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The Torfin

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Edinburgh Zoo

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Enjoy a drink at the bar, where you can find a selection of beverages and comfortable seating.
Welcome to The Torfin Hotel Bar & Brasserie, where guests can enjoy a warm atmosphere and socialize with others.
Enjoy cooking in this kitchen with a gas stove, toaster, kettle, and coffee maker.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, tufted headboard, and plush bedspread.
Enjoy a view of the street from the large window, with a comfortable armchair and small table nearby.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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

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Room options

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Deluxe King Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Corstorphine within a short walk of Edinburgh Zoo, The Torfin is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Murrayfield Stadium. This 4-room, 3.5-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

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 - 3.9 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Spice Lounge Kitchen - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Penguin Coffee House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Prahna Indian Grill Edinburgh - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪V Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Clermiston Inn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Torfin

Hotel with a restaurant, near Edinburgh Zoo
Guests staying at The Torfin enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a banquet hall. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. This smoke-free hotel also has a hair salon.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Espresso makers are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Spanish

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Hair salon

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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

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

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-9:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Torfin?

The Torfin provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Torfin?

As of Jul 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Torfin on Jul 27, 2025 start from $188.86, 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.

What's there to see within easy reach of The Torfin?

This hotel is situated in Corstorphine within a short 12-minute walk of Edinburgh Zoo. You'll also find Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Torfin?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does The Torfin have a casino?

No, The Torfin doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Torfin?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Torfin good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like an espresso maker as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does The Torfin have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Torfin feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Torfin serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Torfin allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Torfin for a fee of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does The Torfin have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from The Torfin?

The closest major airport to The Torfin is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 4.7 mi away (10 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Torfin?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Torfin.

The Torfin Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 111 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good staff, clean and friendly,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this room was wonderful!… H the staff were amazing !! Anything I needed he was there for us. Super fun and friendly loved the Torfin! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities
Wonderful hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dan

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place a Liverpool stay, just wish they had parking 🅿️ on site.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We chose this hotel because of its proximity to the airport. Our experience was disappointing. When we got there, the restaurant was closed and that is where you check in to the hotel. It was raining and we had to walk around the property and stand outside trying to figure out how to check in. We ended up having to scream through a window until somebody heard us. The person that finally opened the door and checked us in was apologetic and very nice. The rooms are in the back of the restaurant and there is no lift, which is inconvenient when you have a lot of luggage. The rooms were small but comfortable. The location is only 10 minutes from the airport. So that is convenient. We did not eat there so we cannot comment on the food, which is supposed to be very good. I think the experience would have been better if they would have explained the check in process ahead of time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean hotel in a great location with lovely, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Would stay again

Clean and comfortable modern room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and tidy well a quip for what we needed the staff where friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

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

Great spot in Edinburgh

Perfect spot for our last night in Scotland. Small hotel above a great local restaurant/pub. Room was clean and comfortable and the staff very helpful before and during our stay. Friendly staff at the pub, too. Primary reason for booking this location was easy access to the airport for an early morning flight and so for that reason: mission accomplished. Easy access from Haymarket Station when arriving and 10-minute morning cab ride to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful. However, the room was stuffy and loud. Located on a busy street. If you open the window, which is the only way to cool off the room, the traffic noise makes sleeping difficult. Again, the staff who welcomed us were lovely. Best part of the experience. Room: not so great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sallie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. The restaurant was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola, Longueuil

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

perfect

really nice room and facilities. perfect for what we needed. will definitely stay again and recommend :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and room were great. Very good service in the restaurant downstairs. The only thing I wish it had is a small fridge to keep things.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024