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The Scholar

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel near University of Edinburgh

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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Restaurant
Bar (on property)
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar

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Map
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Edinburgh14 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile4 min drive
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle6 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)32 min drive

Room options

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

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

9.3/10 Wonderful
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

9.6/10 Exceptional
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Single Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Ensuite

10/10 Exceptional
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Quadruple Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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YOTEL Edinburgh
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4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (2010)
The price is $352
per night
$422 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.Your stay at this Southside hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of University of Edinburgh and Royal Mile. Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 14 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive
  • Grassmarket - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive
  • Arthur's Seat - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 6 min drive
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Holyrood Distillery - 8 min walk
  • Cask & Barrel Southside - 9 min walk
  • The Abbey - 9 min walk
  • Southpour - 9 min walk
  • The Salisbury Arms - 5 min walk

About this property

The Scholar

4-star eco-certified hotel near University of Edinburgh
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 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.

Languages

English

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

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: GBP 15.50 for adults and GBP 15.50 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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Desk
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • 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 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

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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

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 14.5 mi (32-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 May 26, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Scholar on Jun 2, 2024 start from $221.04, 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 3.3 mi (13-min drive) from Portobello Beach.

Does The Scholar offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Scholar, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.50 for adults and GBP 15.50 for children.

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?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

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 1.1 mi away from Edinburgh.

The Scholar Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 477 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hyeongkon

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay
Great place to stay in every way. Bonus of having good parking included. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time staying here, we’ll be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A real find.
Don’t be put off by the uninspiring building. Lovely rooms, huge beds, great shower. All the staff were delightful. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Overall a great stay and would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quietness and great view of arthurs seat.

10/10 Excellent

May Yee

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Scholar
20 minute walk into the Old Town, plenty of bars and restaurants nearby. 5 minute to where I was working
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr Ross

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed a few times and it’s always been a pleasure however the reservations team (I assume aren’t based in hotel) are very rude and condescending. It’s a shame because the staff in house are excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024