THE SCHOLAR | Edinburgh ★ Prime Downtown Location & Comfort

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18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

“The Scholar's location made exploring Edinburgh incredibly convenient and enjoyable!”view full review

The Scholar - A Newly Refurbished EDI Hotel with Elite Mattresses, The Brasserie Restaurant, and Arthur's Seat Views

Located at the foot of Holyrood Park in Newington, this 4-star EDI hotel occupies a prime spot within the beautiful Pollock Estate grounds. The Scholar features rooms equipped with Elite(TM) mattresses, large-screen TVs, OPAL capsule coffee machines, and award-winning Novus teas. Each bathroom includes rainfall showers and Laura Thomas toiletries. The Brasserie restaurant and bar serves locally-sourced Scottish cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, complemented by a garden dining area. Guests receive complimentary access to the University of Edinburgh's Pleasance Sports Complex. The property provides free on-site parking with ChargePlace Scotland electric vehicle charging points. Dynamic Earth stands 1 mile away, while Edinburgh Castle is positioned 1 mile from the hotel.

Pros

Complimentary access to state-of-the-art Pleasance Sports Complex fitness facilities

Walking distance to Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat hiking trails

Free parking with electric vehicle charging points

Located in the vibrant Southside neighborhood with independent shops and restaurants

Cons

1 mile from Edinburgh Waverley Station

Limited parking spaces available on first-come basis

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270 sq. feet

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110 sq. feet

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270 sq. feet

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Getting around

Discover available transportation options for smooth travel around the city

City Centre

Edinburgh 1.1 mi

Airports

Edinburgh (EDI) 9.6 mi

Dundee (DND) 61.1 mi

Train

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station 1.2 mi

Bus

Bus stop2700 ft

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

Comfortable and Spacious

“During my four-night stay, I was thrilled with the Beautiful Double Room's spacious layout. The room was stylishly decorated and featured a large, comfortable bed, made every night's sleep a dream. The view from my window was an added bonus, made me appreciate my surroundings even more.” view full review

Modern and Functional

“I really enjoyed the bathroom in my room. It was incredibly modern and easy to use, with great toiletries provided. After long days of exploring, I looked forward to unwinding in such a clean and well-designed space, made my stay all the more enjoyable.” view full review

Breakfast Bliss

“Breakfast at the hotel was an absolute highlight of my trip. Each day, I found myself waking up early just to indulge in the fantastic buffet options. There was everything from fresh fruit to hot cooked meals, and the quality was consistently excellent. I truly appreciated the variety and could not have asked for a better start to my day.” view full review

Convenient Parking

“I liked that the hotel offered free parking, a huge relief during my stay. Although the parking area was limited, I was fortunate to snag one of the last spots. It made my experience much smoother, and I could easily access my vehicle whenever I needed to explore the surrounding areas.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Map view

18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

City landmarks

Museum

Edinburgh Castle

1.3 mi

Landmark

Arthur's Seat hike

4100 ft

Museum

National Museum of Scotland

1.1 mi

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

1.3 mi

Landmark

Royal Mile

1.4 mi

Landmark

The Real Mary King's Close

1.3 mi

Park

Princes Street Gardens

1.4 mi

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

1.5 mi

Museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

1.5 mi

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

1.3 mi

Park

Holyrood Park

1.1 mi

Landmark

Calton Hill

1.3 mi

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

1.2 mi

Museum

Dynamic Earth

1.1 mi

Landmark

Surgeons' Hall Museums

4800 ft

Museum

Museum of Childhood

1.1 mi

Monument

Scott Monument

1.5 mi

Landmark

Princes Street

1.7 mi

Cemetery

The Robertson Mausoleum

1.2 mi

Public Building

The Scottish Parliament

1.1 mi

Museum

John Knox House

1.1 mi

Landmark

Nelson Monument

1.6 mi

Art object

Greyfriars Bobby's Grave

1.2 mi

Castle

Craigmillar Castle

1.5 mi

Museum

The Writers' Museum

1.4 mi

Church

Mercat Cross

4700 ft

Museum

Museum of Edinburgh

1.0 mi

Landmark

The Scotch Whisky Experience

1.5 mi

Museum

Gladstone's Land

1.4 mi

University

University of Edinburgh

1.5 mi

Nearby

Holyrood Park Education Centre 1 Queen's Drive Holyrood Park

St Anthony's Chapel

900 ft

Restaurants

The Salisbury Arms

1300 ft

58 Dalkeith Road

Salisbury Green Bistro

600 ft

St. Leonards Hall 18 Holyrood Park Road Salisbury Green Hotel

Voujon

2300 ft

107 Newington Road

Savannah Wine Bar & Bistro

2100 ft

43-45 Salisbury Road Side entrance of the Hotel

Verdo BBQ Restaurant

2500 ft

21 Newington Road

Apiary Restaurant

2500 ft

33 Newington Road

Ristorante Isola

2400 ft

85-87 Newington Road

Southpour

2300 ft

1-5 Newington Road Newington

Blonde Restaurant

2600 ft

71-75 St. Leonard's St

Kismot

2800 ft

29 St. Leonards Street

Annakut Restaurant

2400 ft

13 Newington Road

Macau Kitchen

2400 ft

93 St. Leonards Street

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THE SCHOLAR, Edinburgh

Hotel Details

The Scholar - A Newly Refurbished EDI Hotel with Elite Mattresses, The Brasserie Restaurant, and Arthur's Seat Views

Pros

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Select room type

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Getting around

Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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