The Torfin

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.4

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Torfin in Edinburgh offers 4-star comfort with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free WiFi. Each room includes a walk-in shower, soundproofing, and parquet floors. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a terrace, restaurant, and bar. The modern, family-friendly restaurant serves British, American, Scottish, and European cuisines, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Additional amenities include an outdoor seating area and a hairdresser/beautician. Prime Location: Located 3 km from Edinburgh Airport, The Torfin is a short walk from Edinburgh Zoo. Nearby attractions include Edinburgh Castle and the National Museum of Scotland. The surrounding area offers kayaking and canoeing. Highly rated for connectivity, dining, and service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Heating
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jason
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was cozy and immaculately clean. Bed was extremely comfortable. Staff were very kind and allowed us to check in 45 minutes early. Location was great with a multiple buses into the city centre and the zoo within a 15 minute walk.”
Emma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was fantastic for what we paid. It's small, but it was big enough for all our needs for a quick stay. The bed was so comfortable, and the hotel was incredibly accommodating when we needed to check in early and leave our luggage to attend...”
Marie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location. Was great for Murrayfield. Lovely room. Great pub with nice food and good selection of drinks. Very helpful and friendly staff.”
123davi
Italy Italy
“Nice place, also the restaurant downstairs was really fantastic.”
Kristyna
Australia Australia
“We had the best time here at Torfin as a last day of our trip in Scotland. The rooms were very nice and super comfy - amazing shower! The staff so helpful and friendly. The pub below was an incredible convenience! The food is probably the best...”
Craig
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“super friendly staff, decorated the room for my partners birthday- was a lovely stay”
Niamh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our stay was so lovely and homely, the bed was so comfortable, so Cosy would definitely come back to stay here staff was lovely and the bar/restaurant had beautiful food and drinks”
Gary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very helpful syaff and they arranged free parking which was a bonus.”
Valerie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel was perfectly located for us as we were in Edinburgh for a rugby match at Murrayfield. The room was comfortable, but small, the bed comfortable and it was very quiet. We had a room facing the back rather than onto the street. It was very...”
Morton
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Liked the modern room with excellent bathroom. Really helpful and friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere in bar/restaurant. Tasty burgers.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
The Grill @ The Torfin
  • Cuisine
    American • British • Scottish • Seafood • Steakhouse • Local • European • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Restaurant #2

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House rules

The Torfin takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Torfin in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.