The Torfin

3.5 star property

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Interior detail
Terrace/patio
Deluxe King Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe King Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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108 St Johns road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 8AX
  • Place, Edinburgh Zoo
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Gyle Shopping Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Torfin

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a hair salon are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a banquet hall. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Torfin offers 4 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Torfin. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Edinburgh Zoo. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Edinburgh Zoo and 8 minutes from Princes Street
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Torfin also features a terrace and a hair salon.

This 3.5-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 10:00 AM to noon.
The Torfin has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

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: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 9:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. The host will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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The Torfin Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 146 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic lovely rooms and lovely people , so helpful and great breakfast, we’ll be back next year for the Six Nations 27
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were very friendly and helpful . The room was amazing. Very comfortable and presented. Lots of nice touches.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sallie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. The restaurant was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms very clean. Nice decor. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing and helpful. The location is outstanding, near transportation, with great walkability. There is also amazing food and drink options. Highly recommended for anything from a coffee, a meal, or an overnight stay - or all of the above!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, staff very friendly & helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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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
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good staff, clean and friendly,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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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
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8/10 Good

Yaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Torfin was clean and in a great area. It was very convenient to the airport and a short bus ride away from the city. There are great dining options near and a restaurant attached. The staff was so friendly and allowed us to store our bags in the morning because we arrived into the city early as well as helped us navigate public transportation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities
Wonderful hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Darlene

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