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The Scholar

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Exterior
Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily
Reception
Food and drink
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Princes Street - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 11 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Abbey - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Southpour - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Macau Kitchen - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Scholar

Upscale eco-certified hotel near University of Edinburgh
Close to Royal Mile, The Scholar provides a bar, a conference center, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an electric car charging station
  • A nature reserve, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 72 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

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 16 for adults and GBP 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Scholar Bar & Lounge
  • The Brasserie

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1994
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 16.00 for adults and GBP 16.00 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.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Salisbury Green Hotel Bistro Edinburgh
Masson House Edinburgh
Masson House Hotel
Masson House Hotel Edinburgh
Masson House Edinburgh, Scotland
Masson House Edinburgh Scotland
Masson House B&B Edinburgh
Masson House B&B
Salisbury Green Hotel Bistro
Salisbury Green Bistro Edinburgh
Salisbury Green Bistro
The Scholar Hotel
The Scholar Edinburgh
The Scholar Hotel Edinburgh
Salisbury Green Hotel Bistro

Frequently asked questions

Is The Scholar pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Scholar?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Scholar?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Scholar?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Scholar located?

Located in Southside, this eco-certified hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Royal Mile, and University of Edinburgh. Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 mi (3 km). Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 28 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 28 minutes.

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The Scholar Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 597 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1006 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

It was in a lovely setting and our room was very nice! Enjoyed the breakfast and the bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Lovely quite hotel at the heart of Edinburgh university
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

A great place to stay located between urban and park zones, great breakfast as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Fantastic stay! We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

This is a quiet and comfortable place, with very friendly staff both at reception and at the restaurant. It is quite convenient if you’re visiting the university. For tourists it is a bit far from all the attractions, but it’s well served by buses.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

A beautiful hotel in a peaceful location, but still convenient for exploring Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

This property was fa
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Aside from the fire alarm going off very early in the morning, our stay was fantastic. The staff was friendly and helpful. The area around the hotel was safe and quiet. Just be aware that it is about a 25 minute walk to the Royal Mile and other main tourist places in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Repeat visitor to this property, the weather was great which only added to the stay. Thank you team Scholar.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Lovely stay (again!), great breakfast, very helpful and welcoming staff. Will always consider staying here when returning to Edinburgh
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Lovely staff, great rooms - I'm sure those were the most comfortable hotel beds I have ever slept in.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great location for a sunrise walk to Arthur's Seat. The staff were lovely and the room was lovely and clean. The size of the room was a great surprise. I'd highly recommend stopping here :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Very nice spacious rooms, finished to a high standard, the staff were very friendly and helpful, free parking on site and bus stops outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Spacious clean rooms, big comfortable bed, good breakfast, quiet location but within walking distance of city centre
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Staff are friendly. Breakfast was lovely. Room tidy and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Nice clean rooms and very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Had a great stay here. Beds were super comfy, shower was great and room was lovely and warm. Would definitely stay again. Reception staff super friendly also.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Located on campus, which is a quiet and relaxed environment. The hotel has a lovely atmosphere and exceptionally friendly personnel - both the various people attending the reception and the cleaner I met were kind and helpful. My single room was small, but cosy and in good condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

A great stay, friendly staff good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Hotel is very convenient and staff are super attentive and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Friendly staff, spacious room, short walk into the city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Astayed in a single room which was spotless and comfortable. Hotel staff were professional and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

The staff always went above and beyond to help us with anything we needed during our stay. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024