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The Scholar

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near University of Edinburgh

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Discover the warm atmosphere of The Scholar, located near University of Edinburgh. Unwind with a drink at the bar or enjoy a meal in the restaurant, then connect to WiFi and take advantage of luggage storage and bike rentals.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Conference center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike rental

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • Refrigerator (on request)
The current price is CNY1,313
CNY1,576 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6

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
  • 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)
  • 13 sq m
  • 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)
  • 13 sq m
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 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)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY

What's nearby

  • Holyrood Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Queen's Hall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Royal Mile - 6 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 45 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 11 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 28 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 29 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Matto Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Abbey - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Verdo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Steel Coulson Southside - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Scholar

  • When you stay at The Scholar, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from University of Edinburgh and Royal Mile. The lobby lounge is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Abacus, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and offers garden views. Also, Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle are within a short drive. The helpful staff and comfortable guestrooms get good marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 72 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1994
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Dining

Abacus - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Living Room - This lobby lounge overlooks the garden. Open daily.

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 18.00 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30.00 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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

Does The Scholar offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Scholar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Scholar?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 30.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Scholar?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Scholar?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Are there restaurants at or near The Scholar?

Yes, Abacus offers garden views.

What's the area around The Scholar like?

The Scholar is in Southside, a short 14-minute walk from University of Edinburgh and 5 minutes' walk from Holyrood Park.

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Reviews

The Scholar Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good, and very good with a wide range of choices. (79 reviews)
  • Free parking and convenient parking options were greatly appreciated by guests. (11 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A very convenient place to stay to attend a conference at the John McIntyre Conference Centre, The University of Edinburgh, just 2-minute walk. Short walk to the bus stop as well. We had an excellent stay for a few nights & lovely meals at the restaurant. Very helpful & friendly staff.
Ann, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was fantastic, clean and spacious rooms, great beds - very nice personal
Pär, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Cassandra, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Had a great breakfast and staff was super friendly
Lindsay, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A little walk from the centre! Like 20 minutes, but that will not keep me from booking again! Sweet people, good room, extremely good bed and amazing breakfast!
Willem, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Staff wonderful, very friendly, very helpful. Pillows and soap in room lovely. We had a family room and bathroom was very small and tv did not work. But great location and very tasty breakfast.
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean room and service is outstanding.
Simon, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

One of the best hotels I've stayed at. From staff , cleanliness, to food. Would recommend without hesitation.
david, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location and only a pleasant half hour walk to the city centre
David, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This was a great place to stay during our three nights in Edinburgh! I loved the location as it wasn’t in a super busy area but was close enough to everything that you could walk or take public transportation. The buses were easy to use, you could just scan your credit card when you got on. The restaurant on site was very good and we enjoyed our breakfasts and some dinner there as well. The room we were in had nice tree-filled views and we were able to leave the windows open for a lovely cross breeze and to hear the birds chirping away. One downside is the location is near a busy road and on a college campus so you will definitely hear road noise all night and people walking by if you leave the windows open. Nothing some ear plugs can’t help with though. I’d definitely stay there again!
Briel, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Spotless room, fabulous staff and great breakfast.
Travis, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Welcome and attentive staff, clean and excellent location.
Lynsey, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice rooms with a bus ride to Princes St or a walk if you are keen. Next to the park so nice area. (Arthur’s Seat)
Ann, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed a 2 night stay. The room was clean and well equipped and the hotel in general was very clean and well presented. Iverlooked by Arthurs Seat and a short walk, 15-20 mins, into the heart of the old town or right on the bus route. Would happily stay again.
Joseph, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay - all the staff were lovely and we enjoyed all the food at the Abacus
Jasmine, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were really friendly and helpful, hotel top quality, food excellent
Deborah Ann, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Just a really lovely stay. Room we got was a little smaller than the others- don’t get the end room. But Abacus was great as was the breakfast and staff were really accommodating
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room, great staff, great food. Nice area
Alan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant! We had such a pleasant stay at The Scholar hotel. The rooms were lovely and clean, the location is great and the staff are amazing. Will be recommending to others planning a trip to Edinburgh.
Shaun, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel in a nice area - it’s a bit outside the center of the city, but we walked the two ish kilometers to the city center multiple times without issues. The staff at the hotel was extremely kind and made the stay feel like you were at home. The breakfast buffet was also very nice. It’s all around a great place to stay, and the rate for the room was good.
Tusnelda, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent peaceful and comfortable stay as before. Friendly helpful staff and very good food.
Shona, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Location, friendly staff and amenities.
Xenia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, very comfortable warm and clean everywhere, peaceful hotel with very pleasant interior design, and excellent breakfast and dinner
Shona, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, well finished rooms. The public areas were bright and clean. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
Graham, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Another wonderful stay here. Clean and friendly - the new dining area is very good.
Thomas, 2-night trip