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The Torfin

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 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
The Torfin welcomes visitors to Corstorphine with its inviting terrace and convenient hair salon. Guests start their day with cooked-to-order breakfast before exploring, then return to relax at the bar or restaurant. Previous travelers consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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)

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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Deluxe King Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 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 20 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 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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 0.6 mi (1 km) from Edinburgh Zoo and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Murrayfield Stadium. Spire Murrayfield Hospital and Edinburgh Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). Saughton Tram Stop is 18 minutes by foot and Balgreen Tram Stop is 28 minutes.

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The Torfin Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 123 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff was amazing and the food was delicious 😋
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms very clean. Nice decor. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room isn’t big but clean and comfortable. Close to the airport, zoo, and good restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were great. Staff were great. Pub/restaurant downstairs was great. Food was tasty. Only issue is that the room was quite warm. It was a battle between a hot room (can’t sleep) and road noise with the window open (can’t sleep).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

John

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

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

Christine

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

Sallie

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

Laila

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

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

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Dan

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

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic place to stay the staff are warm and friendly. The room itself was lovely and would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

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

Carmen

Everything was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Yaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great! Good restaurant too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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