The Scholar

Hotel with restaurant, near Royal Mile

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

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

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.

VIP Access

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar
Electric vehicle charging point
24/7 front desk
Pet-friendly

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)

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Tomorrow

Oct 24 - Oct 25

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Iron/ironing board

13 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Iron/ironing board

13 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Iron/ironing board

13 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Single Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

LCD TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

9 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Family Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

LCD TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

13 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Sleeps 2

Deluxe Single Room

Sleeps 1

Family Room

Sleeps 3

Deluxe Twin Room

Sleeps 2

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Pool
Parking available
Free WiFi
Restaurant

R2 443 total

includes taxes & fees

09 Nov - 10 Nov

About the area

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

What's nearby

University of Edinburgh - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
Princes Street - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 41 min drive
Newcraighall Station - 11 min drive
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 28 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk
‪The Abbey - ‬9 min walk
‪New Garden Grove - ‬3 min walk
‪Bar @ JMCC - ‬2 min walk
‪Cask & Barrel Southside - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Scholar

The Scholar puts you just a 5-minute drive from Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. The lobby lounge is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Brasserie, which is open for breakfast and dinner and offers garden views. Also, Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are within a short drive. The helpful staff and comfortable guestrooms get good marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 72 rooms
- Arranged over 4 floors

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

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Pets

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

Internet

- Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

- Free on-site self-parking
- On-site parking is limited
- Electric vehicle charging point on site

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)

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Dining

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.

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 16.00 for adults and GBP 16.00 for children

Renovations and closures

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

Dining venue(s)

Alternate facilities will be available offsite during the renovation.

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

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, debit cards and cash.

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.