Holyrood Park Road

The Scholar Hotel Review

Located 17 minutes' walk from Duddingston Loch, the 4-star Scholar Hotel Edinburgh offers a golf course and a garden. The eco-friendly hotel is situated in the heart of Edinburgh, 5 minutes by car from such cultural attractions as the art museum "Scottish National Gallery".

The Scholar Edinburgh offers a quality English breakfast in the restaurant. Guests can enjoy time in the lounge bar. Sample Scottish specialties at Three.14 located about a 5-minute walk from this Edinburgh property.

Guests will appreciate a location at the foot of meadows, and 25 minutes on foot from the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse. Religious sights in the area include Canongate Kirk Parish (1.6 km) and the ruined Holyrood Abbey (2.1 km).

This Edinburgh hotel is also a short distance from Holyrood Park. Calton Hill is 2.1 km from The Scholar Hotel.

Some rooms provide coffee and tea making equipment as well as Wi-Fi and a flat-screen television to help you enjoy your stay. Nice touches include a separate toilet and a shower, along with hair dryers and towels. Some rooms look onto Holyrood Park.

Abbeymount bus stop is situated within convenient reach of the newly-refreshed accommodation.

There is a gym on site.

Impressions

Positives and negatives

  • Spectacular small hotel with a magnificent central setting.
  • Located directly in the Newington district and a 4-6 minute walk from Holyrood Distillery.
  • Surrounded by a landscaped garden and a lush forest.
  • Well heated units with a good shower, a modern bathroom and a hairdryer.
  • Most rooms come with luxury bathrooms, offering a double shower and shower facilities.
  • Full cooked breakfasts with high quality food.
  • In-house restaurant with Italian menu.
  • Complimentary drinks in the bistro bar.
  • Top-notch service and a quick check-in.
  • Rates are great.
  • Occasional complaints about a bit too soft beds.
  • Past guests say Wi-Fi was very poor.

Key Features

  • free parking
  • free wifi
  • family rooms
  • non-smoking rooms
  • restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • bar
  • elevator
  • heating
  • wonderful breakfast

Rooms

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2 guests maximum, of which 2 adults maximum
Deluxe Double Room Double
Size: 13 m2
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2 guests maximum, of which 2 adults maximum
Deluxe Twin Room Twin
Size: 13 m2
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Deluxe Single Room Single
Size: 13 m2
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4 guests maximum, of which 4 adults maximum
Family Room Family
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Facilities

Facilities

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Rooms

  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities

Dining facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Relax

  • Garden area
  • Golf course

Activities for Kids

  • Cots

Reviews

  • Cleanliness 9.4/10
  • Comfort 9.4/10
  • Facilities 9/10
  • Free WiFi 8.4/10
  • Location 8.6/10
  • Total 8.8/10
  • Value for money 8.5/10
  • Cleanliness 9.3/10
  • Comfort 9.3/10
  • Facilities 8.6/10
  • Location 8.6/10
  • Total 8.7/10
  • Value for money 8.2/10
  • Free WiFi 7.8/10
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Location

Landmarks nearby

  • Holyrood Park 1.82 km (1.13 mi.)
  • Edinburgh Castle 2.06 km (1.28 mi.)
  • Calton Hill 2.52 km (1.57 mi.)
  • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions 2.34 km (1.45 mi.)
  • Princes Street Gardens 2.27 km (1.41 mi.)
  • Arthur's Seat hike 1.24 km (4068 ft)
  • Museum of Childhood 1.80 km (1.12 mi.)
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The Scholar Hotel FAQ

Which attractions should we visit while staying at the The Scholar Hotel?
You can visit Calton Hill as well as the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", placed just 25 and 30 minutes walk away from the The Scholar Hotel respectively.
Is the airport close to The Scholar Hotel?
The Scholar Hotel is set within 15 km of Edinburgh airport, and can be accessed with a 27-minute drive.
Does the hotel have guest parking?
The hotel offers parking spaces, located on site.