The Scholar | Hotel in Edinburgh

| 9.2 (1004 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
Newington Hotel | The Scholar

Hotel in Newington, Edinburgh

Hotel with free parking, near Royal Mile
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a conference center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a front-desk safe are onsite.
The Scholar offers 72 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.


The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
Bedroom
  • Heating
  • Bed sheets
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Desk
  • Phone
Breakfast
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends: GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 18.00 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Coffee/tea maker
Parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Elevator
Activities
  • Bicycle rentals
Entertainment
  • LCD TV
  • Digital channels
General
  • Conference center
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • English
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
Internet
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Outdoors
  • Nature reserve

Policies

Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 pm; check-in end time: midnight late check-in subject to availability minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment Policy
Fee for full breakfast: approximately gbp 18.00 for adults and gbp 18.00 for children pet fee: gbp 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay) service animals are exempt from fees the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
Food and water bowls are available pets allowed for an extra charge of gbp 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay) service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only

Cashless transactions are available extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Reviews

Nigel
Feb 1, 2026 05:15:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Simply stunning.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Deluxe Single Room
Room Size: 100 square feet m2
1 Twin Bed
Deluxe Single Room

General

Square meters - 9, No cribs (infant beds), Number of bedrooms - 1, Ping - 3, Bed count minimum 1, Square feet - 100, Bed count maximum 1
Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite
Room Size: 140 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

General

Number of living rooms 0, Outdoor spaces not available, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 4, Square feet - 140, Square meters - 13, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Free cribs/infant beds
Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Ensuite
Room Size: 140 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Ensuite

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 4, Square feet - 140, Square meters - 13, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Free cribs/infant beds
Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite
Room Size: 140 square feet m2
2 Twin Beds
Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 4, Square feet - 140, Square meters - 13, Bed count minimum 2, Free cribs/infant beds, Bed count maximum 2
Family Room
Room Size: 140 square feet m2
2 King Bed and Twin Bed
Family Room

General

Ping - 4, No cribs (infant beds), Number of bedrooms - 1, Square feet - 140, Square meters - 13, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
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