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The Scholar

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near University of Edinburgh

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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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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)

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
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 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
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin 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)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY

What's nearby

  • Holyrood Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Grassmarket - 5 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 45 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 11 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 28 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 29 min walk

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

When you stay at The Scholar, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from University of Edinburgh and Royal Mile. The lobby lounge is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Abacus, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and offers garden views. Also, Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle are within a short drive. The helpful staff and comfortable guestrooms get good marks from fellow travelers.

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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

Abacus - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Living Room - This lobby lounge overlooks the garden. 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 18.00 for adults and GBP 18.00 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.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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, Abacus offers garden views.

What's the area around The Scholar like?

The Scholar is in Southside, a short 14-minute walk from University of Edinburgh and 5 minutes' walk from Holyrood Park.

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Reviews

The Scholar Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, with a good variety of choices and high-quality food. (56 reviews)
  • Free parking was a convenient and appreciated bonus for guests. (9 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant offered a lovely dining experience with good food choice, well-presented dishes, and accommodating options for dietary needs. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay - all the staff were lovely and we enjoyed all the food at the Abacus
Jasmine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Simply stunning.
Nigel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice room. Parking difficult as on University campus. Staff good, breakfast very good.
Sue, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was modern, clean, had a comfortable bed and great shower. The breakfast was of high quality and delicious. Overall a great experience and will definitely revisit.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location, friendly staff and amenities.
Xenia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, lovely staff
Shivani, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, spacious and very clean . Nice atmosphere
Aye, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

spotless room great staff
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were lovely
Lyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 😁
Nicola, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Due to travel problems, we arrived around 10pm on check in. The process went fine, and we were pleasantly surprised to find such a nice room. It was larger than we expected. It also had a functional bathroom. The breakfast really stood out. Bang for buck- wise it might have been the best hotel breakfast I’ve had. We loved the location. It was a mile or so from the Royal Mile. Easily walkable, cab and local bus also convenient.
mike, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was immaculate, very spacious and accommodating for my toddler.
Jayne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay option in Edinburgh. Couldn't find any cons in this stay.
Raam, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room for three people and very nice breakfast. Easy acces to city center by bus.
Mikkel Berndorf, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely, reasonably priced accommodation about 1.5 miles from Edinburgh city centre.
Iain, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Christopher, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel with very attentive staff. We had to use the hotel next door as the bar and dining room were being renovated and this worked seamlessly. We had a wonderful stay.
Thomas, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean with a large comfortable bed. I was visiting someone staying in uni dorms on site so the location was perfect. It was lovely and quiet and the parking was very convenient.
Lisa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property and friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.
Marisol, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff, comfortable room
M, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

peaceful and cosy
Sepideh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and friendly stuff.
Michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was welcoming and incredibly helpful. We arrived well before check in and the staff locked our bags safely in a back room while we explored Edinburgh. The room was perfect for three people and exceptionally clean. We couldn’t have had a better stay!
Sophia, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Needed a bit of modernisation, windows were a bit rotten
Vincent, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and cosy room
Constantinos, 3-night trip