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The Scholar

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily
Food and drink
Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY
  • University of Edinburgh
    16 min walk
  • National Museum of Scotland
    5 min drive
  • Royal Mile
    5 min drive
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    41 min drive

Room options

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

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

  • 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

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Ensuite

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

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Ensuite

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room

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

Family Quadruple Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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 - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 11 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 41 min drive

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

Eco-certified Edinburgh hotel in Southside with free parking
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, lunch, 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends: GBP 15.50 for adults and GBP 15.50 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • The Brasserie
  • Scholar Bar & Lounge

Things to do

  • Bike rentals

Family friendly

  • Fridge (on request)

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge (on request)

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • 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

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 15.50 for adults and GBP 15.50 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 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 528 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1002 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel
Wonderful stay - quality hotel. Quiet, comfortable beds and good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
August Review
Great first impressions, nice reception area and friendly staff. Clear instructions for our stay. Bar area and outside seating very nice again staff very helpful. Restaurant nice and clean plenty of space between tables, food choice good, well presented. Defiantly stay with you again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chiukao

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are coming to Fringe Festival or just want to be close to the center of the city but not in the heart of the city, this is where I would stay. We were able to walk or take the bus everywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. We like walking and we're within 20/30 minutes of everything we wanted to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room; clean and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Imogen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly friendly staff and with great senses of humor!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tarek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommend
Good location with easy access to public transport. Spacious room with free parking. Very clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super place, would stay again
Really enjoyed my stay, couldn't really fault it tbh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Junyu

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

frances, Glasgow

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and stylish Laid back vibe Well appointed room with good amenities Very friendly and helpful staff Great location Will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean and convenient spot to visit the city
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rikke

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very comfortable stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ileana

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

R

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family/quad room has a tiny bathroom; when the sofa bed is open, there isn’t much space to walk around. The twin/double room bathroom is at least twice the size and the room is bigger in general. The staff were helpful and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brillant option with parking
One of the best options to stay close the city (Bus stop 1min outsite) having privacy as it is on a guardet campus. Parking option in front of the hotel, still save on the campus was also a reason to chose it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Capital stay
The staff from the minute we arrived were excellent, booked us in straight away without fuss. Nothing was too much trouble for them. A member of staff who was having a break in the gardens recognised and offered advice on where to walk, could easy have kept their head down and said nothing, made our day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024