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The Scholar

4.0 star property
Eco-certified Edinburgh hotel in Southside with free parking

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Explore the area

Map
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • National Museum of Scotland
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

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

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

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

Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Laptop-compatible safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Ensuite

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

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room

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

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Laptop-compatible safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Exterior

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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (2250)
The price is NZ$608
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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About the area

Edinburgh

The Scholar puts you in the centre of Edinburgh, 2 km (1.2 mi) from Royal Mile and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Princes Street. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LCD TVs. .The brasserie, The Brasserie, is open for breakfast and dinner. Scholar Bar & Lounge is the hotel's own lobby lounge, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a conference centre. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Southside hotel include University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket.

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 16 min walk
  • Arthur's Seat - 3 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive
  • Princes Street - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 11 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Abbey - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Southpour - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Macau Kitchen - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Scholar

Eco-certified Edinburgh hotel in Southside with free parking
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. The eco-certified The Scholar also features room service (during limited hours), a front desk safe, and a lift. 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 centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Lift
  • 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 a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and fridges can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

Restaurants on site

  • Scholar Bar & Lounge
  • The Brasserie

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 centre

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

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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.

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: from approximately GBP 16.00 for adults and from 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 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, 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Scholar?

The Scholar offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Scholar?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Scholar on 23 Feb 2025 start from NZ$165.0, including 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.

Is parking available at The Scholar?

Yep, The Scholar has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Scholar?

The closest beach to The Scholar is Portobello Beach (4.3 km).

Does The Scholar serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is offered weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Scholar?

No, The Scholar does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Scholar?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Scholar?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Scholar?

Dogs are welcome at The Scholar, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Scholar Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 556 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient accommodation for the university area of Edinburgh. Check in was efficient, unfortunately our room keycard hadn’t been programmed properly necessitating return to reception. Hotel was quiet but be aware that hotel is within student residential campus so late at night was a bit noisy as “students were being students” outside. Our room had a couple of minor issues, the floorboards were very creaky, didn’t bother us but may have been as issue for guests in room below. One of dormer windows in the room didn’t close properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel
Brilliant staff and great hotel. I’ve been returning here for years with my wife for our anniversary only slight hick up is that the breakfast is no longer order at the table and it’s a buffet which is only a small change but that does mean you have a more limited menu. Overall however great hotel and I will return
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

alejandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this property was ideal for a brisk walk into Old Town or a hike up Arthurs's Seat. A very clean and comfortable place to stay that I will recommend to people in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Keep up the good work
An absolute jem of a hotel, superb staff and service, very comfortable and well furnished room. Great value for money. Will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Muneyb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great stay, friendly staff good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Pat

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dog friendly?
Dog friendly hotel? £30 charge for the dog package extortionate and dog not allowed in the restaurant. Arrived after a 4 hour journey at around 2.15 to be told our room isn’t ready. I know check in is 3 pm but this isn’t and never will be good enough when you’re paying £170 a night. We went for a coffee in the bar and asked to be informed when our room was ready. Not happening nobody’s going out of there way here. Room lovely and great location albeit in the campus. A real dog friendly restaurant across the road called the Salisbury well worth a visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, nice rooms, fabulous breakfast. Only downsides were tepid water in shower and mould on grouting in and around shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camellia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and were willing to answer any silly question I had. The hotel itself is located outside city centre, so you do need to take a bus to get in - but there are so many connections, and The Scholar is very close to the bus stop. The room was clean, and given that you aren’t quite in the heart of the city, quiet. I would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siddharth

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Business traveller
Great stay overall
Overall lovely hotel with friendly attentive staff (very rare these days). Room was outrageously hot when I arrived and didn’t manage to cool it down in time for sleeping which was a problem. I also wished food service ran until later - I checked in at 9.20 and it was already finished. Having access to electric car charging a HUGE bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raushanah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay here was perfect. I loved everything and would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really remarkable hotel
It was my first time to stay with The Scholar, and they did not disappoint. From the receptionist who welcomed me and gave the most complete information you could ever ask for on your stay to the standard of cleanliness and comfort in their rooms, it was very impressive! It would definitely be a top choice if ever I needed to go back to Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

COURTNEY, ALBERTVILLE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It should be advertised as a dorm room hotel. Literally used to be dorms! Not at all a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the Scholar. The bed was comfortable and big, and all the staff was so friendly and helpful, especially Daniela! The coffee and teas and cookies in the room were a nice touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Neve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry, SAN JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, comfortable and easy to get to. Staff are efficient and super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024