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The Scholar

4.0 star property
Escape into this eco-certified haven where university charm meets modern comforts. Bike through historic streets or relax with a delicious meal from the hotel’s restaurant.

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Exterior
Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily
Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily
Food and drink
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
The current price is AED 329
AED 394 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Single Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Laptop-compatible safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Laptop-compatible safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Scholar pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Scholar?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Scholar?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Scholar?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Scholar located?

Located in Southside, this eco-certified hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Royal Mile, and University of Edinburgh. Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 mi (3 km). Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 28 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 28 minutes.

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The Scholar Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 556 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Abdirahman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious clean rooms, big comfortable bed, good breakfast, quiet location but within walking distance of city centre
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms and very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay here. Beds were super comfy, shower was great and room was lovely and warm. Would definitely stay again. Reception staff super friendly also.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great stay, friendly staff good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very convenient and staff are super attentive and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, spacious room, short walk into the city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

pansy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff always went above and beyond to help us with anything we needed during our stay. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable roomwith good amenities and onsite parking. About 30 minute walk to Royal Mile. Staff have been exceptionally helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was always made up during the day and there was plenty of refreshments for us to share. The toiletries smelled nice and the towels were very soft. There was a dining area however we did not use this but from the outside it looked lovely and cosy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, convenient location, clean, good size rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raushanah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay here was perfect. I loved everything and would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this property was ideal for a brisk walk into Old Town or a hike up Arthurs's Seat. A very clean and comfortable place to stay that I will recommend to people in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel
Wonderful stay - quality hotel. Quiet, comfortable beds and good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vasiliki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at The Scholar. The room was wonderful and very clean, the team was very polite and attentive (we received a wonderful hand written note as we were celebrating a special occasion, which was such a thoughtful touch!). It’s a 30 minute walk from the old town but the bus stop is right outside the hotel with regular buses. There was no mini fridge in the room, although we didn’t need it. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super place, would stay again
Really enjoyed my stay, couldn't really fault it tbh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Keep up the good work
An absolute jem of a hotel, superb staff and service, very comfortable and well furnished room. Great value for money. Will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, comfortable and easy to get to. Staff are efficient and super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dog friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a pleasant stay and would stay again! The staff was very kind to us and helped us with our checkout / complimentary breakfast, in record time, in order to make our flight!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the Scholar. The bed was comfortable and big, and all the staff was so friendly and helpful, especially Daniela! The coffee and teas and cookies in the room were a nice touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024