The Scholar

National Ratings

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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.

Rooms

Stay in one of 72 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.

Attractions

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Holyrood Park - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi Royal Commonwealth Pool - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi National Library of Scotland - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Queen's Hall - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi The Meadows - 1 km / 0.6 mi University of Edinburgh - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi Arthur's Seat - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi George Square - 1.6 km / 1 mi Festival Theatre - 1.7 km / 1 mi Potterrow Student Centre - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi Edinburgh Vaults - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi Dynamic Earth - 2 km / 1.2 mi Royal Mile - 2 km / 1.3 mi Scottish Parliament - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi MacEwan Hall - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi

The nearest major airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 21.3 km / 13.2 mi

Amenities

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

Business Amenities

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

Dining

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.