The Scholar Hotel

18 Holyrood Park Road, Newington, Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Short walk to attractions
9.0/10 · 2841 reviews

The Scholar Hotel Edinburgh includes luxury rooms a 7-minute walk from The Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation Synagogue. All guests can enjoy Wi-Fi in the rooms and access to a gym facility.

Location

This hotel lies 2 km from the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse" and 2.1 km from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". The Royal Mile is also located 10 minutes' drive from the 4-star hotel. The Scholar offers a leafy location next to meadows. Travellers will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like Queen's Hall, which are 950 metres away. A local bus stop Abbeymount is 5 minutes' walk away.

Rooms

The bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower along with a hairdryer and towels for more comfort.

Food & Drinks

A quality breakfast is served every morning. This property has Abacus at The Scholar restaurant, which specialises in Scottish cuisine. There are a lounge bar and an à la carte restaurant on site.

Leisure & Activities

The smoke-free hotel offers a shared lounge and a golf course to make your stay more enjoyable.

Why choose The Scholar Hotel Edinburgh

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  • Locally sourced Scottish ingredients

  • Luxury Elite™ 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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  • 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 460 per night
Check-in 29 Jul 2026
Check-out 30 Jul 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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    Check-in 29 Jul 2026
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    Guests 2 guests

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    Children:

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    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.