The Scholar
A calm retreat near Holyrood Park
Ranked #3 in Hotels with a pool in Edinburgh, and on 2 more rankings.
The Scholar is a hotel in Edinburgh.
The Scholar is a newly refurbished boutique hotel in Edinburgh’s Southside. It offers luxury bedrooms and modern dining facilities.
At a glance
| Map | OpenStreetMap |
| Best for | leisure travellers seeking proximity to parks |
From The Scholar's own website and OpenStreetMap.
Company facts
| Social profiles | Facebook, Instagram |
Facilities and features
Its website also mentions:
- Restaurant
- Breakfast
- Pool
- Gym
- Parking
What stands out
The Scholar provides free WiFi and complimentary on-site parking.
“Free WiFi throughout the hotel Complimentary onsite parking, including electric car charging points (subject to availability)”The Scholar, own website
The hotel features Abacus brasserie serving Scottish produce with Mediterranean flair.
“Our contemporary brasserie, Abacus, serves breakfast each morning before moving to an all-day menu”The Scholar, own website
Worth knowing before you book
The Scholar has limited parking spaces and charges for electric vehicle charging.
“We offer free parking on site but have limited availability. Charges apply to our 18 electric vehicle charging points (electric charging requires a 'ChargePlace Scotland' app).”The Scholar, own website
How it ranks
The Scholar is ranked 3rd of 10 in Hotels with a pool in Edinburgh (Lister Score 74.7), 6th of 10 in Pet-friendly hotels in Edinburgh (Lister Score 74.7) and 7th of 10 in Hotels with a gym in Edinburgh (Lister Score 64.7).
#3 in Hotels with a pool in Edinburgh · Lister Score 74.7
Unrated, 1.9 km from the centre of Edinburgh, part of uoecollection.com.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; location 14.7; how complete its published information is 14; star rating 6.
“The Royal Commonwealth Pool is next door, providing gym, swim and leisure facilities which can be accessed for a drop-in fee.”The Scholar, own website
| Rank | Hotels with a pool in Edinburgh | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rosehall Hotel | 87.7 |
| 2 | Ibis | 82.0 |
| 3 | The Scholar | 74.7 |
| 4 | Edinburgh Whisky House Hotel | 74.1 |
| 5 | Cheval Old Town Chambers | 70.0 |
| 6 | KM Central | 68.6 |
| 7 | The Hoxton | 66.8 |
| 8 | Village Hotel | 63.8 |
| 9 | Fingal | 62.5 |
| 10 | Twin Lions Hotel | 56.4 |
#6 in Pet-friendly hotels in Edinburgh · Lister Score 74.7
Unrated, 1.9 km from the centre of Edinburgh, part of uoecollection.com.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; location 14.7; how complete its published information is 14; star rating 6.
“Dog-Friendly Stays We’re pleased to welcome dogs as part of the family.”The Scholar, own website
| Rank | Pet-friendly hotels in Edinburgh | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ibis Styles | 92.0 |
| 2 | Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge | 91.9 |
| 3 | Adagio | 86.0 |
| 4 | BrewDog Edinburgh Doghouse | 82.0 |
| 5 | Haymarket Hotel | 77.7 |
| 6 | The Scholar | 74.7 |
| 7 | Bruntsfield Hotel | 74.5 |
| 8 | Cheval Old Town Chambers | 70.0 |
| 9 | KM Central | 68.6 |
| 10 | Ibis Budget Edinburgh Park | 68.0 |
#7 in Hotels with a gym in Edinburgh · Lister Score 64.7
Unrated, 1.9 km from the centre of Edinburgh, part of uoecollection.com.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 30; location 14.7; how complete its published information is 14; star rating 6.
| Rank | Hotels with a gym in Edinburgh | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gleneagles Townhouse | 96.0 |
| 2 | Adagio | 86.0 |
| 3 | Holyrood Aparthotel | 85.9 |
| 4 | Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel | 79.8 |
| 5 | KM Central | 78.6 |
| 6 | Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh | 72.0 |
| 7 | The Scholar | 64.7 |
| 8 | Fingal | 62.5 |
| 9 | Kings Manor Hotel | 62.5 |
| 10 | Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club | 58.0 |
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Scholar?
The Scholar is in Edinburgh.
How does The Scholar rank on Lister?
The Scholar is ranked 3rd of 10 in Hotels with a pool in Edinburgh (Lister Score 74.7), 6th of 10 in Pet-friendly hotels in Edinburgh (Lister Score 74.7) and 7th of 10 in Hotels with a gym in Edinburgh (Lister Score 64.7).
What facilities does The Scholar have?
Its own website mentions restaurant, breakfast, pool, gym and parking.