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The Scott

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Lounge
Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds
Reception
Daily full breakfast (GBP 15.50 per person)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Restaurant
  • Parking included
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
18 Holyrood Park Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY
  • University of Edinburgh
    14 min walk
  • National Museum of Scotland
    5 min drive
  • Royal Mile
    5 min drive
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    42 min drive

Room options

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

Classic Double Room Single Use

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Classic Double Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • 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

  • 213.5 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room Single Use

  • 213.5 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room Single Use

  • 264 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Double Room

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

  • 264 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

With a stay at The Scott in Edinburgh (Southside), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. .This eco-certified hotel is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Princes Street.

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Arthur's Seat - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Princes Street - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 11 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Abbey - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Southpour - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Old Bell Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Scott

Eco-certified Edinburgh hotel in Southside with free parking
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 36 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At The Scott, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite 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.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Velvet Lounge - Onsite bar.
Bonnar's at The Scott - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 15.50 for adults and GBP 15.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bonnar's at The Scott
  • Velvet Lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 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
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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. 276 out of 341 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 341 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 341 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 341 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 341 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the bus, quiet neighborhood. Clean, comfortable room. The available breakfast was very good. Coffee machine and water with citrus fruit flavoring it available in the lobby were appreciated more than you would think. Overall, great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

adam

Mirror please!
The stay was amazing and staff are excellent. I would only had a full body mirrior in the rooom and maybe a mirror over the coffee bar so it can double as a vanity. I was in room 37 and the only had a small mirror in the bathroom that we had to bend down to use
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel!!!
All the staff were really polite, friendly and helpful from reception desk to the bar (where the chap was very knowledgeable about whiskey!) & again at breakfast. We were upgraded to a lovely room which was a nice surprise & they catered for my vegetarian, gluten intolerant wife for breakfast. Overall a great stay in a lovely hotel which is walking distance to the city centre & we would definitely recomend & use again when we return to Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Sunset

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful old hotel with great service and staff. The 6 course dinner is not to be missed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend
We stayed in room 15 and it was stunning. The hotel staff were very friendly and accommodating. Our room was clean and the bed was really comfortable. We had blackout curtains and the bathroom had a large bath and rain shower and the water pressure was incredible. The breakfast was delicious and came with a well stocked continental option and hot drinks. We would recommend exploring the grounds and relaxing in the velvet room. The hotel was close to the centre of Edinburgh without the noise. We slept very well and would come again. Also you could use the gym and pool they recommend but the commonwealth pool is less than a 5 minute walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ronnie Yang
It’s a really amazing journey staying at Scott, irrespective of room facility, crew service and behavior, but also the food quality such like the breakfast will give you some refreshment at the very beginning of the day. In short, it’s highly recommended to have some great experience to engage and being with the team and moment in this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hernan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel! Super friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Freda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean rooms very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Edinburgh
Stayed here for the Edinburgh festival. Perfect place to get away from the madness of the city centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Scott staff was incredibly helpful. The room was nice and the breakfast was tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Djenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best place I’ve ever stayed. It’s very cozy and feels safe. I loved the gym on the grounds. I’m really looking forward to going back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Sunset

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel. Beautiful building, staff was very helpful. We walked to the Tatoo and city centre. Fun atmosphere on campus
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Emily

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is quite beautiful and quaint, on the campus of the university. The staff were kind and helpful. This hotel is a ways from most tourist sites and will require a bus/car and a walk. We struggled to find a good breakfast nearby, but found a few nice cafes about 18 min walk away. The hotel breakfast was not great and the coffees came from a make-it-yourself machine. The hotel wifi was quite bad. We had to leave the hotel to get work done as the wifi would dip in and out constantly, and the connection was overall very poor when it was connected. I’d recommend this hotel for those looking for a more quiet getaway outside of the city center, especially if connectivity is not important.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was always aware of your needs. Meals in the new dining room were beautifully presented and so tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location and wonderful people!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Genuine boutique hotel experience in a unique setting on the edge of the University campus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay at the scott. Top notch service, great location and have I mentioned the staff?? Room was beautiful. Amenities in the room perfection. Breakfast was great. 24 hr coffee/tea station. Whisky bar 12/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are very high quality restaurants at The Scott and its neighboring hotel The Scholar which is a 1 minute walk. The breakfast is excellent as well. Located by a bunch of bus stops which you can buy a 6 dollar bus pass for a day on the bus and tram app for Edinburgh, making transportation to the city very easy. Edinburgh has very nice busses as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous historic hotel about 1 mile from Edinburgh Royal Mile. No lift for heavy cases. Picturesque gardens. Very beautiful breakfast room. Nice breakfast with a lot of choice. Nice bathroom with large shower. Tea and coffee in room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Scottish weekend
We had an amazing couple of nights. Loved everything about the hotel, and especially the helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024