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The Scholar

4.0 star property
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Exterior
A bedroom with a round mirror, bedside lamp, and a small vase with flowers on a dark console table.
Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily
Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily
Garden

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY
  • Place, John McIntyre Conference Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Holyrood Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪30 min drive‬
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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a lamp.

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a lamp.

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a door.

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a mirror.

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Scholar

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a conference center 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 onsite.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Scholar. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Holyrood Park. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy garden views while dining at Abacus
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a conference center, and a car charging station
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • 14 minutes by foot from University of Edinburgh and a 5-minute drive from Royal Mile
  • 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 business-friendly 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Abacus - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Living Room - This lobby lounge overlooks the garden. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 self 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 18 for adults and GBP 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Abacus
  • The Living Room

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available

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

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: approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 18.00 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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

The Scholar Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 722 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1005 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice stay, very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great breakfast and staff was super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel feels like home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding place to stay. Staff was really friendly and the location is fabulous. Far enough away from the hub of Edinburgh but close enough to walk where you need to. Did was really good and the breakfast was the best
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liliya Borisova

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The ambience of the hotel is perfect, staff are super friendly and passionate as well
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nithya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded our expectations in every way. Very spacious room, clean, helpful staff and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean room and comfortable beds. Ideal location for visiting son at uni.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff, room comfortable. Food really nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

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Very clean room and service is outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
One of the best hotels I've stayed at. From staff , cleanliness, to food. Would recommend without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and only a pleasant half hour walk to the city centre
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, fabulous staff and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynsey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcome and attentive staff, clean and excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Haider

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
One of the best hotels in Edinburgh. Everything was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Room was spacious very clean and warm. Staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brogan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was amazing especially the breakfast manager in the restaurant. She was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay - all the staff were lovely and we enjoyed all the food at the Abacus
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really friendly and helpful, hotel top quality, food excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, great staff, great food. Nice area
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ramzy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and well oriented. The staff were extremely helpful. And the Location was easily accessible to the university, the Royal Mile, and other locations.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

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