The Witchery by the Castle offers a range of opulent suites in Edinburgh, each one unique with its own special features. Lavishly furnished suites display gothic touches, with large oak beds and 4-posters, velvet-lined walls and flamboyant red and gold décor indicative of the style. There are separate seating areas and large bathrooms with free-standing silver baths. Each of The Witchery’s 9 suites is different, but walk-in dressing rooms, love seats and tapestries set the tone. Some rooms overlook Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, looking down towards Princes Street, or across to the old town. An indulgent breakfast hamper will be served in the room each morning or guests can choose to have a cooked breakfast served in the restaurant at no extra cost. The Witchery’s seductive glamour has caught the attention of The Times, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveller, and many celebrity fans have enjoyed its suites. The impressive restaurant also showcases fine Scottish dishes in similarly decadent surroundings.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 35 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests loved the prime <b>location</b> near Edinburgh Castle and the historic charm of the accommodation. The staff received high praise for their friendliness and professionalism. The restaurant and <b>breakfast</b> were also well-received. However, opinions on <b>bed comfort</b> were mixed, with some finding beds a bit small.
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Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Beverley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful Stunning gothic suites. Food Service Cleanliness Location
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything.Expectations were high and fully met.Room was beautiful,staff were helpful and food was outstanding
  • Liis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Incredible hotel, stayed in the Old Rectory and it was like stepping back in time. Just the most beautiful stay I was heartbroken to leave.
  • Sara
    Sweden Sweden
    Very nice breakfast in the extremely gothic and cozy dining room. Highly recommended!
  • Olga
    Germany Germany
    The Armoury is like an entire apartment with everything one can wish for. There is a coffee machine and new bottles of water delivered every day. Breakfast is in the restaurant or can be delivered to the room. The bathroom has underfloor heating....
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room and hotel were fantastic. Loved the traditional furniture and decoration. The location is the best in Edinburgh and right on the castle. The food was amazing and the service was second to none. When eating in the garden restaurant for...
  • Michael
    Australia Australia
    Location, service, sumptuous rooms, excellent dining and the friendliest staff you’ll ever meet.
  • Terence
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Witchery was amazing and exceeded our expectations. A fantastic experience to stay in such a historical building so close to Edinburgh Castle. Our suite was beyond expectation and breakfast in the room was never ending. We also dined at the...
  • Alexandre
    Belgium Belgium
    I surprised my husband for our 16years anniversary and it was all that I expected. We had an incredible time and everything was perfect. The breakfast in room was delicious, dinner was great too. The staff was also very friendly. We can’t wait to...
  • Amerjit
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The teas and coffees; added chocolates for honeymoon; Alexa available; bath was sublime; privacy.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Witchery
    • Cuisine
      British • Scottish

Facilities of The Witchery by the Castle
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Heating
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:30
Check-out
Until 11:30
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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

An indulgent breakfast hamper will be served in the room each morning or you can choose to have a cooked breakfast served in the restaurant at no extra cost.

FAQs about The Witchery by the Castle

  • Check-in at The Witchery by the Castle is from 14:30, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • The Witchery by the Castle has 1 restaurant:

    • The Witchery

  • Guests staying at The Witchery by the Castle can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte

  • The prices at The Witchery by the Castle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at The Witchery by the Castle include:

    • Suite

  • The Witchery by the Castle is 200 yards from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Witchery by the Castle offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):