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The Torfin

3.5 star property
Travelers can create lasting memories near Edinburgh Zoo, where a restaurant serves up delicious meals and a charming bar awaits for evening toasts

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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is AED 539
AED 673 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr

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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Corstorphine, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to The Torfin. Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
Map
108 St Johns road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 8AX

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Zoo which includes marine life and zoo animals
    Edinburgh Zoo
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • www.alamy.com
    Gyle Shopping Centre
    5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Spire Murrayfield Hospital
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Edinburgh Park
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Drumbrae Leisure Centre
    5 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • South Gyle Station
    19 min walk
  • Saughton Tram Stop
    20 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    9 min walk
  • Greggs
    2 min walk
  • The White Lady (Wetherspoon)
    1 min walk
  • Toby Carvery Edinburgh West
    1 min walk
  • The Torfin
    1 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), a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 5 percent tourism fee will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Torfin?

As of 7 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Torfin on 7 April 2026 start from AED 539, 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 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 2 mi (3 km) of Edinburgh Zoo, Spire Murrayfield Hospital, and Edinburgh Park. Gyle Shopping Centre and Edinburgh Corn Exchange are also within 3 mi (5 km). Saughton Tram Stop is 20 minutes by foot and Balgreen Tram Stop is 27 minutes.

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Reviews

The Torfin Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 129 reviews

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

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

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

Sallie

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

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

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to the airport, clean room with modern decor, friendly and accommodating staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

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

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, staff very friendly & helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

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

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

Yasmin

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

Perfect weekend get away

Lovely room above a nice pub. Great location and very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

Darlene

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

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

Paul

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

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

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are a lot of steps to room. Maybe go for a room at back.. we got less than 2 hours sleep in room at front, not ideal when we’ve got a 5 hour journey ahead. Parking is at Toby inn, ok. Room was clean and well stocked. No where to hang clothes except back of door. Sorry wouldn’t stay again, bI cause of noise from road (not double glazed) and the green exit light above door. Too light.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

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

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