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The Torfin

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Edinburgh Zoo

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Interior detail
Deluxe King Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Shared kitchen | Espresso maker, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Front of property
Deluxe King Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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108 St Johns road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 8AX
  • Place, Edinburgh Zoo
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Murrayfield Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe King Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Corstorphine stay.Your stay at this Corstorphine hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield Stadium. Spire Murrayfield Hospital and Edinburgh Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Zoo - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Edinburgh Park - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Princes Street - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Saughton Tram Stop - 18 min walk
  • South Gyle Station - 19 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The White Lady (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grasslands Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Terrace - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Torfin

3.5-star hotel near Edinburgh Zoo
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Torfin also features a terrace and a hair salon.

This 3.5-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Torfin offers 4 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 10:00 AM to noon for a fee: GBP 4 to 6 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 4 to 6 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

TORFIN Hotel Edinburgh
TORFIN Hotel
TORFIN Edinburgh
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The Torfin Hotel
The Torfin Edinburgh
The Torfin Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Torfin to the airport?

The Torfin is 4.7 mi (10-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Torfin?

As of Oct 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Torfin on Nov 10, 2025 start from $115.88, excluding 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.

Does The Torfin have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Torfin.

How close is The Torfin to the beach?

This hotel is 7.2 mi (29-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 16 mi (35-min drive) from Silver Sands Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Torfin offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Torfin, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 4 and 6 per person. It's available every day from 10:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at The Torfin?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Torfin?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Torfin?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Torfin have a pool?

The Torfin does not have a pool.

Does The Torfin have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Torfin have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Torfin to downtown Edinburgh?

The Torfin is 3.7 mi away from Edinburgh.

The Torfin Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 124 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eamon

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laila

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
While it was on a busy street and difficult to find where to park, the manager was amazing and helped us with our suitcases. The rooms are located above the restaurant and there is no elevator but it was only one flight of stairs. The room and bathroom were very clean and comfortable. There is no A/C so it was a little hot because we couldn't open the window.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful setting and friendly staff. We didn’t try the food but it looked delicious. Direct route on the bus into town center, very handy - would be a great place to stay for any rugby at Murryfield (just down the road a short trip on the local bus)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are up steep stairs in back of property. Parking is one hotel down behind Toby's next door to Torfin. Room had everything we needed but a fan and tissues. Jenna was extremely helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Torfin was clean and in a great area. It was very convenient to the airport and a short bus ride away from the city. There are great dining options near and a restaurant attached. The staff was so friendly and allowed us to store our bags in the morning because we arrived into the city early as well as helped us navigate public transportation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine, BRACEBRIDGE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They were very accommodating and could see how tired I was and the nice young man from behind the bar carried my bag for me up to the room. The room was amazing. It was beautifully clean and they really thought of everything. I had team and a hot shower before bed and after going down for an amazing burger and a pint. The atmosphere and decor was so well done and comforting.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason, North Vancouver

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

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An overnight stay for an early morning check in at Edinburgh Airport with airport bus stop a 5 minute walk away. Staff very nice. Had an issue with bathroom door but taken on board by staff and rectified very quickly. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely friendly welcoming spot. Would definitely stay again. Really nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Torfin highly recommend

Friendly staff, fun modern clean room and quiet despite being above the pub.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bert E

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

Great location

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

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

I recommend!

The property was perfect for my stay! Clean and quiet. The owner was kind and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, comfortable, and clean. Rooms located above the pub. Only issue was the room entrance was outside and required climbing several stairs. Persons with limited mobility would find it challenging.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels we stayed at in Scotland. If I ever go back to Edinburgh, I would put this hotel at the top of my list.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Great stay

Was a wonderful stay. Restraint had amazing food. Great bed. And a perfect location to get on the bus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jenni

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Brad, Austin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Confusing check in process. Restaurant staff is your only point of contact. When restaurant closes, you have no one to reach out to (Only open 10a-10p). Uncomfortable bed in a tiny room. Room not well cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

A hidden gem

Wanted convenient hotel..not in the heart of the city and not at the airport.. with restaurant to spend our last 2 days in Scotland. Room was well appointed…large rain shower. Restaurant and bar were busy with locals…great food, service, selection at reasonable prices. Thanks to Mike for a warm welcome and help in getting around
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Torfin review.

The staff were amazing and friendly and very helpful. We honestly couldn't have asked for better staff. We booked a Deluxe King Room and we were disappointed as it was rather a small room. In the description for the room there was a cappuccino machine (as well as a kettle) heating and the room was soundproof. There was a kettle but no cappuccino machine, the heating was a space heater that was rather noisy when turned on. and the room was most definitely not soundproofed as we could hear the music from the bar downstairs and our tv when we went into the hall. But the most disappointing thing was the bed. It was so uncomfortable. We could feel every spring in the mattress and none of us slept at all. Also there were two lights out in the bathroom so we were basically showering in darkened room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people were great but I would hardly call this a hotel. The rooms were tiny and nothing like the photos on the web. There was no lobby and you entered the room from an outside concrete stairway. I would call it a couple of rooms above a bar rather than a hotel. There wasn’t even a chair to sit on in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

…

Very cold in the room and bed linen not changed from the previous guests; shower drain not cleared.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024