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The Scholar

4.0 star property

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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Garden
Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily
Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is AU$217
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr

Explore the area

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18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY
  • Place, Holyrood Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single 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
(3 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

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

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About the area

Edinburgh

The Scholar puts you in the centre of Edinburgh, 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Edinburgh Castle and 2 km (1.3 mi) from Royal Mile. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LCD TVs. .The restaurant, Abacus, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Living Room is the hotel's own lobby lounge. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a conference centre. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Southside hotel include University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket.

What's nearby

  • Holyrood Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Library of Scotland - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 11 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Abbey - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bar @ JMCC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Southpour - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Scholar

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. The business-friendly The Scholar also features room service (during limited hours), a front desk safe, and a lift. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 72 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1994
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Scholar offers 72 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and fridges can be requested.

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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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self 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 18 for adults and GBP 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Abacus
  • The Living Room

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and from GBP 18.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Scholar?

The Scholar offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Scholar?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Scholar on 6 Apr 2026 start from AU$217, including 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.

Is parking available at The Scholar?

Yep, The Scholar has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Scholar?

The closest beach to The Scholar is Portobello Beach (4.3 km).

Does The Scholar serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is offered weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Scholar?

No, The Scholar does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Scholar?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Scholar?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Scholar?

Dogs are welcome at The Scholar, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Scholar Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 694 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1006 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay - all the staff were lovely and we enjoyed all the food at the Abacus
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eloise

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chose this hotel for location to city centre and Arthur’s Seat and for being dog friendly. Staff were extremely welcoming and helpful as well as being very accommodating to our dog. Perfect choice 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe C

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This ‘hotel’ (or university dorm) is completely unsuitable for families. I booked two nights for my family and by 2am on the first night had us moved to a different hotel next door (which is part of the same group and ten times better). The staff were very good I really can’t fault them and the help they provided, but the paper thin walls and inexcusable behaviour from other guests means I would never ever stay here again. If you value sleep or are travelling as a family I’d strongly recommend you think twice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, spacious and very clean . Nice atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room! The breakfast and service at breakfast was second to none, like a 5 star hotel. Maybe consider some water in the rooms and vanity kits. Every staff member was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent peaceful and comfortable stay as before. Friendly helpful staff and very good food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another wonderful stay here. Clean and friendly - the new dining area is very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shivani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, lovely staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Vincent

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Needed a bit of modernisation, windows were a bit rotten
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Ann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really friendly and helpful, hotel top quality, food excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was really well looked after, safe, quiet and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xenia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, friendly staff and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very comfortable warm and clean everywhere, peaceful hotel with very pleasant interior design, and excellent breakfast and dinner
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Beth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a pleasant stay at The Scholar. The staff were all very welcome, especially the gentleman at the bar. The room was great for what I needed. The only comment I have is that the pillows were quite thick - I usually only sleep with one but even that one was too thick for me and I woke up with neck and shoulder pain. It's a small detail as I know everyone will have their preferences but I felt that if the pillows were thinner, those who prefer more cushioning could have just used more pillows. Other than that, my stay was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming and friendly staff. A lovely place to stay and excellent value!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
spotless room great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay option in Edinburgh. Couldn't find any cons in this stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025