The Torfin

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Edinburgh Zoo

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
The price is AED 453
AED 532 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec

Room options

Deluxe King Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
108 St Johns road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 8AX

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Zoo - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Edinburgh Park - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Princes Street - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 11 min drive - 7.0 km

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 near Edinburgh Zoo
Consider a stay at The Torfin and take advantage of a terrace, a hair salon, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Torfin have amenities such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls, in addition to espresso makers and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and housekeeping

Languages

English, Hungarian, Spanish

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

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 10:00 AM–noon: GBP 4-6 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • Hair salon
  • 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Soundproofing

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 4 to 6 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have 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 The Torfin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Torfin?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Torfin?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Torfin located?

Located in Corstorphine, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Edinburgh Zoo and Spire Murrayfield Hospital. Edinburgh Park and Gyle Shopping Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km). Saughton Tram Stop is 18 minutes by foot and South Gyle Station is 19 minutes.

The Torfin Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 90 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and clean
Very comfortable room, decorated to a high standard. Bathroom very modern and clean. Would definitely book again. So easy to get to and from town centre by bus.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner and staff treated us very well. Very attentive to my wife’s food allergies which was appreciated. Room was very clean and had been updated.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Traveled with partner
Everything was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great venue, well located and friendly staff
Lovely stay, great venue. Rooms are very nicely decorated and a good size for a city hotel. Good amenities: a kettle for tea and coffee, biscuits in the room as well as an ironing board and hair drier. Pub downstairs did great food and there’s a little supermarket just across the street. Check in was very easy. Bus to the city centre took just 15 mins and then to the airport just 10.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024