"They have easy parking and wifi is good. About 20 min walk from the center, close to the university"
"Room was modern and clean, the location was perfect, 10 minute walk from the city center"
The 4-star smoke-free The Scholar Hotel Edinburgh includes luxury rooms within 25 minutes' walk of the Calton Hill. Located in Newington, which is a neighbourhood of southern Edinburgh, Scotland, 2.1 km from places for heritage tourism such as the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", this Edinburgh hotel features Scottish dishes.
The leafy location of the hotel places guests nearly 30 minutes' walk from the art museum "Scottish National Gallery" and nearly 35 minutes' walk from the massive Castle Rock. The Scholar is approximately 200 metres from Abbeymount bus stop and only a few steps from The Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation Synagogue. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Duddingston Loch, which is a mere 1.4 km away. Standing about a 40-minute walk away, The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination. Edinburgh Waverley railway station is just 1.8 km from The Scholar Hotel.
The accommodation welcomes guests to 84 rooms fitted with ironing equipment as well as a LCD TV set. Bedrooms come with large beds. You'll find nice touches like a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hair dryer and towels to enhance your stay.
Each morning a quality breakfast is served. The à la carte Abacus at The Scholar restaurant in this Edinburgh hotel offers dishes for lunch. Guests can enjoy time in the lounge bar. You can visit a restaurant situated close by and taste British cuisine.
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Golf course
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24-hour reception
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Pet amenities available
Room service
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Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
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Electric kettle
Children facilities
Cots
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Heating
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Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
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Carpeted floor
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No smoking on site
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Holyrood House
1.8 km
Royal Lyceum Theatre
2.2 km
Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)
2.5 km
Calton Hill
2 km
Omni Centre Edinburgh
2.1 km
Murrayfield Stadium
4.3 km
Edinburgh Castle
2.1 km
Airports
Edinburgh
16 km
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Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station
1.9 km
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The accommodation welcomes guests to 84 rooms fitted with ironing equipment as well as a LCD TV set. Bedrooms come with large beds. You'll find nice touches like a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hair dryer and towels to enhance your stay.
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Allan
2024-06-07
9/10
Cheap and tidy units with a massive bed and nice smelling toiletries plus excellent blackout curtains, pleasant employees. Very quiet area, central location next to a nice restaurant as well as well as restaurants and bars/pubs. About 5 minutes walk from a victorian museum.
Charles
2024-05-03
9/10
We had a deluxe single room with an iron with ironing board, an electric kettle, and a larder.
Roland
2024-02-22
8/10
Possibly the best and real good stay for a weekend in Edinburgh. Brand-new units with views of the greenery. Coffee, tea, cereals, muffins, and fresh bread for breakfast, nice touch.
Gilbert
2024-02-20
8/10
Thanks to really good staff I had a cheap deluxe king room with views of the greenery. A bathtub was particularly well equipped and everything was good.
Malcolm
2024-02-12
9/10
In overall, the place is safe, has superfriendly staff with one member of staff on. Make sure you stay in the deluxe king room with an excellent breakfast. Thank you guys for the service!
John
2024-02-10
5/10
It was clean with very efficient staff at the reception desk. We had a large bedroom. The view over the garden from the window was worth every penny. The location for our purpose was convenient and decent, next to a bus stop. Great to be 400 metres away from Puffle Waffle, enjoyed our meal there.
Didn't like the area, it was quite uncomfortable.
Terence
2024-02-01
7/10
Cheerful, fairly clean place with decent views. Pastries, eggs, bacon, slices of fresh bread, and fruit in the morning.
Danny
2024-01-30
5/10
Overall I spent my time really good. Pastries, eggs, bacon, fresh bread, and fruit provided for breakfast was reasonably priced. My deluxe twin room was adequate, appreciated it. The staff was wonderful, elegant all the time. The location was unbeatable, on residence of the Salisbury Green, good value in contrast to other hotels.
The area was uncomfortable.
John
2024-01-18
7/10
We booked deluxe queen room and could use wake-up service, available in it. The room design was modern and the beds were very big. The hotel had indeed a comfortable location to the Waverley bus station. Street food restaurant On a Roll was 500 metres away from the place.
Ronnie
2024-01-10
9/10
Our hotel is set in a central location near nice restaurants, the Salisbury Crags and Very close to the centre. Its not too far away from Kismot, spent evening there.
G.
2024-01-06
8/10
Nice place with modern facilities. Unbeatable and stunning location very close to bus stop and great area.
