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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 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 futon bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Conor
Ireland Ireland
Comfy beds , cleanliness, helpful staff and fab breakfast. A nice quiet place to relax
Anna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very friendly helpful staff. Was lovely to have a continental breakfast on the house which saved our Sunday.
Rachel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The staff were incredibly accommodating. House keeping allowed us into our room early. They couldn’t have done more to help.
Allison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We love this hotel. It never disappoints.Staff always lovely, friendly & helpful. Housekeeping fantastic. Very clean.
Rebecca
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Perfect, boutique style student room! Ideal for a quick visit. The bed was so comfortable and the shower was lovely and powerful!
Clare
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Clean, with a luxurious rainfall shower and gorgeous toiletries. Delicious breakfast!
Glynis
Switzerland Switzerland
The staff are really helpful and friendly. Rooms are a good size and beds are comfy. The location is great. Looking forward to seeing the new reception and restaurant when the refurbishment is complete.
Galia
Israel Israel
Courteous service, available, even for unusual requests (special food, coffee corner for the group) Everything was courteous, they even escorted my traveler to one of the nearby streets, and arranged a conference room for me in the hotel next to...
Aivaras
Ireland Ireland
Spacious, fresh, clean room. Large enough bed and the tv with working channels. It is near the bus stop so getting to the centre is easy (especially at night), walking is also doable as it is not too far from centre. It is also near the sports...
Schlögl
Austria Austria
The room was very nice and clean and had everything one might need. The breakfast was fairly varied with several options of teas, breads, and fruits. The hotel staff were all extremely polite, kind, and very helpful. We were very satisfied with...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Brasserie at The Scholar
  • Cuisine
    Scottish
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern

House rules

The Scholar takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.