Spare Room Stay

Hotels
8.8 (38 reviews)
193 Dalkeith Road , Edinburgh , gb

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Laundry
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Shared kitchen
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly host
Good location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Shared bathroom confusion
Small room sizes
Limited clarity on key pickup

Categories

Cleanliness
8.24
Rooms were clean and well-kept, but some negative comments about shared bathroom clarity.
Service
9.01
Mr. Finlay received positive remarks for being friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.25
Conveniently located near bus stops for easy access to the city center.
Room Quality
8.7
Rooms were comfortable and well-equipped, though some were small.
Amenities
8.73
Kitchen was noted as well-equipped and functional.
Value for Money
8.69
Generally good value for the offerings, but some shared space limitations.
Food and Beverage
8.74
Proximity to eating options described positively, but no direct food and beverage comments.
Overall Experience
9.01
Guests had an overall positive experience with only minor issues raised.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 04:28

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in the vibrant Newington district, Spare Room Stay is only minutes away from top attractions like Royal Mile and National Museum of Scotland.

Comfortable Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of a shared kitchen, free WiFi, and luggage storage during your stay at Spare Room Stay. Rest easy with provided bed linen, towels, and laundry service.

Nearby Attractions
Explore popular sites like Camera Obscura and World of Illusions just a short distance from Spare Room Stay. Book now and experience the best of Edinburgh!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 38 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.24
Service: 9.01
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.73
Value for Money: 8.69
Food and Beverage: 8.74
Overall Experience: 9.01
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Helena • couple • fi
10
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Renata • family_with_children • ie
9
A perfectly clean place in a lovely location and super nice people.
Pros:

Perfectly clean rooms, bathroom and kitchen, a lovely location and very nice people. Thanks so much to Finlay's Mum again for the lift ❤️

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Judith • couple • gb
10
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • couple • no
7
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Miryam • solo_traveller • it
9
Grazie!
Pros:

Il proprietario molto gentile e disponibile. Stanze pulite e bagno impeccabile. Mi è piaciuto molto stare qui.

Cons:

Il letto è un po' scomodo e la lampadina della stanza non funziona, la tazza del WC era un po' rotta, ma alla fine è andato tutto bene lo stesso

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Miriam • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • es
8
2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Cornelia • family_with_children • nl
8
Prima lokatie voor een citytripje van een paar dagen
Pros:

Finley was een super vriendelijke gastheer, die ons gewoon liet en wij lieten hem.
Elkaar af en toe eens tegen gekomen en een babbeltje gemaakt.
De bedden waren goed. Heerlijk geslapen en alles ook keurig schoon!

Cons:

De kachel had voor mij niet op 24 gr gehoeven

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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niki • couple • ch
8
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Slava • couple • gb
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Helen • family_with_children • gb
10
See above. What more can I say.
Pros:

Excellent facilities in a very handy area with free road parking just round the corner. Convenience store opposite several fast food outlets in the area.
Range of buses if required. Large shopping centre in walking distance.

Cons:

Shortage of loo paper!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
J
Junhao • couple • gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

The landlord（Mr Finlay) is a really friendly and talkative handsome guy. You can have a great chat with him about lots of interesting things. The room is comfortable and well - equipped. If you want to have a happy and relaxing holiday, this place is an excellent choice.😊🤝

2025-12-30 • via Nuitee
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Aida • couple • es
9
2025-12-24 • via Nuitee
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Florian • extended_group • de
10
Herzlich, angenehm, gute Lage und ein ausgezeichneter Gastgeber.
Pros:

Die Unterkunft, die man sich mit dem Gastgeber teilt, war sehr gepflegt und angenehm. Es ist nicht viel Platz, aber der vorhandene wurde gut genutzt. Alles war sehr sauber und ordentlich. Finlay war sehr höflich und zuvorkommend. Wir haben uns da rundherum wohl gefühlt. Die Lage ist auch gut und die Fenster gut schalldämmend. Ein kleiner Supermarkt ist gegenüber, Bushaltestellen direkt vor der Tür und 15 Minuten spazieren und man hat ein Einkaufszentrum erreicht. Der gesamte Aufenthalt war sehr schön.

Cons:

Die Betten sind normale 90cm Betten und relativ kurz. Lange Personen mit mehr als 185 cm können sich nicht lang machen. Grundsätzlich aber sehr saubere und bequeme Betten, in denen man gut schlafen konnte.

2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
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Eva-Maria • solo_traveller • de
10
2025-12-09 • via Nuitee
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Marlena • couple • pl
7
2025-11-10 • via Nuitee
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Javier • extended_group • es
9
2025-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Fernando • family_with_children • ar
9
Pros:

Excelente, vive con mi hijo un gusto para cada uno, baño compartido pero excelente, cocina completa y buses en la puerta a 20 minutos de la royal Mille

Cons:

Nada

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
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Louise • extended_group • au
9
Pros:

The location was prefect for exploring Edinburgh particularly as the bus stops into the city centre are right near the accommodation. The spare rooms do share a bathroom with the host, as noted by the description, but we were also able to use the kitchen which was much appreciated. The key pickup process was very easy.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-09-18 • via Nuitee
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JJ • couple • fr
10
2025-09-16 • via Nuitee