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The Scholar

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Royal Mile

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Exterior
Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily
Food and drink
Family Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily
VIP Access

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
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.

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)
The current price is $186
includes taxes & fees
$155 per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28

Room options

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

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 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 - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Grassmarket - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive - 2.9 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 Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket. The helpful staff and comfortable guestrooms get good marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English

At a glance

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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
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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.

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

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Bed
Walking
Food
Parking
Restaurant
Bus

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently great with a good selection of food and excellent service. (34 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered a good selection of food, well-presented dishes, and catered to dietary needs. (4 reviews)
  • Free parking was a convenient and appreciated bonus at this property. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

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

Excellent

Perfect hotel for our stay, very pleased
jeremy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very good stay
Abdirahman, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay

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

Nice clean rooms and very helpful staff
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spacious and quiet room! Lots of restaurants nearby! Good location to explore Edinburgh!
3-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

Hotel is very convenient and staff are super attentive and friendly.
janet, 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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable roomwith good amenities and onsite parking. About 30 minute walk to Royal Mile. Staff have been exceptionally helpful.
Michelle, 3-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

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful find in Edinburgh

Absolutely fantastic hotel, wonderful staff, nothing is a problem for them, with special thanks to Emelise, Amrutha and Angelika. Made to feel very welcome. A real bonus, especially for a hotel in Edinburgh is having free parking. Will definitely be back. Thank you everyone x
Janice, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good place to stay
pansy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, excellent service
alejandra, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay at The Scholar. The room was wonderful and very clean, the team was very polite and attentive (we received a wonderful hand written note as we were celebrating a special occasion, which was such a thoughtful touch!). It’s a 30 minute walk from the old town but the bus stop is right outside the hotel with regular buses. There was no mini fridge in the room, although we didn’t need it. Would definitely recommend.
Vasiliki, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location of this property was ideal for a brisk walk into Old Town or a hike up Arthurs's Seat. A very clean and comfortable place to stay that I will recommend to people in the future.
patrick, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My stay here was perfect. I loved everything and would definitely come back.
Raushanah, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great Hotel shame about the parking

Really nice hotel. Strange location in the grounds of the student halls and I believe the hotel itself used to be student halls. Situated right at the bottom of Arthurs Seat. Restaurant in the hotel was lovely for an evening meal. Breakfast had a great selection of food and catered for Gluten Free and Vegan. Only drawback is the parking. It is very limited and not easy to find.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, convenient location, clean, good size rooms
Carolina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent all round
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Keep up the good work

An absolute jem of a hotel, superb staff and service, very comfortable and well furnished room. Great value for money. Will stay here again
Asia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel

Wonderful stay - quality hotel. Quiet, comfortable beds and good food.
Joyce, 3-night trip