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Spylaw Bank House

Property class: 3.5

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A garden pathway with a wooden arbor and a gravel border. - Spylaw Bank House (Edinburgh)
A two-story white building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with steps, and a small portico. - Spylaw Bank House (Edinburgh)
A living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug. - Spylaw Bank House (Edinburgh)
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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, dresser, and bedside tables, featuring lamps and a mirror. - Spylaw Bank House (Edinburgh)
Near Murrayfield Stadium, Spylaw Bank House provides everything you need. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread and pillows, a bedside lamp, a chair, a small table with a vase, and a mirror on the wall.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, dresser, and bedside tables, featuring lamps and a mirror.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Colinton, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to Spylaw Bank House. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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2 Spylaw Avenue, Colinton, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH13 0LR

What's nearby

  • A historic castle on a hill with a statue in the foreground.
    Edinburgh Castle
    21 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.
    Royal Mile
    21 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Colinton Tunnel
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Baberton Golf Club
    3 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Water of Leith Visitor Centre
    5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Bankhead Tram Stop
    5 min drive
  • Kingsknowe Station
    18 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Papa Johns Pizza
    3 min drive
  • Mario's Takeaway
    4 min drive
  • Starbucks
    4 min drive
  • Imperial Palace
    3 min drive
  • Kinleith Mill
    2 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor tennis court

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Spylaw Bank House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Spylaw Bank House?

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Spylaw Bank House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spylaw Bank House located?

Located in Colinton, this bed & breakfast is within 3 mi (5 km) of Water of Leith Visitor Centre, Napier University, and Edinburgh Corn Exchange. Edinburgh Park and Heriot-Watt University are also within 3 mi (5 km). Kingsknowe Station is 18 minutes by foot and Wester Hailes Station is 18 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Spylaw Bank House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 388 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 388 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 388 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 388 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 388 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The welcome by the host,David, was very friendly. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were delighted with our stay. The place is charming. We like to find places off the beaten path. It’s not your traditional hotel, it’s more of a bed and breakfast. The host has a great breakfast spread!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
This is a great little place outside of the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh and was perfect for a short overnight stay. The host was very sweet and the accommodations were modest. The breakfast was great and the coffee was even better. There is also a great restaurant close by for dinner called The Spylaw. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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David was amazing. Full of information and recommendations. Incredible knowledge of the area. Room was great and bed was fabulous!!! He does an excellent breakfast as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic stay at spybank, David was very polite courteous and helpful. Breakfast was tremendous and I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The host was excellent and knowledgeable about Edinburgh. He put on a fine breakfast. Bus stop just around the corner. Lovely character home. The bed was very comfortable. Unfortunately someone was downstairs talking and laughing loudly til the wee hours. Kept us awake. But otherwise a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is the 2nd time we have stayed here and had a lovely stay again. David is very welcoming and cooks a lovely breakfast. Nothing is to much if you need advice about the area etc.... would recommend for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had to leave too early for breakfast. Parking was very safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A very lovely property with incredible rooms in a nice, quiet location that isn't far at all from bus stops. Thank you David for helping me figure out how to get to the airport!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
David our host was very warm, welcoming and hospitable. A lovely property in a very quiet and peaceful neighborhood with lots of walks around. Easily accessible by bus from the city. A cooked / continental breakfast is an added bonus. The local village has an amazing pub (Spylaw) with very good food and friendly service and a good family run Italian restaurant ( Dante’s). My husband and I stayed in a very spacious en-suite double bedroom which was very comfortable. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
David, the property owner, and the dining room were the two most interesting parts of our stay. David was very helpful with information and obliging. He loves his city. We wish we could give a better rating because he was so nice but several things made our stay somewhat uncomfortable. The property must have been lovely in its time. We do not consider our bedroom was adveryised as superior and definitely was not superior. It was just ok. The towels were stiff and rough and the quilt very lumpy. The bathroom has a new shower recess which an obvious upgrade. The toilet roll holder is unique and amusing. I have attached an image. Artwork really interesting and tasteful, which we viewed on the stairwell and dining room. We enjoyed Edinburough very much and it was an easy bus ride into the city. Bus stop close by as well as eateries.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was very accomodating & eager to help us enjoy a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean, the staff were exceptional, the property full of character, location was ideal for our purpose and we can recommend highly. We would definitely go back there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner of the premises was wonderfully helpful and hospitable. The breakfast was excellent. The room was wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fantastic stay, friendly owners, good food and a very comfy Georgian bed !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful owners, nice and quiet area, delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Its a very old building with lots of character which I like a lot - perhaps not suitable for some who wants a "modern" hotel. The host is wonderful & the breakfast was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
David was a wonderful host, the room was large and comfortable, the breakast was tasty and filling. The beautiful, old house is about 4miles outside the city centre, but there is a bus stop a minutes walk from the property, which takes you right into Princes street. An uber was about £15. It was absolutely perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our host was very welcoming, the room was very comfortable with everything we needed and the house and furnishings full of character in keeping with it's age. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property, lovely knowledgeable host, delicious breakfast 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
David was a splendid host! Very informative about the area and how to use public transport to explore Edinburgh. Breakfast was also very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely old house. Loads of character. Very spacious room with Super sized bed which was so comfy! Lovely big bath with shower and lots of lovely hot water. Excellent breakfast included. David the host very friendly and helpful. Bonus visit on arrival from Figgy, the gorgeous cocker spaniel who tried everything to get titbits at breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host David was extremely helpful and friendly with excellent local knowledge.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The history and age of the home was interesting, the host was extremely helpful and knowledgeable, his breakfast was wonderful! We throughly enjoyed our visit and would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024