The Torfin

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Martina

Lovely accommodation with everything you needed. Well presented and staff were friendly & helpful.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2026

Tracy

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.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Éliane

Very nice accommodation and close to the airport. The room was beautiful and very clean and the woman who showed us to our room was extremely nice and helpful! I just wish the shower head (rain shower style) hadn’t been so big compared to the actual space in the shower, as there was no space where water wasn’t being sprayed and so I had to wet my hair even though I didn’t want to. Also, the street is a bit noisy but nothing too bad. Overall, a very nice stay!

Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2026

Dana

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Timothy

Friendly staff, great food and nice clean rooms 👌

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Mandy

Such a cool little place to stay! Everyone that we had an interaction with was pleasant and very helpful. The room was clean and comfy. We had dinner in the restaurant and it was tasty.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2026

Alexandre

Clean room and well located.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Jonathan

The room was small but felt very safe and the restaurant was delicious.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2026

Jason

Clean and friendly staff would recomend to anyone

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Michael

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2026

Danny

Hotel was vey nice, however with only 4 rooms to look after we were surprised and disappointed that the rooms were not serviced daily. We had to remind the staff that they had missed our room ( which was supposed to be serviced on day two of our stay ) We had to chase up fresh towels and take our rubbish out to the bin on the street. Also as residents were were also disappointed that the staff in the bar and restaurant didn’t acknowledge us, in fact on the final night we were seated in probably the worst table in the restaurant even though several better tables were free. There were a couple of issues with the room, the main light had a bulb out and the lights around the mirror did not work. Overall a good stay but could have been better

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Heather D

The room was great. Staff was friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Laura

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.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Austin

Very clean. Helpful staff for check in, towel warmer didn't work though. Excellent location, right beside a bus stop to town.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Jane

Excellent access to the city by pass. Nice, though, small room. Good restaurant/bar downstairs

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

Hunter

Clean room and good food at the bar.

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2026

Susan

The room was tiny but quiet enough for good rest.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Ma. Joy Victoria

This place is gorgeous! with a beautiful view of the Highlands from the window. Clean, best bed, best bathroom with rain shower. Long list of good stuff.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

John

Fantastic lovely rooms and lovely people , so helpful and great breakfast, we’ll be back next year for the Six Nations 27

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2025

John

The staff were very friendly and helpful . The room was amazing. Very comfortable and presented. Lots of nice touches.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2025

Samantha

There are a lot of steps to room. Maybe go for a room at back.. we got less than 2 hours sleep in room at front, not ideal when we’ve got a 5 hour journey ahead.
Parking is at Toby inn, ok. Room was clean and well stocked. No where to hang clothes except back of door. Sorry wouldn’t stay again, bI cause of noise from road (not double glazed) and the green exit light above door. Too light.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Wayne

Rooms very clean. Nice decor. Friendly staff.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2025

Heather

the staff was amazing and the food was delicious 😋

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Glenn

Room isn’t big but clean and comfortable. Close to the airport, zoo, and good restaurants

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2025

brian

Emma was our host to check in, and our waitress in the restaurant. A lovely young woman, very polite and helpful.
The room was very clean and decent size. Hotel right on main road from Airport to Downtown making it very convenient to access and then go a bus into town.
Restaurant for was decent and a good value.
Met the owner when we checked out, and kind man with travel tips for our next destination.
We'd certainly stay again if coming back to Edinburgh.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Sep 2025

Jeffrey

Rooms were great. Staff were great. Pub/restaurant downstairs was great. Food was tasty. Only issue is that the room was quite warm. It was a battle between a hot room (can’t sleep) and road noise with the window open (can’t sleep).

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2025

Elizabeth

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!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2025

Jeffrey

Very nice stay

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Laila

While it was on a busy street and difficult to find where to park, the manager was amazing and helped us with our suitcases. The rooms are located above the restaurant and there is no elevator but it was only one flight of stairs. The room and bathroom were very clean and comfortable. There is no A/C so it was a little hot because we couldn't open the window.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Richard

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)

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2025

Patricia

Rooms are up steep stairs in back of property. Parking is one hotel down behind Toby's next door to Torfin. Room had everything we needed but a fan and tissues. Jenna was extremely helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2025

Stephanie

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!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2025

Christine

They were very accommodating and could see how tired I was and the nice young man from behind the bar carried my bag for me up to the room. The room was amazing. It was beautifully clean and they really thought of everything. I had team and a hot shower before bed and after going down for an amazing burger and a pint. The atmosphere and decor was so well done and comforting.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Timothy

Great stay. Very comfortable.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2025

Diane

An overnight stay for an early morning check in at Edinburgh Airport with airport bus stop a 5 minute walk away.
Staff very nice.
Had an issue with bathroom door but taken on board by staff and rectified very quickly.
Would stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2025

Katherine

A lovely friendly welcoming spot. Would definitely stay again. Really nice

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2025

James

Torfin highly recommend

Friendly staff, fun modern clean room and quiet despite being above the pub.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2025

Rosa

I recommend!

