The Torfin

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar

Breakfast available

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Explore the area

108 St Johns road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 8AX

Edinburgh Zoo
12 min walk
The Torfin
1 min walk
Saughton Tram Stop
18 min walk
Edinburgh (EDI)
10 min drive

Room options

Deluxe King Room

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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Pool

Hot tub

Spa

Parking included

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

Hotel with a restaurant, near Edinburgh Zoo

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 bottled water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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

Our customers tell us 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 like 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 clean accommodations and the helpful staff
Just a 2-minute drive from Edinburgh Zoo and 11 minutes from Edinburgh Castle
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 cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 10:00 AM to noon.

The Torfin has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 10:00 AM–noon: GBP 4-6 per person
1 restaurant
1 bar

Family friendly

Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

Banquet hall

Guest services

Hair salon
Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

Terrace

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Heating

Bathroom

Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Towels

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Free bottled water

Soundproofing

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: GBP 15 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 15 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

TORFIN Hotel Edinburgh

TORFIN Hotel

TORFIN Edinburgh

TORFIN

The Torfin Hotel

The Torfin Edinburgh

The Torfin Hotel Edinburgh

The Torfin Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with family

20 Sept 2024

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

Verified traveller

17 Sept 2024

Liked: Amenities

Wonderful hosts.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dan

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group

12 Sept 2024

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

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

12 Sept 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 Sept 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ana

Travelled with family

21 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

We chose this hotel because of its proximity to the airport. Our experience was disappointing. When we got there, the restaurant was closed and that is where you check in to the hotel. It was raining and we had to walk around the property and stand outside trying to figure out how to check in. We ended up having to scream through a window until somebody heard us. The person that finally opened the door and checked us in was apologetic and very nice. The rooms are in the back of the restaurant and there is no lift, which is inconvenient when you have a lot of luggage. The rooms were small but comfortable. The location is only 10 minutes from the airport. So that is convenient. We did not eat there so we cannot comment on the food, which is supposed to be very good. I think the experience would have been better if they would have explained the check in process ahead of time.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family

7 Jul 2024

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

Paul

30 Jun 2024

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

Paul

Travelled with partner

27 Jun 2024

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

Andreas

Travelled with family

26 Jun 2024

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

Great spot in Edinburgh

Perfect spot for our last night in Scotland. Small hotel above a great local restaurant/pub. Room was clean and comfortable and the staff very helpful before and during our stay. Friendly staff at the pub, too. Primary reason for booking this location was easy access to the airport for an early morning flight and so for that reason: mission accomplished. Easy access from Haymarket Station when arriving and 10-minute morning cab ride to the airport.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

23 Jun 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

21 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff was wonderful. However, the room was stuffy and loud. Located on a busy street. If you open the window, which is the only way to cool off the room, the traffic noise makes sleeping difficult. Again, the staff who welcomed us were lovely. Best part of the experience. Room: not so great.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sallie

20 Jun 2024

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Enjoyed our stay. The restaurant was amazing!

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola, Longueuil

Travelled with group

30 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very pleasant experience

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

24 May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna

Business traveller

22 May 2024

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

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.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner

19 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

19 May 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with partner

15 May 2024

Everything was excellent!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Business traveller

14 May 2024

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

Great venue, well located and friendly staff

Lovely stay, great venue. Rooms are very nicely decorated and a good size for a city hotel. Good amenities: a kettle for tea and coffee, biscuits in the room as well as an ironing board and hair drier. Pub downstairs did great food and there’s a little supermarket just across the street. Check in was very easy. Bus to the city centre took just 15 mins and then to the airport just 10.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

9 May 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

4 May 2024

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with partner

4 May 2024

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

Lovely room, staff very friendly & helpful

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Christine, Oshkosh

Business traveller

2 May 2024

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