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 This eco-certified retreat blends university character with modern amenities, offering guests a chance to cycle through historic streets or enjoy restaurant meals ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3911600/3911559/8d37cde4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3911600/3911559/089b2d15.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) ![Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3911600/3911559/f0262f42.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) - 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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[Visit our Edinburgh travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh.dx6069845) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.93862%2C-3.17161&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GNYJanKpBv4kT6lSVBzTnR78Tnk=) 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 - Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive - Newcraighall Station - 11 min drive - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 41 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Bar @ JMCC - ‬2 min walk - ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk - ‪The Abbey - ‬9 min walk - ‪New Garden Grove - ‬3 min walk - ‪Verdo - ‬9 min walk ## About this property ### The Scholar Upscale eco-certified hotel near University of Edinburgh Close to Royal Mile, The Scholar provides a bar, a conference center, and a restaurant. 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 a nature reserve - 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 ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3600/3516/76146d62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG Corstorphine - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Parking included 8.4 Very good 1,043 reviews CA $144 CA $173 total includes taxes & fees Oct 26 - Oct 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=3516&PinnedHotelID=3516&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36670000/36667900/36667881/092a402e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### YOTEL Edinburgh Edinburgh City Centre - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Gym 8.8 Excellent 2,368 reviews CA $231 CA $278 total includes taxes & fees Oct 12 - Oct 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=36667881&PinnedHotelID=36667881&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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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 ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Scholar Reviews 9.0 ### 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) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 8.4 Location ### 9.4 Staff & service ### 9.2 Eco-friendliness ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 633 8 - Good 276 6 - Okay 70 4 - Poor 21 2 - Terrible 9 ### 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 #### 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 ### 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 #### 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 ### 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 #### 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 #### 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 ### 6/10 Okay #### Yuichi Aug 20, 2025 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Staff & service ちょっと郊外だが閑静で小綺麗なホテルが集まる地区にある。レストランがあり、ルームサービスの料理は美味しかったが、頼んでから1時間以上かかった。また、他のホテルと比べて、フロントの方の英語が早口でスコットランドの訛りもあり、理解するのが大変だった。 ##### Yuichi Stayed 1 night 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 #### Verified traveller Jun 24, 2025 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! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert Jun 21, 2025 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. ##### Robert Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Timothy Jun 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Nice place. Restaurant food great. ##### Timothy Stayed 8 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karina Aug 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Comfy, modern and quiet rooms. Clean and updated shower/bathroom. The property is tucked away surrounded by idyllic gardens and picturesque vistas with castle-like buildings nearby. Very convenient bus stop down the street. Top-notch staff are attentive and there's a chic bar area for a night cap. ##### Karina Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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 #### Katharine Jul 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Loved our short stay at the Scholar & will definitely come again! Thank you. ##### Katharine Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Caroline Jul 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff was very nice and the place was confortable. The only issue we had was that the room was noisy at night, because our room window was close from the entrance of the hotel. ##### Caroline Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susanne Jul 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Wir hatten einen sehr angenehmen Aufenthalt. Das Personal war zu jeder Zeit für alle Fragen offen und sehr hilfsbereit. Die Lage ist mit Buss hervorragend. Zufuß sind es ca. 15 min. ##### Susanne Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirstin Jun 5, 2025 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. ##### Kirstin Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hayat Jun 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely quite hotel at the heart of Edinburgh university ##### Hayat Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 27, 2025 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason May 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities A beautiful hotel in a peaceful location, but still convenient for exploring Edinburgh. ##### Jason Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Maria Luisa Jun 26, 2025 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. ##### Maria Luisa Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jeremy Mar 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent Perfect hotel for our stay, very pleased ##### jeremy Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcy Jun 3, 2025 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. ##### Marcy Stayed 4 nights in May 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)