The Scholar
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Across the reviews, The Scholar is praised for friendly, attentive staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and a peaceful university-campus setting with easy bus links and walkable access to Arthur’s Seat and the city center, plus convenient on-site parking.
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Willem
Apr 12, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Alison
Apr 5, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Wendy
Mar 30, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Alicia
Mar 20, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Ann
Mar 18, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Location
With a stay at The Scholar, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 5-minute drive of Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Princes Street.
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Free self-parking is available on-site, and it includes electric car charging stations.
Full breakfasts are served for a fee, approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and children. Weekday serving hours are from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 30.00 per pet, which may vary based on the length of stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms. Specific accessibility features for bathrooms are not detailed.
The hotel is centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 5-minute drive of the Royal Mile and the University of Edinburgh. It is approximately 1.8 miles from Edinburgh Castle and 1.7 miles from Princes Street.
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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