The Scholar Hotel

18 Holyrood Park Road, Newington, Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Foot of Arthur's Seat

The 4-star newly renovated The Scholar Hotel Edinburgh is located merely 1.8 km from John Knox House and features a shared lounge, a golf course, and a garden on site.

Location

The smoke-free hotel has a beautiful setting within 25 minutes' walk of The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church. This Edinburgh hotel offers location just 1.9 km from the Greyfriars Bobby's Grave. The surroundings include meadows, which are within walking distance of the Scholar Edinburgh. The accommodation is centrally situated in close proximity to The Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation Synagogue. The hotel is located 20 km from Edinburgh airport and about 200 metres from Abbeymount bus stop.

Rooms

There are 84 rooms at The Scholar Hotel, each of them has an iron with ironing board, as well as entertainment amenities such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. For your comfort, you will find a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hair dryer and complimentary toiletries.

Food & Drinks

The property serves a quality breakfast to all guests. At The Scholar is an in-house à la carte restaurant, serving Scottish dishes. There is a lounge bar onsite.

Leisure & Activities

Alternatively, guests can exercise in a gym facility.

Why choose The Scholar Hotel Edinburgh

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  • Complimentary electric car charging

  • Locally sourced Scottish dining

  • Luxury bedrooms with Elite mattresses

  • Garden terrace with views

Main amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Free parking

  • 24-hour services

  • Sports activities

  • On-site Dining

  • Child-friendly

  • Pets

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  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour services
  • Sports activities
  • On-site Dining
  • Child-friendly
  • Pets
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Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Free parking
  • Off-site car park

Activities

  • Golf course

Property services

  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Dining options

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

In the kitchen

  • Electric kettle

For kids

  • Cots

Recreation

  • Garden area

In the rooms

  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities

In the bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Design

  • Carpeted floor

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Key card access

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out:
until 11:00
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Enter dates to see availability

From USD 82 per night
Check-in 20 Nov 2025
Check-out 21 Nov 2025
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0

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18 Holyrood Park Road, Newington, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

 -  Foot of Arthur's Seat
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    From USD 82 per night
    Check-in 20 Nov 2025
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    Guests 2 guests

    Adults:

    2

    Children:

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    Check-in & out
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    21 Nov 2025
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    18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Important information
    The Scholar
    Check-in:
    from 15:00 until 23:59
    Check-out:
    until 11:00
    • Children and extra beds
    • There are no extra beds provided in a room.