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The Scholar

Name: The Scholar
Address: 18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, GB

★★★★·9.3/ 10Excellent

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📍18 Holyrood Park Road · Edinburgh ↗

Check-in 03:00 PM / out 11:00 AM

Offsite parking discounted rates availableElectric bicycle charging stationFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageSafety deposit boxAll 40 facilities +

Review

Overview · AI

The Scholar is a four-star hotel in Edinburgh, offering a quiet retreat near a park. While slightly removed from the city center, it provides easy access via transport links. Guests frequently praise the spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and professional, warm staff service. The breakfast selection is highlighted as rich and delicious. However, some visitors note issues with soundproofing, a flawed shower design, and the lack of air conditioning. Despite these drawbacks, the tranquil environment and high-quality dining make it suitable for travelers seeking comfort and peace. It is an ideal choice for those who prioritize sleep quality and attentive service over immediate proximity to downtown attractions.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 519 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-05

Guests praise the exceptional staff service, comfortable rooms, and good breakfast. Common complaints include the location requiring transit/walking to the center, thin walls causing noise issues, showers lacking doors, plain exterior, and lack of air conditioning.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Cleanliness9.6

Surroundings9.4

Facilities9.3

Service8.4

Value8.0

Location8.0

Rooms4.0

＋ PraisedSpacious and comfortable rooms · Friendly and helpful staff · Quiet and scenic environment · High-quality breakfast

－ ComplaintsNo air conditioning/poor temperature control · Noise issues in some rooms · Crowded breakfast area · Limited parking availability

KEYIdeal for those valuing service and quiet campus vibes. Check parking rules, avoid noisy rooms if sensitive, and prepare for no AC.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location? Is it convenient to get to the city center?＋

Located near Holyrood Park with a quiet environment (score 9.4). However, it is not within walking distance to the city center; public transport or a walk is required.

diningHow is the breakfast and dining?＋

Breakfast is highly praised for its variety and local Scottish ingredients. The hotel features a restaurant, bar, and garden dining area for lunch and dinner, though some families noted food temperature could be improved.

roomAre the rooms comfortable? What are the pros and cons?＋

Rooms are spacious, clean, and feature Elite mattresses (cleanliness score 9.6). Cons include poor soundproofing in some rooms, showers without doors, and a lack of air conditioning.

serviceHow is the staff service?＋

Staff service is a major highlight, scoring 8.4. Guests consistently praise the team for being enthusiastic, professional, and helpful throughout their stay.

facilityWhat are the main facilities available?＋

Facilities score 9.3, offering free Wi-Fi, on-site parking with EV charging, a Japanese garden, and golf access. Rooms include coffee makers and award-winning Novus tea.

policyWhat are the check-in/out times? Are pets allowed?＋

Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out at 11:00. Pets are welcome with provided bowls and baskets. Cashless payment and contactless check-in/out are available.

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Room types · 7

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Deluxe Double Room

1 × Double bed25 ㎡up to 2

This room has a king size double bed with Elite mattresses, TV with Freeview, complimentary WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities, safety deposit box, iron, hairdryer, bathroom with showers, free toiletries and wake-up service.

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Deluxe Twin Room

2 × Twin bed25 ㎡up to 2

This room with Elite mattress, TV with Freeview, complimentary WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities, safety deposit box, iron, hairdryer, bathroom with showers, free toiletries and wake-up service.

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Family Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) / 1 × Futon Mat25 ㎡up to 3

This room has a King size double bed with Elite mattresses and sofa bed, TV with Freeview, complimentary WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities, safety deposit box, iron, hairdryer, bathroom with showers, free toiletries and wake-up service.

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RoomDeluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

1 × Double bed13 ㎡up to 3

1 Double Bed140 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet accessEntertainment - LCD television with digital channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and refrigerator (on request)Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and heatingNon-Smoking

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Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Ensuite

1 × Double bed13 ㎡up to 1

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Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

2 × Twin bed13 ㎡up to 3

2 Twin Beds140 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet accessEntertainment - LCD television with digital channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and refrigerator (on request)Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and heatingNon-Smoking

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Deluxe Single Room

1 × Twin bed10 ㎡up to 1

This room has a single bed with Elite mattresses, TV with Freeview, complimentary WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities, safety deposit box, iron, hairdryer, bathroom with showers, free toiletries and wake-up service.

