The Scholar
4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Royal Mile
Choose dates to view prices
Photo gallery for The Scholar
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Room service
- 24/7 front desk
Explore the area
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY
- University of EdinburghPlace, University of Edinburgh12 min walk
- Royal MilePlace, Royal Mile4 min drive
- Edinburgh CastlePlace, Edinburgh Castle5 min drive
- Edinburgh (EDI)Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)22 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite
Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
20 reviews
(20 reviews)
- 13 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite
Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
8 reviews
(8 reviews)
- 13 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Ensuite
Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Ensuite
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
- 13 sq m
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Double Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Single Room
Deluxe Single Room
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
7 reviews
(7 reviews)
- 9 sq m
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed
View all photos for Family Room
Family Room
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
- 13 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Double Room
Deluxe Double Room
- Sleeps 2
View all photos for Deluxe Single Room
Deluxe Single Room
- Sleeps 1
View all photos for Family Room
Family Room
- Sleeps 3
View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room
Deluxe Twin Room
- Sleeps 2
You may also like
Ad
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
Ingliston
- Breakfast included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 1,292 reviews
4.4
Excellent
1,292 reviews
The price is CA $152
CA $152
CA $182 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Ad
Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG
West End
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Breakfast available
- Bar
4.0 out of 5, Very good, 1,059 reviews
4.0
Very good
1,059 reviews
The price is CA $112
CA $112
CA $134 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Ad
Macdonald Houstoun House
Broxburn
- Pool
- Spa
- Pet-friendly
- Parking included
4.1 out of 5, Very good, 1,000 reviews
4.1
Very good
1,000 reviews
The price is CA $132
CA $132
CA $158 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Ad
Dakota Edinburgh
South Queensferry
- Free airport shuttle
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,251 reviews
4.6
Wonderful
1,251 reviews
The price is CA $127
CA $127
CA $152 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Ad
Mercure Livingston Hotel
Livingston
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Breakfast available
3.8 out of 5, Good, 1,010 reviews
3.8
Good
1,010 reviews
The price is CA $92
CA $92
CA $110 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Ad
DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
Ingliston
- Pool
- Spa
- Free airport shuttle
- Pet-friendly
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 1,305 reviews
4.4
Excellent
1,305 reviews
The price is CA $134
CA $134
CA $161 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Ad
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
Tollcross
- Pool
- Spa
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,000 reviews
4.5
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
The price is CA $262
CA $262
CA $314 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Ad
Marine North Berwick
North Berwick
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Spa
- Pet-friendly
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 265 reviews
4.4
Excellent
265 reviews
The price is CA $519
CA $519
CA $623 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Ad
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Gogar
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Pet-friendly
- Free WiFi
4.1 out of 5, Very good, 550 reviews
4.1
Very good
550 reviews
The price is CA $119
CA $119
CA $142 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Ad
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Old Town Edinburgh
- Pet-friendly
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 1,291 reviews
4.7
Exceptional
1,291 reviews
The price is CA $400
CA $400
CA $481 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
About the area
Edinburgh
Heart of Edinburgh.Your stay at this Southside hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. University of Edinburgh and Princes Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
- University of Edinburgh - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
- Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
- Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
- Princes Street - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
- Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
- Newcraighall Station - 11 min drive
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
- Pizza Hut - 7 min walk
- The Abbey - 9 min walk
- New Garden Grove - 3 min walk
- Bar @ JMCC - 2 min walk
- Cask & Barrel Southside - 8 min walk
About this property
The Scholar
4-star hotel near Royal Mile
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 an elevator. 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 center
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Storage area for luggage
- Front-desk safe
- Elevator
- 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 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.
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.
Similar properties
Village Hotel Edinburgh
Village Hotel Edinburgh
Craigleith
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
4.1 out of 5, Very good, 1,019 reviews
4.1
Very good
1,019 reviews
The price is CA $164
CA $164
CA $197 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West
Riccarton
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,000 reviews
4.5
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
The price is CA $118
CA $118
CA $142 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Corstorphine
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Spa
- Parking included
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 1,055 reviews
4.2
Very good
1,055 reviews
The price is CA $106
CA $106
CA $127 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
YOTEL Edinburgh
YOTEL Edinburgh
Edinburgh City Centre
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
- Gym
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 2,397 reviews
4.4
Excellent
2,397 reviews
The price is CA $161
CA $161
CA $193 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG
Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG
West End
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Breakfast available
- Bar
4.0 out of 5, Very good, 1,059 reviews
4.0
Very good
1,059 reviews
The price is CA $123
CA $123
CA $147 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
The Hoxton Edinburgh
The Hoxton Edinburgh
West End
- Pet-friendly
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 92 reviews
4.7
Exceptional
92 reviews
The price is CA $266
CA $266
CA $319 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
The Scott
The Scott
Southside
- Pet-friendly
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 550 reviews
4.8
Exceptional
550 reviews
The price is CA $283
CA $283
CA $340 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge
Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge
Tollcross
- Pet-friendly
- Free WiFi
- Gym
- Breakfast available
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 604 reviews
4.4
Excellent
604 reviews
The price is CA $161
CA $161
CA $194 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Old Town Edinburgh
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Gym
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 2,240 reviews
4.5
Wonderful
2,240 reviews
The price is CA $224
CA $224
CA $269 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Old Town Edinburgh
- Free WiFi
- Breakfast available
- Parking available
- Laundry
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,438 reviews
4.5
Wonderful
1,438 reviews
The price is CA $179
CA $179
CA $215 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Property amenities
Family friendly
- Refrigerator on request
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 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 16 for adults and GBP 16 for children
- A bar/lounge
- A restaurant
Things to do
- Bicycle rentals
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
Room amenities
Entertainment
- LCD TV with digital channels
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Towels provided
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
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from September 15 2025 to November 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
- Dining venue(s)
Alternate facilities will be available offsite during the renovation.
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
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.
Property 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: approximately GBP 16.00 for adults and GBP 16.00 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, debit cards, and cash
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.
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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each 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