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The Scholar
4 stars

The Scholar

18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
See location+44 131 651 2007
From
C$ 170
Cheapest

rate per night

8.8
Great
based on 3042 reviews
3,042 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room
C$ 170
Deluxe room
C$ 184
King room
C$ 461

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About The Scholar

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi and Parking for free

Set in Prestonfield, Salisbury Green Hotel & Bistro is within a 10-minute walk of The Queen's Hall. It also showcases views of Holyrood Park and provides modern rooms.

The hotel has 123 rooms and has been recently refurbished. The front desk operates around the clock and the friendly staff can recommend places to visit and provide other tourist information.

Salisbury Green Hotel & Bistro's rooms provide a telephone, plus all the necessities for a comfortable stay. They are also fitted with a shower and a hair dryer.

For guests who enjoy making the most of local dining options, there is a large variety right on the doorstep. Princes Street, St Giles Cathedral and Edinburgh Castle are also a short car trip away.

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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including GST, excluding local taxes and fees.

Amenities at The Scholar

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Wake-up service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • 24hr front desk

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Coffee machine

General

  • Family rooms
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Parking and transportation

  • EV charging station
  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Elevator
  • No smoking

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Workspace

  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Things to do

  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Outdoor

  • Garden

Bedroom

  • Sofa bed

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Reviews of The Scholar

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8.8
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7.4 Good
Pros:Great Breakfast, Nice and friendly personnel, room was good but a bit small if you are with two people
Cons:Shower was a bit small. WiFi registration was cumbersome and WIFI dropped out and I could not get back in for two days

Location

18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY

What's nearby

  • Holyrood Park1 km
  • Arthur's Seat1.4 km
  • National Museum of Scotland1.4 km
  • Scottish Parliament Building1.5 km
  • The Royal Mile1.5 km
  • Greyfriar's Bobby1.5 km
  • Greyfriars Kirk1.5 km
  • Holyrood Palace1.6 km
  • Museum of Childhood1.6 km
  • National Library Of Scotland1.7 km
  • St Giles' Cathedral1.7 km
  • Real Mary King's Close1.7 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about The Scholar

Low season

February

High season

July

Average price (weeknight)

C$ 321

Average price (weekend night)

C$ 363
Cheapest month to stay with an average 49% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 46% rise in price.
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Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at The Scholar

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Top tips for your stay at The Scholar

  • If you’re after a cheap room at The Scholar, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in February and November.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at The Scholar, plan to stay on a Saturday or Sunday. The most expensive day is usually Wednesday.
  • The cheapest price a room at The Scholar was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 324, while the most expensive was C$ 324.
  • How long should you stay at The Scholar? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

FAQs when booking at The Scholar

  • Where is The Scholar located?

    The Scholar is located at 18 Holyrood Park Road in Newington, 2.1 km from the centre of Edinburgh. Holyrood Park is the closest landmark to The Scholar.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Scholar?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at The Scholar.

  • Does The Scholar offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Scholar offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does The Scholar offer free parking?

    Yes, The Scholar offers free parking.

  • How far is The Scholar from the airport?

    The Scholar is 12.5 km from Edinburgh Turnhouse. The Scholar is 57.6 km from Dundee.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Scholar hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Scholar in Edinburgh and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Scholar and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Scholar.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.4

Distance to downtown

2.1 km

Nearest Airport

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Distance to airport

12.6 km