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The Scholar

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

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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Reception
Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily
Food and drink
The Scholar welcomes visitors with its warm atmosphere near the University of Edinburgh. Travelers can unwind with drinks at the bar, savor meals in the restaurant, connect to WiFi, and make use of practical amenities like luggage storage and bike rentals for exploring the area.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

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Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Family Room

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  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

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

  • ‪Bar @ JMCC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Abbey - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪New Garden Grove - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Verdo - ‬9 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 centre 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 hire and an electric car charging station
  • A front desk safe, a lift and a nature reserve
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 72 rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi. Guests reviews say good things about the comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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RM525 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 centre

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1994
  • Smoke-free property

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 15 September 2025 to 30 November 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue

Alternative facilities will be available off-site during the renovation.

Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 16.00 for adults and from 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Scholar located?

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

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Reviews

The Scholar Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 631 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel nestled in the university environment. Great breakfasts at the Scott. Great location near Arthur’s seat and outside of the busy tourist areas. Would definitely return to this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirankumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right next to Uni campus, fantastic if you are dropping of kids to the Uni. Great toiletries, good breakfast options and very helpful staff!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well appointed rooms, clean and super friendly staff. Excellent breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, very comfortable and quiet. Handy to all the central offerings of Edinburgh - walkable and plenty of public transport nearby. We had a car and could park for free within the scholar grounds. Park like surroundings, good dining and drinks options (breakfast was so yummy) and the service from the staff was immaculate and so warm and friendly. Would stay again if in Edinburgh!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and the breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely property with very friendly staff. Rooms are clean and well equipped. Nice breakfast buffet with lots of choice. Easy bus ride into Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Yuichi

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
ちょっと郊外だが閑静で小綺麗なホテルが集まる地区にある。レストランがあり、ルームサービスの料理は美味しかったが、頼んでから1時間以上かかった。また、他のホテルと比べて、フロントの方の英語が早口でスコットランドの訛りもあり、理解するのが大変だった。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

THOM

Great staff - especially front desk they were amazing in every sense of the word.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable

Wonderful stay at The Scholar. Nice, quiet location with views of Arthur’s Seat. Well appointed rooms, good breakfast, friendly staff. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a lovely setting and our room was very nice! Enjoyed the breakfast and the bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place. Restaurant food great.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy, modern and quiet rooms. Clean and updated shower/bathroom. The property is tucked away surrounded by idyllic gardens and picturesque vistas with castle-like buildings nearby. Very convenient bus stop down the street. Top-notch staff are attentive and there's a chic bar area for a night cap.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay located between urban and park zones, great breakfast as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay! We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our short stay at the Scholar & will definitely come again! Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and the place was confortable. The only issue we had was that the room was noisy at night, because our room window was close from the entrance of the hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten einen sehr angenehmen Aufenthalt. Das Personal war zu jeder Zeit für alle Fragen offen und sehr hilfsbereit. Die Lage ist mit Buss hervorragend. Zufuß sind es ca. 15 min.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole accommodation was lush, from the bedding, to the bathroom, and the lobby. Our stay was comfortable and wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quite hotel at the heart of Edinburgh university
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful and cute boutique hotel

My friend and I stayed at The Scholar for our reunion trip. It is a lovely, small boutique hotel and everything was perfect for our stay. It's inside the Pollock Court, very quite and peaceful community.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel in a peaceful location, but still convenient for exploring Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Perfect hotel for our stay, very pleased
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel located on the grounds of the University of Edinburgh. Gorgeous location. Hotel was quiet and great breakfast. Lovely staff.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

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