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DiningSights

Condita

Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

££££

Just outside the city centre you'll find this smart, understated shop conversion with seasonally changing décor and just six large tables. The cooking takes the form of a surprise menu, with a hand-drawn bookmark picturing some of the ingredients the only hint at what is to come. An interesting and individual streak runs through the cooking, with flavour combinations carefully thought through to enhance one another. The skill of the kitchen is most evident in dishes that extract wonderful flavours from seemingly basic ingredients, like kohlrabi with goat's curd.

473m

Timberyard

regional · ★ Michelin

££££

A big red door indicates that you have arrived at this rustic warehouse conversion, in which the chefs practise a culinary ethos that centres around the local, the seasonal and letting the produce speak for itself. It takes a lot of skill and no little ability to take just a few prime ingredients and fashion dishes that are so well defined and satisfying, and the kitchen here pulls it off with aplomb. You can warm yourself by the stove in winter or sit in the walled courtyard in the summer. The lovely service team are on the ball and the music’s great too.

2.1km

LYLA

Modern British, Creative · ★ Michelin

££££

Edinburgh’s finest row of Georgian townhouses is the setting for this elegant seafood restaurant, where only the very best produce will do. Start in the stunning first-floor bar for an aperitif and finely crafted snacks prepared at the island counter, before moving to the understated dining room for a tasting menu based on delicious, sustainably caught fish and shellfish, be it wild halibut or Scottish langoustines. This produce drives the eye-catching dishes, which deliver subtle yet complex blends of flavours and textures. If you’re staying the night, luxurious bedrooms are available.

2.1km

AVERY

fine_dining · ★ Michelin

££££

When American chef Rodney Wages visited Edinburgh on holiday, he fell in love with the city so much that he decided to move himself, his family and his restaurant here. And that's how Avery, which once graced the streets of San Francisco, came to be located in a classic Georgian townhouse in Stockbridge. Rodney has wholly embraced his Scottish surroundings, taking the country's bountiful produce and treating it with a Californian lightness, while providing bold, distinct flavours – like Orkney scallop dressed with pineapple jus. The drinks flight combines wine, sake, sherry and, of course, a w

3.0km

tipo

Italian · Bib

££

Named after the fine Italian '00' flour that’s used for making pasta, this relaxed and comforting restaurant could quickly become your go-to in Edinburgh’s New Town. British, Mediterranean and Italian cuisines all influence the menu, which provides plenty of flavour and value for money. The small plates selection is mightily appealing, but it's the seriously good homemade pastas like bigoli cacio e pepe that most catch the eye.

2.4km

Noto

Asian Influences, Modern Cuisine · Bib

££

Following the success of aizle, Stuart Ralston took inspiration for his next restaurant from time spent in New York, naming this small plates spot after his NYC roommate, Bob Noto. It’s been a hit ever since, offering well-conceived dishes at sensible prices that are ideal for sharing. The culinary influences span the globe, with a particular focus on a range of Asian cuisines, be that through duck bao buns or a luscious chocolate and miso dessert.

2.4km

Heron

Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

££££

There's such a pleasant feel to this neighbourhood restaurant, courtesy of a bright, clean look that’s matched by warm and unstuffy service. The skilful cooking is founded on fine Scottish produce, whether that be excellent sea trout or the finest berries from Fife. The tasting menu will allow you to make the most of the chefs’ talents, and all fits together like a well-crafted jigsaw. Ask for a table by the window if you want to watch the world go by around the Port of Leith, or opt for a seat at the spacious counter.

4.0km

Martin Wishart

Modern Cuisine, Contemporary · ★ Michelin

££££

For over 20 years, Martin Wishart has been welcoming diners to his eponymous restaurant in the historic and characterful port of Leith. Over the years, he has continually tweaked and reassessed the food and the décor, and the bright, modern style of the dining room is a great match for the current cooking. The kitchen shows great skill in marrying top Scottish produce like grouse and Orkney scallops with classic French technique, resulting in dishes that deliver the flavours they promise, with nothing unnecessary on the plate.

4.1km

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The Scholar

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 7

Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Twin Room

Family Room

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Ensuite

Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Single Room

Facilities · 40

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