The Scholar
Hotel, 4-star18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, United KingdomShow on map
Fabulous
Guests rate it highest for service, location and food.
8.94,711Reviews- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.2 out of 10, at 18 Holyrood Park Road.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Luxurious Bedrooms and Amenities
The Scholar offers luxurious bedrooms with large beds, Elite mattresses, and quality linen for the best night's sleep. Each room is equipped with a TV, award-winning Novus tea, cafetiere coffee, and a spacious work desk. The bathrooms feature rainfall showers, Arran Aromatics toiletries, and fluffy towels.
Locally Sourced Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary delight at the hotel's contemporary restaurant, bar, and garden dining area. Enjoy the highest quality breakfast, lunch, and dinner made from locally sourced Scottish ingredients. Immerse yourself in Edinburgh's food and drink scene without leaving the hotel.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Family rooms
Rooms
8.9
Fabulous
Rated 8.9 out of 10 by 4,711 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.6
- Service9.3
- Location9.2
- Rooms8.8
- Amenities8.7
- Value8.6
- Food & drink9.0
Guests mention
Friendly staffClean and spacious roomsGreat locationExcellent breakfast
GinaUnited StatesWe’d stay here again.
The toiletries smelled amazing! The bathroom lighting was amazing, on one side of my face. The room was quiet and a good size. The decor was great. The staff were super kind and helpful.
Parking was a little tricky. The…
AdrianaPortugalFuncionários extremamente solícitos, simpáticos e cordiais. Parque exterior extremamente agradável.
Ausência de tranca interna no quarto
CarolynGermanySauber, angenehm ausgestattet, freundliche Mitarbeitende, Nachhaltigkeit
Telefon war nicht zu bedienen, was nicht so schlimm wäre, wenn der Fön funktioniert hätte. Aber so konnte ich Housekeeping nicht erreichen.…
peterAustraliaComfortable rooms, great breakfast and onsite parking
Room was spacious and as described. Great breakfast, parking is a bonus.
Is a bit of a walk into city centre but we expected that. Expensive.
AlinaLTwill stay next time
room, breakfast
MichaelCHSehr praktisch für eine Konferenz an der Uni.
Das Zimmer war grosszügig und ruhig, sauber und komfortabel.Da die Konferenz auf dem Campus der Uni Edinburgh stattfand, war die Unterkunft ideal gelegen.
Edinburgh ist eine teure Stadt - und im Vergleich zu anderen…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Guests rate the location 9.2 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
What we’d check for you here
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- The pet fee and any size limit, which is where these bookings usually come apart.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about The Scholar
What time is check-in and check-out at The Scholar?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does The Scholar allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at The Scholar?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Does The Scholar have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I check in late at The Scholar?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 3:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book The Scholar?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is The Scholar?
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh.
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