Hotel★★★★
The Scholar
Southside, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
About The Scholar
The Scholar is a hotel in Southside, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 54 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.9 km from the centre of Edinburgh. The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 13 km away.
- Type
- Hotel
- Star rating
- ★★★★
- Check-in from
- 15:00
- Check-out until
- 11:00
- Other stays within 500 m
- 22
18 Holyrood Park Road uoecollection.com
Prices
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
How The Scholar scores
Better rated than 75% of hotels in Edinburgh
- Guest rating 8.9
- Location 5.2
- Beach access 0.0
- Public transport 8.1
Edinburgh average
Rating on Google
4.7/5
From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.
Amenities
Food & drink
- Breakfast
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Free parking
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 5.2/10
- Walk grade
- 48/100 Somewhat walkable
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 30
- Sights within 1 km
- 0
| Nearest beachPortobello Beach | 3.9 km9 min drive |
|---|---|
| Nearest stationSt Leonards railway station | 510 m8 min walk |
| Nearest airportEdinburgh Airport (EDI) | 13 km28 min drive |
| Distance to the centreEdinburgh | 1.9 km4 min drive |
Sights nearby
- Surgeons' Hall Museums1.2 km
- Edinburgh Castle Palace Vaults1.2 km
- Edinburgh Surgical Museum1.2 km
- Centre for the Study of Modern & Contemporary History1.4 km
- The Anatomical Museum1.4 km
- Bullion Stone1.4 km
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Questions about The Scholar
How do guests rate The Scholar?
The Scholar has a guest rating of 8.9 out of 10 from 54 reviews, which is better than 75% of rated hotels in Edinburgh.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Scholar?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.
Does The Scholar include breakfast?
Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.
Is there parking at The Scholar?
Yes, the listing mentions free parking.
How far is The Scholar from the airport?
The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 13 km away in a straight line.
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score