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
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Electric vehicle charging point
Bar
24/7 front desk
Pet-friendly
Main amenities (9)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Room service
Conference centre
24-hour front desk
Front desk safe
Luggage storage
Bike hire
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Lift
Fridge (on request)
The current price is Rp1.696.326
Rp1.696.326
Rp2.035.591 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Room options
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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite
Highlights
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
13 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
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Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite
Highlights
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
13 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds
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Deluxe Single Room
Highlights
Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Wardrobe
9 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed
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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 a short five-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 visit The Brasserie, which is open for breakfast and dinner, and offers garden views. This eco-friendly hotel is also within a short drive of Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle. The helpful staff and overall comfort get good marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
72 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
On-site parking is limited
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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 centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Bike hire
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1994
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Lift
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
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge (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 Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 that 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 that you 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 spaces may be limited. Electric car 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
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
12 Mar 2025
Excellent
Perfect hotel for our stay, very pleased
jeremy
jeremy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Feb 2025
Lovely stay
Staff are friendly. Breakfast was lovely. Room tidy and clean.
Sophie
Sophie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jan 2025
Spacious and quiet room! Lots of restaurants nearby! Good location to explore Edinburgh!
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Jan 2025
Astayed in a single room which was spotless and comfortable. Hotel staff were professional and friendly
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Dec 2024
Hotel is very convenient and staff are super attentive and friendly.
janet
janet, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Nov 2024
A great stay, friendly staff good location
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Dec 2024
Friendly staff, spacious room, short walk into the city centre.
Charlotte
Charlotte, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Feb 2025
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
Janice, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Dec 2024
The staff always went above and beyond to help us with anything we needed during our stay.
I highly recommend this hotel.
Glenda
Glenda, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Sep 2024
Good place to stay
pansy
pansy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Nov 2024
Great location, excellent service
alejandra
alejandra, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 Jan 2025
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Nov 2024
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
patrick, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Oct 2024
My stay here was perfect. I loved everything and would definitely come back.
Raushanah
Raushanah, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Nov 2024
Excellent all round
James
James, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Sep 2024
Lovely staff, convenient location, clean, good size rooms
Carolina
Carolina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Nov 2024
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
Asia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Nov 2024
Quiet and peaceful
Muneyb
Muneyb, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Oct 2024
Very quiet, comfortable and easy to get to. Staff are efficient and super helpful.
Harry
Harry, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
31 Oct 2024
Good location, nice rooms, fabulous breakfast. Only downsides were tepid water in shower and mould on grouting in and around shower.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Aug 2024
Excellent hotel
Wonderful stay - quality hotel. Quiet, comfortable beds and good food.
Joyce
Joyce, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Dec 2024
The Scholar was lovely and the staff were great.
My stay was made complete by the cheerful, glamorous & very beautiful Sophie this morning, she really brightened my morning!
Thanks
Steve
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Oct 2024
Very dog friendly
Jean
Jean, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Oct 2024
We had a wonderful stay at the Scholar. The bed was comfortable and big, and all the staff was so friendly and helpful, especially Daniela! The coffee and teas and cookies in the room were a nice touch.
David
David, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 Nov 2024
Great Hotel
Brilliant staff and great hotel. I’ve been returning here for years with my wife for our anniversary only slight hick up is that the breakfast is no longer order at the table and it’s a buffet which is only a small change but that does mean you have a more limited menu. Overall however great hotel and I will return