Hotels near Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

"Basic accommodation but good value for the price! Easy to access location, clean, complimentary supplies, good amenities, access to shared kitchen etc. It was quiet at night, the odd bit of noise from doors in the daytime. However you can get free earplugs from reception. The windows don’t open fully so it can get warm in the room, however fans are provided in each room"

"Overall, it's a good hotel. The room has a bed, wardrobe, internet, a desk and chair, and a spacious bathroom. You can request a hairdryer, iron, and toiletries from reception. There's also a shared kitchen available for cooking and food storage. Other pros include entertainment rooms and a laundry facility. On the downside, it's not very close to the city center, the access to rooms is multi-level, the bed is small for two people, and you have to get all the extra amenities from reception."

"I stayed for one night and I had everything I needed. Maybe a kettle in the room would be a nice touch (there was one in the kitchen though). The room was clean, the staff were very nice and professional. It was a little loud in the morning outside the door as some people were leaving and making a lot of noise but that was not a big issue for me."

"Hotel is in great location. A stone throw away from Waverley train station. Staff were very friendly. WiFi is only available for 30 mins free each day and then you have to pay which for paying nearly £100 for one night seems cheeky. I decided to then pay for it for it to keep cutting out every few minutes. When I went to use the body wash/shampoo, it was mainly just water water but the cleaning staff were very quick to come and fix it."

"Stayed 2 nights at The Scholar and appreciated its location for access to the city (The Royal Mile) and to walk up Arthur’s Seat (note we are walkers).  Room was spacious and although it did not have a fridge the front desk sorted this out for us (at no extra charge).  The hotel has a lovely area outside to sit and have breakfast, coffee or evening drinks. We were given complementary access to a gym closer to the city but there is also a basic one on the grounds.  There is also parking on-site.  Staff were really friendly and helpful - thank you for an enjoyable stay! "

"Ideal location within budget I used to study in Edinburgh uni and my student hall is right opposite - that’s why we chose here The value is pretty good but I won’t give it 10/10 Here are the reasons 1. The towels have fluff coming out all the time 2. Bathroom hand wash sink doesn’t go down properly 3. Shower pressure fairly low 4!! The WiFi!! There’s barely any connection within our room. The 5G got down to 4G on 1-2 bar so even we use our own data is very slow… The wifi gets way better in the Lobby and in public corridors but who wants to chill in the lobby after a whole day of walking… My husband got severe dry eye symptoms at the end of the trip (it may not have something to do with the hotel but he wakes up every single night) The hotel has very good amenities that benefits every member who stays. but within the room i can always figure out something that doesn’t match up the 4star hotel standard things."

"hotel is built in an old building, so there are no lifts. Rooms are clean & cozy and i enjoyed my time here. Service staff were warm and welcoming; and the location is great too"

"This was the accommodation I stayed at for my trip to Edinburgh. If you have heavy luggage, the road leading to the hotel is very bumpy, making it difficult to pull your suitcase. Also, around 10 PM, the fire alarm went off and we had to evacuate, but we didn't receive any instructions, which was quite startling. Even though it was April, the weather was so cold that I wanted to turn on the heating, but it wasn't working well, so I stayed cold. However, I was very satisfied that I could cook in the room. And the view when entering the hotel is beautiful."

"Its lovely and the staff was very accomodating.  Very near to the food location and tourist spot."

"Great accommodation for solo travellers. When I arrive I was met with a very friendly receptionist who briefed me on the stay. The reception and the bedrooms were in separate buildings for me (Old Town) but only across the road. The beds was comfortable and I was fortunate enough to have roommates who were quiet. Toilets and showers are separate, and it is clean every now and then. 4 stars because it is quite tight inside the shower the overall really good for what price you pay and would definitely come back again."