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The Scholar

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Edinburgh Castle

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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
The current price is ￥20,264
￥24,316 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Single Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Laptop-compatible safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Laptop-compatible safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 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

  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Holyrood Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Princes Street - 5 min drive - 2.1 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
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bar @ JMCC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Luxford Burgers and Lounge Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪New Garden Grove - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Scholar

Upscale hotel near University of Edinburgh
Located 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
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • 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.

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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

Renovations and closures

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

Alternate facilities will be available offsite during the renovation.

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

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 does it cost to stay at The Scholar?

As of Nov 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Scholar on Nov 23, 2025 start from ￥20,264, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

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 hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Royal Commonwealth Pool, University of Edinburgh, and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street 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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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. 650 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, reasonably priced accommodation about 1.5 miles from Edinburgh city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel with very attentive staff. We had to use the hotel next door as the bar and dining room were being renovated and this worked seamlessly. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sepideh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
peaceful and cosy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at The Scott. They really pay attention to detail, the staff are all lovely and helpful. The breakfast was excellent with a good variety to choose from including delicious pastries. It's in a nice quiet area but close enough to the city centre. The decor and design of the hotel is so charming which enhanced the magical feel of Edinburgh. My only regret is not staying longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and friendly stuff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful quiet green setting, very comfortable bed, great shower
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharmina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
healthy options available
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, convenient for conference centre, short walk to centre of city, really great staff. Nice little bar too!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly helpful and friendly staff!!
Stayed 2 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

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

8/10 Good

Alanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were doing upgrades to the restaurant at the hotel and we were sent to their partner hotel just a few steps away. This proved to be a great “inconvenience” since breakfast was spectacular, as well as service and the location itsef
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

STEPHANIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place only complaint was the heater didnt warm the room and it was very drafty
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tia

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Excellent stay at The Scholar

From the moment we arrived the stay at the Scholar was fabulous. Staff really looked after us, room was clean and spacious as was the rest of the hotel. Breakfast buffet style with pleny to choose from.
Stayed 3 nights 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

R

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

wonderful hotel

Great hotel, super comfortable, friendly staff, super clean room, I only have good things to say about the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

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

richard

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

The Scholar is top of the class

A very clean well run hotel. The staff are friendly and very welcoming. nothing is too much. The food is excellent and well presented. A great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025