Anthony
2023-12-28
8/10
The hotel's location was wonderful, just off frequent buses going to the Royal Mile and outskirts of Edinburgh. I often went to On a Roll to pick up some food. Neat room, besides I had a pleasant view to the Holyrood park. The food was high quality, I tried fresh fruit, muffins, pastries, eggs, and fresh bread.
William
2023-12-21
7/10
The bedroom was delightful and adequate. The hotel was in the remote setting in the restaurant at the time. I usually went to Upper Crust to grab a bite.
Guy
2023-12-15
9/10
Peaceful place with super friendly staff on one member of staff, loved it.
Roy
2023-12-04
8/10
The deluxe queen room with a view, facilities worked for us.
Bertram
2023-11-25
9/10
Marvellous facilities and a large and good hot breakfast with ceral, pastries and black pudding.
Nicholas
2023-10-26
7/10
Nice place! Pastries, eggs, bacon, fresh bread, and fruit served for breakfast.
Uncomfortable area.
Joseph
2023-10-24
7/10
As for me, the location was comfortable, next to Edinburgh from now on and the west coast of Scotland. I found Southpour offering shots and different drinks 1 km of the venue.
Hannah
2023-10-21
9/10
Everything there was great and the staff were polite and fast. There was an exceptionally comfortable bed that I enjoyed in the deluxe room. The bathroom was luxury but it worked for my 2 days in this hotel.
Alan
2023-10-20
9/10
Thank you for a fairly nice stay, enjoyed it. Cheerful place with welcoming staff, everything was great. Airy deluxe room was spotless.
John
2023-10-16
7/10
Really enjoyed the place, had a quite comfortable stay for the Calcutta Cup weekend. The venue was in a central location near to the surrounding park as well as South Bridge/North Bridge. Easily reached Sofia's, located just a pleasant stroll away from the hotel, had lunch/dinner there.
Raymond
2023-10-10
8/10
Everything was great and met expectations. The deluxe room was extremely spacious and cheap with bathroom, a shower plus the TV.
Edmund
2023-10-07
7/10
The deluxe twin room was adequate with an exquisite shower. The staff were wonderful, unbeatable location to Arthur's Seat park. I found there a huge variety of restaurants to eat, like Sofia's that is only 5 minutes' walk away.
Harry
2023-10-04
7/10
Modern design of interiors in deluxe queen room. An electric kettle, a larder, and a hair dryer in the room. Amazing, stunning location in Edinburgh, next to the nearby university campus and public transport links.
Albert
2023-09-26
7/10
The place was clean with a modern design and very efficient staff. Coffee, tea, cereal, muffins, and slices of fresh bread were good and overall there was plenty of food. The location was comfortable with a bus station next to the accommodation. Had lunch/dinner at Apiary Restaurant, which I found relatively near the hotel.
Jill
2023-09-06
8/10
The breakfast includes brilliant food, such as fresh fruit, muffins, pastries, eggs, and bread. Its location is particularly good and fab, near bars, restaurants, Close to the bus stop and other attractions.
Roland
2023-09-03
9/10
Cheap and airy rooms with an electric kettle, a larder, and a hair dryer. Good sleep in an exceptionally comfortable bed.
Paul
2023-08-31
7/10
Great and lovely location, with a pleasant view to the greenery. Pretty close to the airport, 15 km.
Alfred
2023-08-28
9/10
I had deluxe room which was adequate, exceptionally comfortable bed. Had unbeatable location in a lovely quiet area.
Andrew
2023-08-11
7/10
Fairly clean place with polite and fast staff members and greenery views. An iron and ironing board, an electric kettle, and a larder available in the deluxe room. Fairly nice stay of very fast service, no reason to complain.
Nathan
2023-08-09
9/10
Clean and charming place, has excellent views of the greenery. Overall the room is delightful, adequate and includes coffee/tea making equipment and heating. It offers a stunning location and has fabulous staff with excellent customer service given.
Michael
2023-07-17
7/10
Reasonably spacious and cheap room and really kind stuff on one member of staff. Good drinks and pastries, eggs, bacon, slices of fresh bread and fruit.
Arthur
2023-07-06
7/10
Marvellous and beautiful location, very large restaurant. Amazing stay in new area. Deluxe queen room with coffee and nice bathroom facilities plus TV.
John
2023-05-27
7/10
Nicely refurbished and newly renovated units with a shower.
Peter
2023-05-15
7/10
The room was particularly good with breakfast when I arrived.
Sarah
2023-05-03
9/10
Neat rooms with huge bathrooms & excellent facilities, hot drinks plus a beautiful view, fantastic service.
