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The Torfin

3.5 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Edinburgh Zoo

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Restaurant
Deluxe King Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Shared kitchen | Espresso maker, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Interior detail
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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 $156
$188 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11

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Deluxe King Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King Room

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

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 Murrayfield Stadium. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Edinburgh International Conference Centre and Princes Street are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
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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
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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
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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
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Pets

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

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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 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)

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

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The restaurant served very good food and was a great local spot. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

Good staff, clean and friendly,
1-night trip

10/10

Wonderful hosts.
1-night trip

10/10

Great location close to the airport, clean room with modern decor, friendly and accommodating staff!
1-night trip

8/10

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

8/10

Lovely room, staff very friendly & helpful
1-night trip

10/10

Clean and comfortable modern room
2-night trip

10/10

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!
3-night trip

10/10

The room was clean and tidy well a quip for what we needed the staff where friendly and helpful.
4-night trip

10/10

Everything was excellent!
2-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

really nice room and facilities. perfect for what we needed. will definitely stay again and recommend :)
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely room above a nice pub. Great location and very friendly staff.
2-night trip

10/10

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
2-night trip

8/10

Very friendly and accommodating staff.
1-night trip

10/10

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

8/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
2-night trip

8/10

Very pleasant experience
2-night trip

10/10

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.
4-night trip

10/10

Lovely place! Will book again
2-night trip