The Scholar

Good to know

• Restaurant
• Bar/Lounge
• Room service
• Free Wi-Fi
• Coffee machine
• Free parking
• Flat-screen TV
• TV
• Cable or satellite TV
• Free toiletries

Most Popular Landmarks

• University of Edinburgh0.8 mi
• National Museum of Scotland0.9 mi
• Scottish Parliament Building0.9 mi
• The Royal Mile0.9 mi
• Holyrood Palace1 mi
• St Giles' Cathedral1.1 mi
• Grassmarket1.1 mi
• Calton Hill1.2 mi
• Edinburgh Castle1.3 mi
• Princes Street Gardens1.3 mi
• Princes Street1.3 mi
• St. Andrew Square1.4 mi

• How close is The Scholar to the nearest airport, Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

  The distance between the closest airport, Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport, and The Scholar is 7.8 mi and the expected drive time is about 0h 15m. Your drive time between the two can vary based on the time of day and traffic trends of the area.

• What is the best way for guests to get from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to The Scholar?

  Getting from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to The Scholar can be as easy as hiring a car at the airport’s car hire desk for, on average, £14/day in Edinburgh. Luckily, The Scholar has parking on site for guests who choose this method of transportation. Taking a taxi or rideshare service from the nearest airport, Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport, to your hotel is often the most cost-effective transportation solution.

• Is The Scholar considered pet-friendly?

  Guests are allowed to bring house pets to The Scholar during their stay.

• How close is The Scholar from the Edinburgh city centre?

  The Scholar is 0.4 mi away from the centre of Newington, Edinburgh. Consider visiting Festival Theatre, a popular landmark that can be accessed from The Scholar by various forms of transportation.

• What is the The Scholar phone number?

  The best way to contact The Scholar is by calling +44 131 651 2007.

• Does The Scholar have Wi-Fi available?

  Yes, The Scholar has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

• What is the check-out time at The Scholar?

  The standard check-out time at The Scholar is 11:00. Guests can usually check-in from 15:00. Special arrangements may be available if discussed with the front desk.

• How much does it cost to stay at The Scholar, Edinburgh?

  £66 per night is the best price found recently for a room at The Scholar, with average deals around £170 per night. Enter your dates in the form above to see current prices.

• Is there a restaurant at The Scholar?

  Yes, food can be ordered from the The Scholar restaurant. Opening times may vary. They also have a bar service for drinks.

• Does The Scholar have a laundry service?

  Yes, there is a hotel laundry service for guests at The Scholar. No need to pack a travel iron either, as the accommodation can provide one.

• What is the cheapest month to stay at The Scholar?

  For the best chance to save money on your The Scholar reservation, consider staying in January, when prices are typically at their lowest (£98).

• In what area of Edinburgh is The Scholar located?

  The Scholar is located within the Southside area of Edinburgh. Utilise the map on this page to understand where The Scholar is in relation to the rest of Edinburgh.

• What is the cheapest day to check into The Scholar?

  Consider checking into The Scholar on Wednesday, when the nightly price is typically at its lowest (average nightly rate of £139).

• How far is The Scholar from Greyfriars Kirk?

  The Scholar is about 1 mi from Greyfriars Kirk, one of Edinburgh’s most popular landmarks.

• Is The Scholar close to Usher Hall?

  Walking distance - there’s 1.4 mi between Usher Hall and The Scholar.