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Spylaw Bank House

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Edinburgh with free parking

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Spylaw Bank House provides a charming retreat with public WiFi and an outdoor tennis court. Travelers start their day with breakfast, unwind at the billiards table or explore the grounds for fresh air. Previous visitors consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2 Spylaw Avenue, Colinton, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH13 0LR

What's nearby

  • Baberton Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bonaly Country Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Water of Leith Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Napier University - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Corn Exchange - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Wing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Spylaw Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Village Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mario's Takeaway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Dodger - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Spylaw Bank House

Bed & breakfast near Murrayfield Stadium
Close to Edinburgh Zoo, Spylaw Bank House has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff

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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

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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property is also known as

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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 Napier University, Edinburgh Corn Exchange, and Edinburgh Park. Heriot-Watt University and Tynecastle Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km). Kingsknowe Station is 18 minutes by foot and Wester Hailes Station is 18 minutes.

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Spylaw Bank House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 337 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 337 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 337 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 337 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 337 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
David was SO kind and knowledgeable. The bed was super comfortable and the B&B is located right by a bus stop for convenience. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant! Warm and cosy room, despite absolutely grotty weather outside.the bed was really comfortable with a great mattress and breakfast was fantastic. It was really good if out host to prepare it early for us, since we had to be up and off sharp. We also enjoyed meeting the in-house dog and cat ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly welcome from the host, David, and especially from Figgy the Cocker Spaniel. Perfectly situated for Edinburgh’s excellent bus service too. Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Home was built in 1790. On the bus line to head into Edinburgh. Owner is very sweet and very helpful with all there is to do in Edinburgh.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

8/10 Good

Chun Kit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owner David is very friendly. A very good breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host and his wife were exceptionally pleasant and helpful. A true "British" experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gene

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner is a welcoming, kind gentleman very accommodating about arrival and departure times. The place gives you a sense of staying in British B&Bs 50 years ago, that is, it’s definitely an older place, with some quirky, mismatched elements that can be charming. The important elements—bed, bedding, and bathroom—were clean and comfortable, and the place was affordable and convenient for driving to the airport early morning. We had to leave too early to be able to enjoy the well-reviewed breakfast. There were some parts of the room that were not particularly clean, especially a hair dryer that was sticky and, as a result, had bits of hair plastered all over it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon and Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was so comfortable after a long journey! The shower was hot and the neighborhood very quiet. We never knew other guests were here until our breakfast and David was very accommodating and gracious and we enjoyed dining with the other travellers. Breakfast was delicious and Figgy the spaniel made us feel very welcome as well!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property owned and managed by a elder gentleman. Very kind, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location for bus access to Edinburgh and good for bus access to airport. Good host. Room was good but other areas are in need of care.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a fabulous place. David was a wonderful host. The room we had was large , the breakfast was great. The Spybank is in a perfect place to explore Edinburgh. The 44 bus is just around the corner takes about 29 to 25 minutes to get to the city. Highly recommended place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
David was super helpful and communication easy via what’s app. Location lovely and easily accessible to bus into city and local village. The Spylaw Inn for dinner was fabulous and food delicious. Full English breakfast included in the dining room was also wonderful. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
David was an excellent host with lots of great suggestions and information
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
David was a great host. Very nice and quiet place. Great connection to public transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historical home. Not your ordinary hotel. David, the host, was very welcoming, helpful and knowledgeable. Delicious homemade Scottish breakfast. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
David, the owner, was very kind and explained everything to us. The area is very quiet and also served by public transport that connects to other parts of the city. I recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed my stay there very much. The man who runs the bed and breakfast was a very kind and generous man. Great value for the money! Paul from Canada
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible property

Amazing property. David was so gracious and full of information. Our room was beautiful. The bed was so comfortable. I would recommend staying here as I would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a good stay here. The hotel is on route of 44 bus to Balerno. The bus ride is around 30 min to Princess Street and buses run every 15 min. The bedroom was nice and the bed was very comfy, I slept beautifully! I prefer old fashioned, quiet places over modern and very busy hotels so the Spylaw Bank House was perfect for me. The price is also very reasonable compared to expensive places in the city centre and breakfast was included.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Big room, David is an amazing owner 5 minutes walk to the bus that brings you right in the middle of the city Everything was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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