Title: The Scholar - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Scholar Hotel with free parking, near Edinburgh Castle ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3911600/3911559/8d37cde4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3911600/3911559/f0262f42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3911600/3911559/089b2d15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3911600/3911559/c935fc48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Food and drink](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3911600/3911559/71dcb260.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Scholar welcomes visitors with its warm atmosphere near the University of Edinburgh. Travelers can unwind with drinks at the bar, savor meals in the restaurant, connect to WiFi, and make use of practical amenities like luggage storage and bike rentals for exploring the area. 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140 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3911600/3911559/c4afb9b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite 9.2 Wonderful 9 reviews ### Highlights Heating Free cribs/infant beds LCD TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Digital channels Laptop-compatible safe - 140 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 2 Twin Beds ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3911600/3911559/06e502bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Ensuite 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Heating Free cribs/infant beds LCD TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Digital channels Laptop-compatible safe - 140 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Double Bed ![Deluxe Single Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3911600/3911559/14ccd5a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Single Room 9.2 Wonderful 7 reviews ### Highlights Heating LCD TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Digital channels Laptop-compatible safe Iron/ironing board - 100 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Family Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3911600/3911559/c935fc48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room 10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Heating LCD TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Digital channels Laptop-compatible safe Iron/ironing board - 140 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3911600/3911559/4a0c4e01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room - Sleeps 2 ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3911600/3911559/7b70388a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Single Room - Sleeps 1 ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3911600/3911559/b12e54dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room - 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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 - Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage - 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. ## Similar properties ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9140000/9131700/9131632/76032bf9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Village Hotel Edinburgh Craigleith - Pool - Hot tub - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.2 Very good 1,003 reviews CA $137 CA $165 total includes taxes & fees Nov 23 - Nov 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=9131632&PinnedHotelID=9131632&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19220000/19218500/19218414/ed1c1859.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West Riccarton - 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Electric car charging station on site - Free self parking on site - Limited onsite 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 center ### 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. - Elevator - 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 ### 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. ### 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 16.00 for adults and GBP 16.00 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 smoke detector, 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 does it cost to stay at The Scholar? > As of Nov 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Scholar on Nov 23, 2025 start from CA $182.51, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Salisbury-Green-Hotel-Bistro.h3911559.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > 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 hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Royal Commonwealth Pool, University of Edinburgh, and Royal Mile. 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Scholar Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 648 8 - Good 268 6 - Okay 59 4 - Poor 21 2 - Terrible 6 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 9.4/10 Staff & service ### 9.0/10 Amenities ### 9.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.2/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Iain Nov 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely, reasonably priced accommodation about 1.5 miles from Edinburgh city centre. ##### Iain Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas Nov 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Fantastic hotel with very attentive staff. We had to use the hotel next door as the bar and dining room were being renovated and this worked seamlessly. We had a wonderful stay. ##### Thomas Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sepideh Nov 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities peaceful and cosy ##### Sepideh Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne Nov 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had a wonderful stay at The Scott. They really pay attention to detail, the staff are all lovely and helpful. The breakfast was excellent with a good variety to choose from including delicious pastries. It's in a nice quiet area but close enough to the city centre. The decor and design of the hotel is so charming which enhanced the magical feel of Edinburgh. My only regret is not staying longer! ##### Joanne Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael Nov 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice and friendly stuff. ##### Michael Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol Oct 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Beautiful quiet green setting, very comfortable bed, great shower ##### Carol Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharmina Oct 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities healthy options available ##### Sharmina Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Rod Sep 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice hotel nestled in the university environment. Great breakfasts at the Scott. Great location near Arthur’s seat and outside of the busy tourist areas. Would definitely return to this hotel. ##### Rod Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel Sep 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great breakfast, convenient for conference centre, short walk to centre of city, really great staff. Nice little