Bring your furry friend to a home away from home at The Scholar, where every tail wag is welcomed with open arms, within a 5-minute drive of Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. This hotel is 5 minutes drive to Edinburgh Castle and 5 minutes drive to Princes Street.

Enjoy hassle-free stays with room service, mini-refrigerator, in-room coffee & tea facilities, complimentary high-speed WiFi, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, daily housekeeping and a flat-screen TV, thoughtful room features designed to suit every guest. Conveniences include a phone, a desk, an iron and ironing board and an in-room safe.

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Property Details

Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.

Nature reserve
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Food and water bowls
Luggage storage
Parking (limited spaces)
Conference center
24-hour front desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Electric car charging station
Free wired internet
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Free WiFi
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of restaurants - 1
Smoke-free property
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Free self parking
Elevator
Bicycle rentals on site
Year Built - 1994
Number of buildings/towers - 1
Total number of rooms - 72
Number of floors - 4

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until midnight. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Other details

Grab a bite to eat at the Abacus, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Royal Commonwealth Pool - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Holyrood Park - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
National Library of Scotland - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Queen's Hall - 1 km / 0.6 mi
The Meadows - 1 km / 0.6 mi
University of Edinburgh - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Arthur's Seat - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
George Square - 1.5 km / 1 mi
Festival Theatre - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Potterrow Student Centre - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Edinburgh Vaults - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
MacEwan Hall - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Dynamic Earth - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Royal Mile - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Scottish Parliament - 2 km / 1.2 mi
The nearest major airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 23.5 km / 14.6 mi

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-out is available.

Hotel policies

General

Professional property host/manager
Contactless check-out is available
No rollaway/extra beds available
Green Tourism Program
Cashless transactions are available

Pets

Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Only dogs are allowed
Pets allowed

Other charges

Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 16.00 for adults and GBP 16.00 for children
Pet fee: GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland EH16 5AY, United Kingdom

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