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The Scholar

4.0 star property
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Exterior
Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily
Reception
Family Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Food and drink

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪21 min drive‬
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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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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
(7 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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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
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About this property

The Scholar

Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a conference centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe are on-site.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Scholar. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Royal Commonwealth Pool. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at The Brasserie, a brasserie with garden views
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a conference centre and a car charging station
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Royal Mile and a few minutes from University of Edinburgh
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Brasserie – Overlooking the garden, this brasserie serves breakfast and dinner.
Scholar Bar & Lounge – Overlooking the garden, this lobby lounge serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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.

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1994
  • Smoke-free property

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 15 September 2025 to 30 November 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue

Alternative facilities will be available off-site during the renovation.

Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Reviews

The Scholar Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 633 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful and cute boutique hotel

My friend and I stayed at The Scholar for our reunion trip. It is a lovely, small boutique hotel and everything was perfect for our stay. It's inside the Pollock Court, very quite and peaceful community.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Luisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quiet and comfortable place, with very friendly staff both at reception and at the restaurant. It is quite convenient if you’re visiting the university. For tourists it is a bit far from all the attractions, but it’s well served by buses.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Katwanya

Liked: Staff & service
This property was fa
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable

Wonderful stay at The Scholar. Nice, quiet location with views of Arthur’s Seat. Well appointed rooms, good breakfast, friendly staff. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delightful, quiet hotel on campus!

We loved our stay at The Scholar. Beautiful, modern, large, parking for our rental vehicle. The only thing we didn't know when we booked is that this hotel is nestled into the University of Edinburgh campus (hence the name)! Did that make me feel old as dirt? Yes. Did I love staying there? Also yes.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was comfortable and we slept very well for four nights. We came to attend a conference. Breakfast and dinner at the hotel's restaurant were lovely and we enjoyed the outdoor seating with the flowers and trees on the well kept grounds of the University of Edinburgh. There were plenty of good restaurants within easy walking distance, and it was easy to cath buses to the city center for sightseeing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a lovely setting and our room was very nice! Enjoyed the breakfast and the bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

george

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone who wored there was very kind and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ivonne

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great personal service at front desk and in restaurant
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quite hotel at the heart of Edinburgh university
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makbul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Stay!!!

We stayed just one night at The Scholar with my friends, and it was honestly such a great experience. The staff were incredibly kind, attentive, and made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived. The room was clean, modern, and super comfortable, everything we needed for a relaxing stay. We especially appreciated the lovely in-room amenities, like the selection of special teas! The location was also really convenient, with a bus stop right outside and quick access to the city centre. Wish we had more time there and would definitely stay again!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aside from the fire alarm going off very early in the morning, our stay was fantastic. The staff was friendly and helpful. The area around the hotel was safe and quiet. Just be aware that it is about a 25 minute walk to the Royal Mile and other main tourist places in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place. Restaurant food great.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole accommodation was lush, from the bedding, to the bathroom, and the lobby. Our stay was comfortable and wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Standard of the accommodation is really good. Only downside for me was having to pay up front ok this time as trip was for two nights but I would have to think twice if staying for a couple of weeks
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel located on the grounds of the University of Edinburgh. Gorgeous location. Hotel was quiet and great breakfast. Lovely staff.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great but the dinner. You were out Bolognese, which was the one menu item we were looking forward too that was something finally different than usual Scottish food. Got a Caesar salad instead that had little to no dressing. When I asked for more, I was brought a dish of mayonnaise. That was a joke and I regret paying for it. It was not good. We should have dined somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Enjoyed my stay at The Scholar. Staff is friendly and helpful. The food at the hotel was very good but the service tended to be a little slow. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025