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The Scott

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near University of Edinburgh

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The Scott

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Lounge
Garden
Signature Double Room
Daily full breakfast (GBP 15.50 per person)
Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Overview of The Scott

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
18 Holyrood Park Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Edinburgh14 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile4 min drive
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle5 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)33 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room Single Use

  • 20.96 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

  • 20.96 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room Single Use

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room Single Use

  • 24.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Double Room

Signature Double Room

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • 24.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi
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The price is CA $658
per night
CA $790 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
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About the area

Edinburgh

Southside stay.Your stay at this Southside hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of University of Edinburgh and Royal Mile. Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 14 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive
  • Grassmarket - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive
  • Arthur's Seat - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 5 min drive
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Holyrood Distillery - 7 min walk
  • Cask & Barrel Southside - 9 min walk
  • The Abbey - 9 min walk
  • Southpour - 8 min walk
  • The Salisbury Arms - 5 min walk

About this property

The Scott

4-star hotel near University of Edinburgh
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Scott also features a garden and a front-desk safe. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Scott offers 36 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: GBP 15.50 for adults and GBP 15.50 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
The onsite bar is not staffed. Guests may purchase drinks and refreshments at the self-service bar from noon to 1 AM. Payment details are available at the front desk.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.50 for adults and GBP 15.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Scott Hotel
The Scott Edinburgh
The Scott Hotel Edinburgh

The Scott Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 185 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 185 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 185 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 185 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 185 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Scott Hotel team went out of their way to help us check in early after our sleepless night on the Caledonian Sleeper. This is a lovely hotel and we will be back to stay at it again. We gave 3/5 stars for the areas surrounding The Scott Hotel as we think more can be done with The Scholar’s bar next door, which is the option as a hotel bar for The Scott Hotel. Perhaps install more welcoming lighting as it was very brightly lit. But that’s a minor quibble about our fantastic stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Winston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely We back soon!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very interesting building & position
University hotels and Bistro next door. Taxi ride from the City Centre but walkable if fit - 30 mins. Charming 17th C decor in breakfast room and lounges. Arthur’sSeat is nearby in Holyrood Park and a great area for walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

J. Hollick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely
Situated within the University of Edinburgh near Holyrood. Free parking. Lovely setting and hotel. We were in Room 25 and it was very comfortable and spacious. You can dine in the adjacent Scholars Hotel but we did not try it. Breakfast was lovely. The hotel is close to the Commonwealth Pool. It’s an easy 25 mins walk to Princes Street with lots to see along the way. Buses 2,4,14,30 and 33 will take you into town for £2. We will book here again as it’s such a lovely relaxed place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm and welcoming stay in atmospheric hotel
The staff was incredibly friendly, helpful, and foreseeing of all of our needs. We were travelling with our (small) dog and the whole staff was genuinely welcoming to all three of us, and made our stay as easy and comfortable as possible: giving dog-friendly recommendations, keeping our luggage on the last day etc. For people travelling with dogs: the hotel accomodates your stay with a bed, towel, and little treats, which made for a very nice thoughtful touch. The room was very cosy, nicely decorated, with enough storage (weekend bags and small luggage), and the basic refreshments were on-point and in sufficient quantities. Bed comfy, bathroom very clean, good shower, nice products. Noise level okay as we were a bit remote in a corner of the property. Overall, hotel is warm and welcoming, decor is pleasant, from the lobby to the coffee lounge. The location was good, within walking distance of a couple of main streets and a few coffee places, whisky bars, and 5' away from a path up to Arthur's seat, plus lots of buses to get into the city center.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Scott, it's a beautiful hotel with extremely helpful and polite staff. We will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023