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Spylaw Bank House

3.5 star property
Guests begin their day with delicious food at this lovely B&B near Edinburgh Park, then challenge themselves to a game of pool or get active outdoors

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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 Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$220
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the area

Colinton, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to Spylaw Bank House. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers 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 horse riding and mountain biking.
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2 Spylaw Avenue, Colinton, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH13 0LR

What's nearby

  • Colinton Tunnel - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Baberton Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bonaly Country Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Napier University - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Edinburgh Corn Exchange - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

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
  • ‪Imperial Palace - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Westsider - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Spylaw Bank House

Bed & breakfast near Edinburgh Zoo
Close to Murrayfield Stadium, 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 luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

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 any lifts

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Frequently asked questions

Is Spylaw Bank House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spylaw Bank House?

As of 16 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spylaw Bank House on 17 Jan 2026 start from AU$219.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Spylaw Bank House?

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spylaw Bank House located?

Located in Colinton, this bed & breakfast is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Napier University and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Edinburgh Zoo. Edinburgh Corn Exchange and Edinburgh Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). Kingsknowe Station is 18 minutes by foot and Wester Hailes Station is 18 minutes.

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Reviews

Spylaw Bank House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 341 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 341 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 341 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 341 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 341 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krzysztof

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

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Had a lovely time at Spylaw and David was an excellent host. Breakfast was very good and plentyful. Parking was great as was the bus to get into Edinburgh. We stayed in the Robert room and suggest the following need attention to improve our view. The television did not work and apparently not for 30 days according to the error code, dust on the television and cabinet quite thick. Unfortnately the bathroom had black hair on the floor and dust on the shelf behind the toilet cistern. The towels were discoloured and very hard. These are suggestions only.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

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

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

Jacqui

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, lovely knowledgeable host, delicious breakfast 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

avril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely kind host who ensured we were looked after. The owner made us very welcome and gave us information about what to visit in Edinburgh.Thoroughly enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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