Maria
2023-04-25
9/10
Everything was very good, the full cooked breakfast was totally worth it. The deluxe queen room was nicely decorated and brand-new. Convenient location interested in plants made it easy to get to key attractions. In Sofia's, located nearby I had Indian meals.
Joe
2023-04-24
8/10
Full cooked breakfast was savoury with optional additional hot food cooked to order.
Charlotte
2023-04-20
7/10
Unbeatable location not far from South Bridge/North Bridge, and the centre of Edinburgh & a less than half a hour walk, and excellent views. Exceptionally comfortable bed in deluxe twin room with a trouser press, heating, and a writing table.
Alan
2023-04-09
8/10
Cheap and tidy rooms with pleasant greenery view. Quick check in and an excellent service throughout my stay.
William
2023-03-24
9/10
Its location right next to St Anthony's Chapel was marvellous and peaceful. Incredible staff, offered us wake up service and ironing.
Kevin
2023-03-21
7/10
Accommodation was big size and truly exceptional with friendly efficient and very efficient staff with one member of staff on.
Brian
2023-03-10
8/10
Terrific and fairly clean place, decent view over back garden. Great location right by shops in local area and the Scotland main sights, high quality food. Also, to Holyrood park.
William
2023-03-06
9/10
Central location, not too far from a combined museum. Approximately 26 minutes' drive from airport. A compact and well priced room with trouser press, a fabulously comfortable bed, breakfast on Saturday.
John
2023-03-05
7/10
I had an airy and exceptional room with coffee and windows with a view.
Jimmy
2023-03-02
9/10
We booked a nicely refurbished room with an even bigger bathroom with a bath & separate shower.
Gary
2023-02-26
9/10
It was a terrific place, had elegant staff with excellent customer service given.
William
2023-01-03
9/10
The service was excellent, I had 2 wonderful nights here. The location was unbeatable - very close to Edinburgh, the centre and the bus station.
Archibald
2022-12-09
7/10
Would definitely return, it was a great stay for a weekend in Edinburgh. The place is fairly clean, the room is gorgeous, the staff is kind. The location is unbeatable, approx 10-15 minutes' walk from Queen's Hall.
Michael
2022-12-05
8/10
The rooms were huge with a very large bathroom with a bath and the breakfast was quick. The service was very good, just like I expected.
Mervyn
2022-12-01
8/10
Overall it was a wonderful stay for a weekend in Edinburgh. The staff were superfriendly and accommodating and knew how to help. The hotel's location was central, to a nature area.
Stephen
2022-11-28
8/10
The staff were polite and the setting was brilliant.
Andrew
2022-11-26
8/10
Staff were attentive and exceptional, and facilities were excellent here. The location was stunning and magnificent, next to a bus stop.
Peter
2022-11-05
9/10
Spacious room with bedrooms and extremely comfortable bed plus good selection of hot drinks.
Alistair
2022-11-03
9/10
Spotless rooms with modern bathroom, food fabulous. Very impressed with a laptop safe, central heating and an iron available. Marvellous and incredible location right at St Anthony's Chapel:)))
Harry
2022-10-30
9/10
The room itself was high-class and had an incredible view of the hills. The beds were really big, and the breakfast was savoury and hearty. The venue was set in the central position so close to the restaurant, Edinburgh and centre.
John
2022-10-27
9/10
We stay in deluxe twin room quite often, it is huge and impressive. The staff is informative, makes sure that the place is fairly clean. The location is unbeatable, close enough to Edinburgh as well as the shops.
Bernard
2022-10-22
8/10
Plenty of amazing food for meals. Excellent service, a really nice restaurant on site.
Jill
2022-10-07
9/10
Marvellous and incredible location, a short walk from St Anthony's Chapel. 26 minutes by car from the airport. Soundproof room with a view, good offer. Fantastic breakfast with various food choice.
Samuel
2022-09-30
9/10
I loved it, its staff and food.
Gerry
2022-09-21
8/10
This was a comfortable stay for a weekend in Edinburgh with reasonable prices. I loved the room with comfortable bed.
Matthew
2022-09-06
8/10
The room we were upgraded to was tidy and included a private safe, central heating and an iron.
Aidan Ryan
2022-09-06
9/10
I was upgraded to fabulous deluxe twin room with good selection of hot drinks. The location was amazing - not far from city centre and taxi and Edinburgh Old Town.
John
2022-08-09
9/10
Staff and food were pleasant, we enjoyed that everything was brand-new. Our exceptional room had a private safe, central heating and an iron. The location was amazing, within easy walking distance of Prestonfield Golf Club. The downstairs bar was nice! Spent here 1 wonderful day and would definitely return here.
