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Spylaw Bank House

3.5 star property
3.5-star B&B near Edinburgh Zoo

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Restaurant
Lounge
Standard Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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2 Spylaw Avenue, Colinton, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH13 0LR
  • Edinburgh Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Zoo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Murrayfield Stadium
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

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

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Colinton stay.Your stay at this Colinton B&B places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Bonaly Country Park and Napier University. Edinburgh Zoo and Edinburgh Corn Exchange are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Heriot-Watt University - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Edinburgh Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Edinburgh Zoo - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 11 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beijing Banquet - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Papa Johns Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kinleith Mill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Dodger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Silver Wing - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Spylaw Bank House

3.5-star B&B near Edinburgh Zoo
Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Edinburgh bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • No smoking on site
Spylaw Bank House offers 3 accommodations.

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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

Pets

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Spylaw Bank House to the airport?

Spylaw Bank House is 6.2 mi (19-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Spylaw Bank House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Spylaw Bank House.

How close is Spylaw Bank House to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 14.8 mi (29-min drive) from Portobello Beach.

Does Spylaw Bank House offer free breakfast?

Spylaw Bank House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Spylaw Bank House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Spylaw Bank House?

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

Is there free parking at Spylaw Bank House?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Spylaw Bank House have a pool?

Spylaw Bank House does not have a pool.

Does Spylaw Bank House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Spylaw Bank House to downtown Edinburgh?

Spylaw Bank House is 4.3 mi away from Edinburgh.

Spylaw Bank House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 323 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

james

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

6/10 Okay

Mary

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
David was a kind and informative host and our room, itself, was clean. Property was not in the best repair and was old and a bit rundown/dated. The biggest issue was that the host had a cat and dog living in the common areas of the property which was never revealed in the property description and would be a problem for those with animal allergies.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quite old which added to the quaintness. I had to call when arrived which ended up costing me. Wasn’t aware host was on WhatsApp until after The host was lovely. Had a great breakfast as well
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Govor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing, quiet location , a beautiful old house with very good facilties. It made me and my 11 old son feel like in a fairytale, with a great contribution from the house dog and cat. Many thanks to David , for being a great host and for contributing to our rugby knowledge, that was amazing for a young boy that is discovering this beautiful sport , and enjoyed a very good game in the beautiful city of Edinburgh
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja, Edison

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid, there are far better options nearby

On our arrival (couple with child) the front and rear doors were locked, there were no lights on and, looking through the windows, the building appeared to unoccupied and abandoned. We telephoned hotels.com who telephoned the owner who said he was there. We returned and I met the owner who led me through the house which was dark, untidy, dusty, dated, and in poor repair and and smelled of cats or dogs (there were animal food and water bowls). I was shown the room which was looked like it had not been decorated in years. I left and informed hotels.com that the accommodation was totally unacceptable - our child has asthma - and requested a refund and was told that under their terms a refund is at the discretion of the owner who refused. We arranged nearby alternative accommodation which was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eloise

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

Wendy

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

Wonderful stay in Scotland

This was the ideal place for my two week stay in Scotland. The location was perfect because it is within walking distance of my sister's home and close to bus stops that take you everywhere in the area. David was a delightful host and I felt very welcome and comfortable.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Hogmanay stay with attentive host!

David was a fantastic B&B host. Very attentive and provided a lovely breakfast on the morning of New Year’s Day. Easy to get into the city centre with a few regular bus options. Would recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Georgian bed. Real key to room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Go Back in Time

The proprietor David was a lovely man. His breakfasts were tasty and delicious. Good B&B for an old-school stay. Old Georgian home so if you like a historic stay, this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

mark

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

4/10 Poor

Bernadette

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and great host! David was kind and knowledgeable. The house was clean and full of interesting bits. Starry the cat was my favourite!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, friendly family run. David, the host, was lovely, will definitely return when next in Edinburgh. Parking on site, £10 gets you into central Edinburgh by taxi. Close to bus routes also
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Lovely place!!!

Lovely, elegant old home in a quiet neighborhood. The only problem was that I didn’t do a good job of getting arrival instructions. The bus from the city stops nearby but then, in the dark, it was a little tricky to find. The room and bath were very comfortable and welcoming. I had to leave early but I’m sure breakfast would have been nice. Btw, Uber doesn’t come to your exact location - be sure you figure their location out - again, I was doing that in the dark of early morning. Figure the location issues out before you go and you are sure to have a lovely stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the owner was lovely and everything was very well priced
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024