Hotel The Witchery by the Castle
Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2NF, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.8/10! (score from 204 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Wow it was the perfect place to go to as restriction ease as it was so different and so much fun to stay in a completely different hotel environment. Food was good. We loved breakfast and the waiter was so thoughtful in anticipating what we might need.
United KingdomAmazing place, everything about our stay was totally enjoyable, the restaurant food was beautiful, the romm was absolutely fantastic, the staff were exceptional
United KingdomFrom the moment we arrived it was magical, so much attention to detail in this beautiful building. The suite we had was exquisite, without giving to much away they leave you literally breathless with opulence and décor Best thing about The WITCHARY IS THE STAFF, THEY WERE SO WELCOMING, KIND, HAPPY AND PROUD, it was a joy to be part of, in times of so much uncertainly the team were so positive and focused on giving us a truly memorable experience. We sat in the sunshine with a coffee and looked out to Princess Gardens and watched the sun set on the city and its buildings, and i cried, happy tears of having a memory of such a beautiful venue, and the city, amazing, amazing stay - feel very blessed !
United KingdomBreakfast was lovely, location perfect and the room was large and clean
United KingdomBreakfast was nice just what I expected from a full Scottish the member of staff was very friendly restruant was very nice loved the decor
United KingdomExceptional good value for money and very high quality food and high standards of service
United KingdomThe decor of the suite, including old artefacts in tune with the age of the property(16thCentury), the setting-right beside the Castle, with a view over the Forth from the Turret suite were all exceptional. The food was superb and the staff extremely friendly and efficient. The Secret Garden dining room added to the impact. Overall, it was an amazing experience
United KingdomEverything was incredible! My partner and I found it impossible not to fall in love with this hotel, everyone who loves to collect valuable moments of an unusual experience in their life, I strongly advise you to spend at least one night in this magical hotel
RussiaIn order to embrace the haunting and exoteric atmosphere the place is very well crafted. Furniture, statues, bathroom, even the bed, which needs a 3 steps stairs to be “climbed”, everything throws you back to the 18th century.
BrazilUnique and amazing experience, great idea with different theme of the rooms (in our case Guardroom), beautifully furnished, great location
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Stay in the heart of Edinburgh – Excellent location - show map
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.
This is our guests' favourite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.3 for two-person stays.
Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
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See what guests loved the most:
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Marina
United Kingdom“Wow it was the perfect place to go to as restriction ease as it was so different and so much fun to stay in a completely different hotel environment. Food was good. We loved breakfast and the waiter was so thoughtful in anticipating what we might need.” Read more
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Steve
United Kingdom
“Amazing place, everything about our stay was totally enjoyable, the restaurant food was beautiful, the romm was absolutely fantastic, the staff were exceptional ”
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Kelly
United Kingdom
“From the moment we arrived it was magical, so much attention to detail in this beautiful building. The suite we had was exquisite, without giving to much away they leave you literally breathless with opulence and décor Best thing about The WITCHARY IS THE STAFF, THEY WERE SO WELCOMING, KIND, HAPPY AND PROUD, it was a joy to be part of, in times of so much uncertainly the team were so positive and focused on giving us a truly memorable experience. We sat in the sunshine with a coffee and looked out to Princess Gardens and watched the sun set on the city and its buildings, and i cried, happy tears of having a memory of such a beautiful venue, and the city, amazing, amazing stay - feel very blessed !” Read more
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Jonathan
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was lovely, location perfect and the room was large and clean”
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John
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was nice just what I expected from a full Scottish the member of staff was very friendly restruant was very nice loved the decor”
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Kevin
United Kingdom
“Exceptional good value for money and very high quality food and high standards of service ”
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Barbara
United Kingdom
“The decor of the suite, including old artefacts in tune with the age of the property(16thCentury), the setting-right beside the Castle, with a view over the Forth from the Turret suite were all exceptional. The food was superb and the staff extremely friendly and efficient. The Secret Garden dining room added to the impact. Overall, it was an amazing experience” Read more
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Maria
Russia“Everything was incredible! My partner and I found it impossible not to fall in love with this hotel, everyone who loves to collect valuable moments of an unusual experience in their life, I strongly advise you to spend at least one night in this magical hotel” Read more
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Filipe
Brazil“In order to embrace the haunting and exoteric atmosphere the place is very well crafted. Furniture, statues, bathroom, even the bed, which needs a 3 steps stairs to be “climbed”, everything throws you back to the 18th century.”
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Eva
United Kingdom
“Unique and amazing experience, great idea with different theme of the rooms (in our case Guardroom), beautifully furnished, great location ”
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions0 miles
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The Scotch Whisky Experience0 miles
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Royal Mile0.1 miles
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Gladstones Land0.1 miles
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Armstrong's Vintage0.1 miles
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Grassmarket0.1 miles
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Princes Street Gardens0.1 miles
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Central Library0.1 miles
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Scottish National Gallery0.1 miles
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National Library of Scotland0.1 miles
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Restaurant The rooftop Tower Restaurant0.2 miles
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Edinburgh Castle0.2 miles
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The Real Mary King's Close0.2 miles
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National Museum of Scotland0.3 miles
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University of Edinburgh0.4 miles
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Edinburgh Playhouse0.7 miles
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Arthurs Seat1.3 miles
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Murrayfield Stadium1.8 miles
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Royal Yacht Britannia2.4 miles
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Edinburgh Zoo2.9 miles
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Dalhousie Castle7.5 miles
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Edinburgh Airport6.5 miles
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Dundee Airport35.4 miles
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Glasgow Airport48.2 miles
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Facilities of The Witchery by the Castle
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Terrace
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Food & Drink
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! 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
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
- French
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The Witchery by the Castle accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
