The Scholar Hotel

18 Holyrood Park Road, Newington, Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Short walk to attractions

Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, The Scholar Hotel Edinburgh is 25 minutes' walk from The Real Mary King's Close. Located within easy reach of St Anthony's Chapel, the hotel offers a lounge bar, a shared lounge, a golf course, and a garden.

Location

This 4-star hotel is centrally situated 2.1 km from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". The Scholar also gives access to the landscaped Princes Street Gardens, which is a 30-minute walk away. The property offers a beautiful location next to meadows. Along with other cultural attractions the People's Story Museum is nestled 1.6 km from this Edinburgh hotel. Abbeymount bus stop lies about 200 metres away.

Rooms

There are 84 rooms featuring ironing facilities, as well as modern amenities like a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower, and such comforts as a hairdryer and bath sheets.

Food & Drinks

A quality breakfast is served every morning. This smoke-free property has at The Scholar restaurant, which specialises in Scottish cuisine.

Leisure & Activities

Guests can work out in a gym facility during their stay.

Why choose The Scholar Hotel Edinburgh

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  • Locally sourced Scottish ingredients

  • Luxury Elite(TM) mattresses

  • Complimentary wi-fi throughout hotel

  • Garden Terrace for outdoor dining

Main amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • 24-hour services

  • Sports activities

  • On-site Dining

  • Child-friendly

  • Pets

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  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour services
  • Sports activities
  • On-site Dining
  • Child-friendly
  • Pets
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Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking options

  • Parking

Activities

  • Golf course

Property services

  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Dining options

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

In the kitchen

  • Electric kettle

For kids

  • Cots

Recreation

  • Garden area

In the rooms

  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities

In the bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Design

  • Carpeted floor

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Key card access

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out:
until 11:00
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no extra beds provided in a room.

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From USD 82 per night
Check-in 16 Mar 2026
Check-out 17 Mar 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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18 Holyrood Park Road, Newington, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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    From USD 82 per night
    Check-in 16 Mar 2026
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    Guests 2 guests

    Adults:

    2

    Children:

    0
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    17 Mar 2026
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    18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Important information
    The Scholar
    Check-in:
    from 15:00 until 23:59
    Check-out:
    until 11:00
    • Children and extra beds
    • There are no extra beds provided in a room.