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The Scholar

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Family Room
Food and drink
Reception
Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

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18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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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)
  • 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)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at The Scholar, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 5-minute drive of Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. .This eco-certified hotel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Princes Street.

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
  • Verdo

About this property

The Scholar

Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
The Scholar offers 72 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 72 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Grab a bite to eat at the The Brasserie, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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.

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 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

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

The Scholar Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 632 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

george

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone who wored there was very kind and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ivonne

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great personal service at front desk and in restaurant
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 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

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makbul

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

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!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Timothy

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

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehvish

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so very helpful. We would def stay again when visiting Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gerard

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and restaurant staff were exceptional. Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ophélie

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

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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Edward, Montreal

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with group
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

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