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The Scholar

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Royal Mile

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Exterior
Family Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reception
Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily
Food and drink
Discover the warm atmosphere of The Scholar, located near University of Edinburgh. Unwind with a drink at the bar or enjoy a meal in the restaurant, then connect to WiFi and take advantage of luggage storage and bike rentals.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Conference center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike rental

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • Refrigerator (on request)
$144 nightly
The total price is $172
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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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
  • 140 sq ft
  • 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
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Single Room | 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
  • 100 sq ft
  • 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
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | 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
  • 140 sq ft
  • 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
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Princes Street - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 41 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 11 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 28 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 28 min walk

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

The Scholar puts you just a 5-minute drive from Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. The lobby lounge is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Brasserie, which is open for breakfast and dinner and offers garden views. This eco-certified hotel is also within a short drive of Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle. The helpful staff and comfortable guestrooms get good marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 72 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1994
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Dining

The Brasserie - Overlooking the garden, this brasserie serves breakfast and dinner.
Scholar Bar & Lounge - Overlooking the garden, this lobby lounge serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16.00 for adults and GBP 16.00 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30.00 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

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

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

Does The Scholar offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Scholar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Scholar?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 30.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Scholar?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Scholar?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Are there restaurants at or near The Scholar?

Yes, The Brasserie offers garden views.

What's the area around The Scholar like?

The Scholar is in Southside, a short 16-minute walk from University of Edinburgh and 4 minutes' walk from Holyrood Park.

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The Scholar Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently great with a good selection of food and catering to dietary needs. (39 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant offered a lovely dining experience with good food choice, well-presented dishes, and accommodating options for dietary needs. (5 reviews)
  • Free parking was a convenient and welcome bonus for guests. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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!
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place. Restaurant food great.
Timothy, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed my stay at The Scholar. Staff is friendly and helpful. The food at the hotel was very good but the service tended to be a little slow. I would stay there again.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was comfortable and we slept very well for four nights. We came to attend a conference. Breakfast and dinner at the hotel's restaurant were lovely and we enjoyed the outdoor seating with the flowers and trees on the well kept grounds of the University of Edinburgh. There were plenty of good restaurants within easy walking distance, and it was easy to cath buses to the city center for sightseeing.
Bradley, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Standard of the accommodation is really good. Only downside for me was having to pay up front ok this time as trip was for two nights but I would have to think twice if staying for a couple of weeks
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place, calm and confortable

A beautiful hotel, very calm and only 20min away by feet from city-center. Very good breakfast, and friendly and helpfull staff
Ophélie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Stay!!!

We stayed just one night at The Scholar with my friends, and it was honestly such a great experience. The staff were incredibly kind, attentive, and made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived. The room was clean, modern, and super comfortable, everything we needed for a relaxing stay. We especially appreciated the lovely in-room amenities, like the selection of special teas! The location was also really convenient, with a bus stop right outside and quick access to the city centre. Wish we had more time there and would definitely stay again!!!!!
Makbul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Delightful, quiet hotel on campus!

We loved our stay at The Scholar. Beautiful, modern, large, parking for our rental vehicle. The only thing we didn't know when we booked is that this hotel is nestled into the University of Edinburgh campus (hence the name)! Did that make me feel old as dirt? Yes. Did I love staying there? Also yes.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay (again!), great breakfast, very helpful and welcoming staff. Will always consider staying here when returning to Edinburgh
Rebecca, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Other Hotels could learn from this one, amazing

This was the best hotel ive ever stayed in, why? The staff are tremendous, everyone smiles, nothing is too much work, I was there while my husband was in hospital for a bypass operation, & the staff were like a big warm hug.
Brenda, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, great rooms - I'm sure those were the most comfortable hotel beds I have ever slept in.
Jacqueline, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice spacious rooms, finished to a high standard, the staff were very friendly and helpful, free parking on site and bus stops outside.
James, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Spacious clean rooms, big comfortable bed, good breakfast, quiet location but within walking distance of city centre
Bethan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay

Staff are friendly. Breakfast was lovely. Room tidy and clean.
Sophie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean rooms and very helpful staff
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
georgina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great stay, friendly staff good location
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Nicoline, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is very convenient and staff are super attentive and friendly.
janet, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, spacious room, short walk into the city centre.
Charlotte, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great but the dinner. You were out Bolognese, which was the one menu item we were looking forward too that was something finally different than usual Scottish food. Got a Caesar salad instead that had little to no dressing. When I asked for more, I was brought a dish of mayonnaise. That was a joke and I regret paying for it. It was not good. We should have dined somewhere else.
Christopher R, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Astayed in a single room which was spotless and comfortable. Hotel staff were professional and friendly
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good place to stay
pansy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff always went above and beyond to help us with anything we needed during our stay. I highly recommend this hotel.
Glenda, 7-night trip