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The Scholar

4.0 star property

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A multi-story building with a central courtyard, surrounded by lush greenery and a gazebo.
A cocktail on a wooden table with a blurred outdoor seating area in the background.
Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily
A bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with bottles, and framed pictures on the wall.
A modern bedroom with a round mirror, bedside lamp, and a small vase with flowers on a dark console table.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is $243
$193 nightly
$243 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31

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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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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

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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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

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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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a nightstand.

Deluxe Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a mirror.

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a door.

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a mirror.

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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 - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Matto Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Abbey - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Verdo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brass Monkey Grange - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Steel Coulson Southside - ‬8 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. Open daily.
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

Property class

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. 736 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1010 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had everything I needed and the staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, free parking and helpful & courteous staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice stay, very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pär

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fantastic, clean and spacious rooms, great beds - very nice personal
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu was lovely Easy access to the bus route A lovely hotel to stay in
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, great amenities and delicious coffee/biscuits. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff by the check-in deal was extremely helpful and service minded. We had a great stay, and enjoyed a fantastic meal at the restaurant. Rented a family room, which was great size and space for 3 adults. Would recommend and visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great breakfast and staff was super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel feels like home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff were very friendly and helpful and were always available, even helping us out when we had an early excursion by allowing us to have a coffee and pastries early as we were going to miss breakfast. highly recommended staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely place. Easy to get to, parking was close by, staff were great, breakfast and restaurant were excellent. Access to city centre was good, we walked in and back, no need for taxis.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has been recently refurbished to a vert high standard. The restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding place to stay. Staff was really friendly and the location is fabulous. Far enough away from the hub of Edinburgh but close enough to walk where you need to. Did was really good and the breakfast was the best
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All great! Super convenient for Pollock and environs - and easy bus/taxi into centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liliya Borisova

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The ambience of the hotel is perfect, staff are super friendly and passionate as well
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nithya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded our expectations in every way. Very spacious room, clean, helpful staff and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, fabulous staff and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff, room comfortable. Food really nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and service is outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean room and comfortable beds. Ideal location for visiting son at uni.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
One of the best hotels I've stayed at. From staff , cleanliness, to food. Would recommend without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynsey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcome and attentive staff, clean and excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and only a pleasant half hour walk to the city centre
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

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