The property was perfect for my stay! Clean and quiet. The owner was kind and helpful!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2025

Lou

Very nice, comfortable, and clean. Rooms located above the pub. Only issue was the room entrance was outside and required climbing several stairs. Persons with limited mobility would find it challenging.

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2025

John

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2025

Richard

Great stay

Was a wonderful stay. Restraint had amazing food. Great bed. And a perfect location to get on the bus.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Oct 2024

Brad

Confusing check in process. Restaurant staff is your only point of contact. When restaurant closes, you have no one to reach out to (Only open 10a-10p). Uncomfortable bed in a tiny room. Room not well cleaned.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2024

Stephen

A hidden gem

Wanted convenient hotel..not in the heart of the city and not at the airport.. with restaurant to spend our last 2 days in Scotland. Room was well appointed…large rain shower. Restaurant and bar were busy with locals…great food, service, selection at reasonable prices. Thanks to Mike for a warm welcome and help in getting around

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2024

Verified traveler

Torfin review.

The staff were amazing and friendly and very helpful. We honestly couldn't have asked for better staff.
We booked a Deluxe King Room and we were disappointed as it was rather a small room. In the description for the room there was a cappuccino machine (as well as a kettle) heating and the room was soundproof. There was a kettle but no cappuccino machine, the heating was a space heater that was rather noisy when turned on. and the room was most definitely not soundproofed as we could hear the music from the bar downstairs and our tv when we went into the hall. But the most disappointing thing was the bed. It was so uncomfortable. We could feel every spring in the mattress and none of us slept at all.
Also there were two lights out in the bathroom so we were basically showering in darkened room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2024

Stanley

The people were great but I would hardly call this a hotel. The rooms were tiny and nothing like the photos on the web. There was no lobby and you entered the room from an outside concrete stairway. I would call it a couple of rooms above a bar rather than a hotel. There wasn’t even a chair to sit on in the room.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

28 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

…

Very cold in the room and bed linen not changed from the previous guests; shower drain not cleared.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2024

Paul

Good staff, clean and friendly,

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2024

Julia

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!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

Wonderful hosts.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2024

Dan

Good place a Liverpool stay, just wish they had parking 🅿️ on site.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2024

Ana

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2024

Margaret

Lovely, clean hotel in a great location with lovely, helpful staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2024

Paul

Would stay again

Clean and comfortable modern room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2024

Paul

The room was clean and tidy well a quip for what we needed the staff where friendly and helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2024

Andreas

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.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

21 Jun 2024

Jonathan

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.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2024

Sallie

Enjoyed our stay. The restaurant was amazing!

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2024

Nicola

Very pleasant experience

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2024

Verified traveler

perfect

really nice room and facilities. perfect for what we needed. will definitely stay again and recommend :)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2024

Melissa

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2024

Suzanna

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.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2024

Michael

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2024

Carmen

Everything was excellent!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2024

Stephanie

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.

Business

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2024

Craig

Lovely room, staff very friendly & helpful

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2024

Christine

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.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2024

Karen

Great location close to the airport, clean room with modern decor, friendly and accommodating staff!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2024

Kelly

Highly Recommend

Very clean and lovely. Food was fantastic. A bit further out than I thought. About 20 minutes from city center but Uber was easy. The room was right on a main road and a bit noisy Owner a delight. I would highly recommend

Self

4/10

Poor

08 Dec 2023

Annie

the noise from the road was very loud and I asked to change rooms.
rooms are cleaned every 2 days tea bags and milk were not refreshed, I had to go to the bar to ask for more.
the rooms were away from the pub/ restaurant so if there was a problem in the night I am not sure who I would call.
To get to the rooms you go up outside steps, the light does not come on until you are half way down the steps so in the dark is dangerous.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2023

Darlene

It was great! Good restaurant too!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2023

Yasmin

Perfect weekend get away

Lovely room above a nice pub. Great location and very friendly staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2023

Morna

Great place with easy access to the City Centre

We flew in for a wedding in the West End of the city. The Torfin was perfectly placed between the airport and the venue. The rooms are small but beautifully decorated with a comfortable king bed. Even though we had a road side room, we were not aware of any excessive noise. The rooms are accessed outside of the pub which we saw as a positive as you don't need to go through a pub to get back. There is a bus stop to the city centre right outside. The 26 gets you there in 10 minutes and runs around every 10 minutes. From there when we left it was £10 in an Uber to get to our car hire place so we could get to our next destination.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2023

Heather

This property is beautifully and thoughtfully decorated, both the B and B and the restaurant down stairs.
We used Uber to get around. About 10 min. In to town or out to the airport.
The only thing I would change are the bed pillows. They are very thin and offer no support.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2023

Eduardo

Lovely place! Will book again

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2023

Nikki John

It was a great one-night stay and accessible to public transportation and less than 15mins. drive to the airport and downtown. The staff were wonderful and friendly. The area was clean and safe. I would definitely recommend this to my family and friends.

Leisure Partner