Edinburgh Zoo is located near The Torfin, which provides a terrace, a hair salon, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Corstorphine, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to The Torfin. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle 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
108 St Johns road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 8AX
What's nearby
Edinburgh Zoo
13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Gyle Shopping Centre
6 min drive - 1.2 miles
Characters from Kidnapped statue
6 min drive - 1.5 miles
Edinburgh Park
7 min drive - 1.6 miles
Carricknowe Golf Course
8 min drive - 1.9 miles
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
Winston's
2 min walk
The Torfin
1 min walk
McDonald's
9 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), smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
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
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 Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Torfin on Nov 23, 2026 start from $169, including 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 0.6 mi (1 km) from Edinburgh Zoo and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Murrayfield Stadium. Spire Murrayfield Hospital and Edinburgh Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). Saughton Tram Stop is 20 minutes by foot and Balgreen Tram Stop is 27 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Torfin Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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The Torphin was a great place to stay while exploring Edinburgh. Easy access to the bus and lots of restaurants near by. The rooms were clean and the staff friendly.
Quiet, well appointed clean rooms above the pub. Private entrance for guests was wonderful. Check in was a breeze and the amenities in the room were fantastic. Close proximity to the airport and the city center.
We arrived very late in the evening. We called ahead and the young man at the desk was so helpful and made sure to leave us a key in a key box outside. The monsoon shower was amazing and the beds were comfortable. We will definitely stay here again.
The Torfin was a lovely place for a single traveler. Two small points: I enjoy a hand cloth for a shower, and there was not desk or equivalent to work on my laptop. Other than that, it was just what I was looking for. Very clean and lots of pillows.
Great value. Room was a bit small but very clean and new feeling. Shower is great. The rooms are above the bar/restaurant, and it was actually very quiet in the room.
Overall, a really good place to stay especially if it's single occupancy. The bar and restaurant are both great also, so this is a big plus,
The staff was so wonderful and helpful. They went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and well taken care of. The room was lovely and spotless and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
John
Feb 15, 2026
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
Small, quaint and clean room over a bar in a nice suburban area. On bus routes and 15 minutes from downtown. Staff was very polite and accommodating. Highly recommend.
The room was lovely, clean and had everything we needed. The staff were friendly and helpful and the bar was nice and busy. It was a gorgeous day so we sat outside with our cocktails.
My only negative comment would be the need for a blackout blind. The room didn't get totally dark other than that, I would highly recommend.
Friendly staff, the hotel has a restaurant on site, which was convenient, but the rooms were very small. Hard with two people and two carry-ons and two personal items, there wasn't room to put anything. But we only stayed for a very short amount of time (technically only 5-6 hours) so it was doable. Conveniently located between airport and city center, plenty of restaurants around. Need to take the bus to the city center or Uber.