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The Torfin

3.5 star property
Hotel with 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.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, tufted headboard, and plush bedspread.
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.
Enjoy a view of the street from the large window, with a comfortable armchair and small table nearby.
Located in Corstorphine, The Torfin offers a warm welcome with a terrace and hair salon. Indulge in cooked-to-order breakfast, unwind at the bar or restaurant and enjoy the helpful staff that previous guests have praised.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (6)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Hair salon
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Pets allowed
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Flat-panel TV
The current price is AED 690
AED 828 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28

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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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 - 1.0 km
  • Edinburgh Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Princes Street - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 10 min drive
  • Edinburgh Gateway Station - 4 min drive
  • Slateford Station - 6 min drive
  • South Gyle Station - 19 min walk
  • Saughton Tram Stop - 18 min walk
  • Balgreen Tram Stop - 28 min walk

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

At The Torfin, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Edinburgh Zoo and Edinburgh Park. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Murrayfield Stadium and Princes Street are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 4 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 10:00 AM–noon
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • Hair salon

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 4 to 6 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Also known as

TORFIN Hotel Edinburgh
TORFIN Hotel
TORFIN Edinburgh
TORFIN
The Torfin Hotel
The Torfin Edinburgh
The Torfin Hotel Edinburgh
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Torfin offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Torfin does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Torfin?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Torfin?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near The Torfin?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Torfin like?

The Torfin is in Corstorphine, a short 12-minute walk from Edinburgh Zoo.

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The Torfin Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The restaurant on site served very good food and was a great local option. (4 reviews)
  • The airport shuttle was convenient and accessible, with some options being within a 15-minute drive or a short bus ride away. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. Very comfortable.
Timothy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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)
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely friendly welcoming spot. Would definitely stay again. Really nice
Katherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I recommend!

The property was perfect for my stay! Clean and quiet. The owner was kind and helpful!
Rosa, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Torfin highly recommend

Friendly staff, fun modern clean room and quiet despite being above the pub.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Was a wonderful stay. Restraint had amazing food. Great bed. And a perfect location to get on the bus.
Richard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Diane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay. The restaurant was amazing!
Sallie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely, clean hotel in a great location with lovely, helpful staff.
Margaret, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hosts.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good place a Liverpool stay, just wish they had parking 🅿️ on site.
Dan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would stay again

Clean and comfortable modern room
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a fantastic place to stay the staff are warm and friendly. The room itself was lovely and would definitely stay here again
Josh, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was excellent!
Carmen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Julia, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very friendly and accommodating staff.
Yaa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was great! Good restaurant too!
Darlene, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Set on a main road to downtown Edinburgh, it is very convenient for catching the bus to town center or to the airport. Lots of restaurant options. Friendly and helpful staff.
Christine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Melissa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Michael, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very pleasant experience
Nicola, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Stephen, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very convenient accommodations super close to bus lines and Edinburgh center / airport. Clean and organized room and very helpful staff
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Torfin Stay

It was a lovely spot and easy to get to within the city for downtown trips by bus. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful.
Lawrence, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Suzanna, 1-night trip