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About this property

The Scholar is a newly refurbished hotel located in the beautiful grounds of the Pollack 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 neighborhood 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, focusing 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 travelers.

Couples in particular 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 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 king bed
and
1 futon bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Larry
United States United States
The breakfast was provided by the Scotts hotel, which is just adjacent to the scholar for breakfast was great no problems at all
Tim
United States United States
We loved the location for access into the Royal Mile. A quick bus ride and you're in the heart of Edinburgh. The room itself was very well kept. It was comfortable, clean and roomy. The staff was friendly and exceptionally helpful. We were able...
Robert
United States United States
Great place to stay. Easy walk to sites and the hop on hop off bus. Everyone was friendly and welcoming.
Diana
Costa Rica Costa Rica
Nice room, good internet and shower. Great breakfast!
Dewitt
United States United States
Clean, quiet nice room - good price - peaceful location - Great Place - Very friendly and helpful staff - No complaints
Brian
United States United States
Great location in proximity to University of Edinburgh student living. Surrounded by areas for hiking outside. 30 minute walk to the University and same walking distance to downtown.
Adam
Norway Norway
Great location and staff, highly recommend the restaurant
Samantha
Greece Greece
The room size was great for what we needed. I also loved the beautiful, modern bathroom. It is really close to the bus lines to get around the city, which was nice as well.
Alsaadi
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
Excellent location. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Good value especially during the holidays. The WiFi, car parking, food and all facilities are available. Public bus stops are steps away and buses run to and from the city center very...
Gabriel
Romania Romania
Our stay at the Schaller Hotel in Edinburgh was fantastic. The staff was warm, professional, and always ready to help with a smile. The room was spotless, stylish, and extremely comfortable—perfect for relaxing after a day in the city. We had...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Brasserie at The Scholar
  • Cuisine
    Scottish
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern

House rules

The Scholar takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

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

Must-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 nonrefundable 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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.