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The Scholar

Property class: 4

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
$179
$149 nightly
$179 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 4 - May 5

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18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY
  • Place, Holyrood Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Commonwealth Pool
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪30 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)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

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 hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Princes Street.

What's nearby

  • John McIntyre Conference Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Holyrood Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Royal Mile - 6 min drive - 1.3 miles

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
  • ‪Matto Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Southpour - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Verdo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Scholar

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 Abacus, 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.
Abacus - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Living Room - This lobby lounge overlooks the garden. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 center

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1994
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available

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 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 18.00 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 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

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 701 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1005 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, fabulous staff and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is located adjacent to Holyrood Park which is wonderful for going for a stroll or a hike up Arthur's Seat. Restaurants are a 5-10 minute walk away. There is health club access which is about a 15-20 minute walk away. The restaurant is excellent, we had dinner there once and the food was very good and the service was very friendly and attentive with the staff chatting with diners. The breakfast buffet was very good (cereal, yogurt, fruit, pancakes, croissants, cinnamon rolls, juice, coffee, cheese & salami/ham/etc) as well as hot items that could be ordered included in the breakfast fee. It is about a 30 minute walk to the castle/Royal Mile which was very manageable (or easily accessed with an Uber). The hotel leaves umbrellas in the lobby to borrow which is a nice touch as it rains regularly in Scotland. Rooms are clean and modern. Would definitely recommend this hotel!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a welcoming and helpful staff! The room was cozy and clean. A cool small hotel on the University campus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. So happy to help
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, great staff, great food. Nice area
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was immaculate, very spacious and accommodating for my toddler.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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