Joseph
2022-06-30
9/10
The venue is not fancy tbh, nonetheless it has second to none location and staff. Fine staff are with one receptionist.
Richard
2022-06-13
7/10
Loved my lovely stay on the night of our stay. I was met by high quality and efficient staff at the reception.
Paul
2022-06-06
8/10
I loved this eco-friendly hotel and stayed for 1 night here. Its location was central, right at Royal Commonwealth Pool. Lots of food options around 10-15 minutes walk from the venue.
William
2022-04-24
8/10
I loved to be here, everything was perfect. Accommodating staff made my stay very nice and the service was first-class.
Nicholas
2022-03-18
9/10
Everything was really good, so were magnificent views of the hills. The staff was amicable, provided an efficient check-in and a late check-out. Downstairs bar was excellent and reasonably priced.
Mike
2022-03-13
8/10
Fairly clean hotel, I loved fantastic staff and rooms. The breakfast had lots of options, pastries, fruit, cereals, breads and toast. Good value compared to other places, had a really nice stay at a Campus Property.
Andrew
2022-02-18
9/10
Good staff and location, I loved this unique hotel.
José
2022-02-14
9/10
Thank you for my enjoyable stay, I would stay here again. It's functional and spotless hotel, has fab location within walking distance of the centre.
Allan
2022-01-07
5/10
Well-maintained budget hotel with great location and staff.
Wi-Fi was bad.
Harold
2021-12-30
7/10
Nothing too much trouble, I had an excellent experience. Liked staff and location, they were VERY GOOD.
Harry
2021-12-26
7/10
Actually everything was fantastic, my next choice again in Edinburgh. This hotel was cozy and I liked it. The staff was attentive. The property was in a central setting near Hollyrood park at the foot of Arthur's Seat.
Lee
2021-12-14
9/10
kudos to welcoming staff, panoramic views, unbeatable location close to the university.
Alec
2021-12-12
9/10
Cheery personal, wonderful views, exceptional location really close to the University, quiet park. The continental breakfasts were large. The English bar in the hotel had plenty of welcome tea, wines and great cocktails throughout the day. Loved my stay, it was really lovely.
Harry
2021-11-21
7/10
Impeccable location, absolutely gorgeous room, superbly friendly staff, very good wi-fi. Outstanding American breakfast - different eggs, sausages, hot waffles and cheese. Clean and recently refurbished hotel in Newington district. Also - not far from city centre, 30 and Hollyrood park. Polite service provided there too.
Perry
2021-10-02
8/10
Elegant employees. Exceptional room with comfortable bed and climate control, Wi-Fi and terrace. The breakfast was magnificent, they make a lot of meals. Very efficient service an a la carte restaurant onsite.
William
2021-09-10
6/10
Staff is caring, location is very pleasant, breakfast is exceptionally good.
Unfortunately wi-fi was very poor.
Frank
2021-09-06
9/10
The hotel was spotless and the pool was great. Favorable location not too far away from arthur's seat. Twin bedroom and luxurious bathroom. The staff were enthusiastic and energetic as well.
Justin
2021-09-06
8/10
Rooms were comfy and bed was big, staff were absolutely lovely. The breakfast was lovely with lots of food.
Judith
2021-09-02
8/10
great staff and the place was spotless. absolutely superb breakfast, attentive service.
Steven
2021-08-06
8/10
Perfect location, very comfortable atmosphere, contemporary rooms. There was lots of appetising meals: D
Mark
2021-07-19
8/10
Exceptional service, relatively quiet location and continental breakfast. The highly professional staff there were happy to help.
Michael
2021-07-16
7/10
The staff was warm, rooms were high standard, small place to stay. They made my stay fabulous. Breakfast was exceptional - lots of food and fine drinks.
George
2021-04-19
9/10
Very pleasant experience and good value. Pretty clean hotel, very calm location. Big enough suite and super bed. The service at this town venue was top notch!
John
2021-02-01
8/10
View of sunsets was lovely. In addition, free Wi-Fi was provided.
Lionel
2020-10-27
8/10
We really loved everything there, especially staff and rooms.
Gilbert
2020-09-27
9/10
We enjoyed our stay. Having a hair dryer, guest toiletries and bath sheets was a bonus. Just a 20-minute stroll to the centre.
Georgia
2020-04-27
9/10
Comfortable beds. Finally, the hotel's restaurant was huge.
Ashley
2019-12-06
9/10
Hotel's position an easy walk to all my favourite places, like commonwealth pool. You can fastly get to Kismot, that is just 500 metres away. View from the room was MAGNIFICENT. Free parking available on-site.
