The Torfin

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.5

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Torfin in Edinburgh offers 4-star comfort with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and modern amenities. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, walk-in shower, and soundproofing for a relaxing stay. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a family-friendly restaurant with a modern ambiance, serving British, American, Scottish, and European cuisines. The restaurant offers vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options, alongside lunch, dinner, and cocktails. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a terrace, outdoor seating area, and bar. Additional amenities include a hairdresser/beautician, ensuring guests stay refreshed and pampered. Prime Location: Located 1.9 mi from Edinburgh Airport, The Torfin is a short walk from Edinburgh Zoo and close to attractions such as Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. Surrounding activities include kayaking and canoeing. Highly rated for connectivity, dining, and service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Heating
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Lynda
Canada Canada
“The room was welcoming and beautifully decorated. The bed and pillows were very comfy. The bathroom was modern and the rain shower (which I usually don’t like) was fabulous! As our stay here was at the end of our Scotland trip, we were pretty...”
Paul
Cyprus Cyprus
“No breakfast available before 10am. Had a good breakfast a few doors away.”
Jordan
Canada Canada
“Quaint hotel over a restaurant-pub only a 12 km drive from the airport. The food at the restaurant was great. Ian and his family run a welcoming establishment. He really helped me out of a jam when my rental car broke down.”
Paige
Canada Canada
“Property was very clean and they even had the room ready for an early check in. It was very easy to get to on the bus and super close to the hotel.”
Cory
Canada Canada
“Every thing was fantastic. The location,staff,food. Room was perfect except the mattress”
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful room, amazing shower, comfy bed. Great having private entrance away from bar/restaurant. Staff were lovely and helpful. On a main route into the city so easy & quick commute in and out.”
Michele
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room we stayed in was lovely, it was clean and tidy, the shower was good also quite strong, the view was not the best but we were in the middle of Edinburgh the staff were great and very helpful. The bar was really busy as it was rugby...”
Beatrice
Germany Germany
“It's a very nice place to stay, calm and relax, The rooms are very tasteful and cozy to see outside the cliffs with a very nice view. The breakfast is very fresh and best of Scotland and thanks to Graham.”
Oliver
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Torfin staff went above and beyond to make our stay personal . Staying over the bank holiday weekend alongside the marathon and an anniversary, the staff were always so attentive and wholesome. I really appreciated all they did to make our...”
Kay
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location with bus just outside, airport and city centre Lovely clean property and bar Resturant also near shops if you needed anything”

Hotel area info

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
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Restaurant #2

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Amenities of The Torfin

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Heating
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

The Torfin takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

FAQs about The Torfin