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The Scholar

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

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
The price is SAR 522
SAR 607 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Room options

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

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Single Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min drive - 3.3 km

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

Upscale eco-certified hotel near University of Edinburgh
Close to Royal Mile, The Scholar provides a bar, a conference center, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an electric car charging station
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and a nature reserve
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 72 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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.

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends: GBP 15.50 for adults and GBP 15.50 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • The Brasserie
  • Scholar Bar & Lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator (on request)

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • 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 registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator (on request)

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • 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

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 15.50 for adults and GBP 15.50 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, 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

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

Is The Scholar pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Scholar?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Scholar?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Scholar?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Scholar located?

Located in Southside, this eco-certified hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of John McIntyre Conference Centre, Royal Mile, and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 2 mi (3 km). Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 28 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 28 minutes.

The Scholar Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 528 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1002 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

alejandra

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

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Muneyb

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

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Stayed 1 night 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

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

David

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff where very friendly and helpful. We had a nice room with a big bathroom. Breakfast was great and the staff in particular a young lady were friendly bubly and helpful. It is a good walk from town but nice and quiet we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being situated on the University campus the hotel was in a great location with Arthur's seat only a 10 minute walk. Bus stops to and from Edinburgh are right outside the gates or you can walk around the park by Arthur's seat down to Holyrood at the end of the Royal Mile in just 30 minutes. The hotel restaurant is very good and the Salisbury Arms right over the road is an excellent alternative.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher, southport

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

10/10 Excellent

pansy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent except fotpr the restaurant. Breakfast great. dinner not enough vegetables
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a pleasant stay and would stay again! The staff was very kind to us and helped us with our checkout / complimentary breakfast, in record time, in order to make our flight!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Imogen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms very comfortable and thoughtful provision of nice toiletries and drinks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, convenient location, clean, good size rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and twin room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was decent but a little bigger range of options would be preferred for a 4-star hotel. Didn’t eat at the restaurant as the menu was too limited. Public transport right outside was a standout feature. The centre of Edinburgh was a short 10-15 min bus ride away. Night buses also service the stop so there was no concern about staying out late. Location was perfect as it’s just far out enough to escape the noise, busyness and expensive cost staying in the city centre, but still well connected by transport. Cost was very reasonable for Edinburgh during Tattoo and Fringe season. Overall, would definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was well maintained and the staff uniformly helpful and competent. The only problem I had with a longer stay was the food. Breakfast was well run and good. Dinner had a limited menu with not enough fresh food and roughage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rozalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mario

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magdolna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking distance from the Old Town. Good parking and good breakfast. Amenities in room are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to transit; very quiet property; very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024