bar too! ##### Daniel Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne Sep 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Incredibly helpful and friendly staff!! ##### Joanne Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline Aug 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Well appointed rooms, clean and super friendly staff. Excellent breakfast buffet. ##### Caroline Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirankumar Sep 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Right next to Uni campus, fantastic if you are dropping of kids to the Uni. Great toiletries, good breakfast options and very helpful staff! ##### Kirankumar Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Alanna Oct 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Clean room ##### Alanna Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Antonia Oct 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities They were doing upgrades to the restaurant at the hotel and we were sent to their partner hotel just a few steps away. This proved to be a great “inconvenience” since breakfast was spectacular, as well as service and the location itsef ##### Antonia Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane Jul 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities It was very clean and the breakfast was very good. ##### Diane Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### STEPHANIE Oct 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice place only complaint was the heater didnt warm the room and it was very drafty ##### STEPHANIE Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tia Aug 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities It was great! ##### Tia Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie Sep 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely place to stay, very comfortable and quiet. Handy to all the central offerings of Edinburgh - walkable and plenty of public transport nearby. We had a car and could park for free within the scholar grounds. Park like surroundings, good dining and drinks options (breakfast was so yummy) and the service from the staff was immaculate and so warm and friendly. Would stay again if in Edinburgh! ##### Katie Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Caroline Aug 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities A lovely property with very friendly staff. Rooms are clean and well equipped. Nice breakfast buffet with lots of choice. Easy bus ride into Edinburgh. ##### Caroline Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian Aug 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent stay at The Scholar From the moment we arrived the stay at the Scholar was fabulous. Staff really looked after us, room was clean and spacious as was the rest of the hotel. Breakfast buffet style with pleny to choose from. ##### Ian Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### THOM Jul 9, 2025 Great staff - especially front desk they were amazing in every sense of the word. ##### THOM Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### R Jul 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### wonderful hotel Great hotel, super comfortable, friendly staff, super clean room, I only have good things to say about the hotel. ##### R Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward May 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A great place to stay located between urban and park zones, great breakfast as well. ##### Edward Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jayleen May 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Fantastic stay! We will definitely stay here again. ##### Jayleen Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### richard Aug 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### The Scholar is top of the class A very clean well run hotel. The staff are friendly and very welcoming. nothing is too much. The food is excellent and well presented. A great place to stay. ##### richard Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Central-Queen-Street.h4924301.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Hotel-Spa.h15554.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Edinburgh Carlton](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hilton-Edinburgh-Carlton.h1648.Hotel-Information) > > [Motel One Edinburgh - Royal](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Motel-One-Edinburgh-Royal.h5333965.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex Waterloo Place Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Waterloo-Place-Hotel.h2278092.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-City-Of-Edinburgh-Hotel.h800968.Hotel-Information) > > [The Balmoral Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Balmoral-Hotel.h9339.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Marriott-Hotel.h873944.Hotel-Information) > > [Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Point-A-Hotel-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h37166264.Hotel-Information) > > [Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Aparthotel-Adagio-Edinburgh-Royal-Mile.h16281979.Hotel-Information) > > [Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Cheval-Old-Town-Chambers.h6175181.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Edinburgh-West.h19218414.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel.h4270.Hotel-Information) > > [Market Street Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Market-Street-Hotel.h29507352.Hotel-Information) > > [The Scotsman Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Scotsman-Hotel.h570820.Hotel-Information) > > [Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Wilde-Apartments-By-Staycity-Grassmarket.h39822833.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-InterContinental-Edinburgh-The-George.h20436.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ibis-Styles-Edinburgh-Centre-St-Andrew-Square.h7841147.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ibis-Edinburgh-Centre-South-Bridge-Royal-Mile.h6793484.Hotel-Information) > > [Eden Locke](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Eden-Locke.h17859332.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile – Hunter Square](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ibis-Edinburgh-Centre-Royal-Mile-Hunter-Square.h200875.Hotel-Information) > > [Holyrood Aparthotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holyrood-Aparthotel.h561406.Hotel-Information) > > [Fraser Suites Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Fraser-Suites-Edinburgh.h2278102.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Edinburgh Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Novotel-Edinburgh-Centre.h982662.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex Grassmarket Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Grassmarket-Hotel.h62750.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h4035314.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-City-Centre.h1088215.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Radisson-Collection-Hotel.h2775480.Hotel-Information) > > [Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Kimpton-Charlotte-Square-Hotel.h571654.Hotel-Information)