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The Scholar

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Royal Mile

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY
  • Place, Holyrood Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • 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)
  • 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
(10 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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

  • John McIntyre Conference Centre - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Holyrood Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Royal Mile - 6 min drive - 2.1 km

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

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.

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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 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

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

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 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

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 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
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.
    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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Scholar to the airport?

The Scholar is 13.2 mi (45-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Scholar?

As of Apr 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Scholar on Apr 26, 2026 start from CA $193, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Scholar have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Scholar.

How close is The Scholar to the beach?

This hotel is 3.9 mi (25-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 13.4 mi (39-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Scholar offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Scholar, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 18.00 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Scholar?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Scholar?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Scholar?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Scholar have a pool?

The Scholar does not have a pool.

Does The Scholar have a restaurant?

The Scholar is home to Abacus, which features garden views.

Does The Scholar have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Scholar to downtown Edinburgh?

The Scholar is 1.2 mi away from Edinburgh.

The Scholar Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 698 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1001 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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