Name: The Witchery by the Castle
Address: Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2NF, United Kingdom, Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 2NF, UK
Rating: 9.4

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Hotel The Witchery by the Castle

This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in Old Town exploring, atmosphere and architecture – Check location Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2NF, United Kingdom – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in Old Town exploring, atmosphere and architecture – Check location

*8.1* Brass Rubbing Centre: only 6 minutes away! (500 yards on foot)

*8.8* National Museum of Scotland: only 6 minutes away! (500 yards on foot)

*8.4* Waverley Mall: only 5 minutes away! (400 yards on foot)

*8.4* Armstrong's: only 2 minutes away! (150 yards on foot)

*9.1* Edinburgh Castle: only 4 minutes away! (300 yards on foot)

*8.4* Scott Monument: only 6 minutes away! (500 yards on foot)

*9.3* Museum of Scotland: only 6 minutes away! (500 yards on foot)

*8.6* St. Giles Cathedral: only 4 minutes away! (350 yards on foot)

*8.8* Princes Street Gardens: only 6 minutes away! (500 yards on foot)

*9.2* Royal Mile: only 2 minutes away! (150 yards on foot)

The Scotch Whisky Experience: less than a minute away! (10 yards on foot)

*9.0* The Real Mary King's Close: only 5 minutes away! (350 yards on foot)

*9.2* Scottish National Gallery: only 3 minutes away! (250 yards on foot)

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Loved the room - it was perfect for our honeymoon. Stayed in the Turret Suite. Champagne and cookies in the room each day. Parking at the sister hotel was also much easier than we expected - we got great service from Jacob at Prestonfield, and then the witchery ordered us a taxi back when we left. Dinner was also amazing - we just had the £40 set menu - but it was absolutely delicious.

Claire, United Kingdom

Amazing rooms, amazing staff, amazing restaurant and breakfast. If there were rooms available on other nignts would love to stay longer but very very expensive.

Nadia, United Kingdom

Excellent breakfast, good service and friendly staff

Linda, Guernsey

All in all a great experience with fantastic comfort and fantastic decoration. Breakfast in the room was pleasant. We will like to come back!

Sverre, Norway

The Witchery is absolutely packed with character, and in an incredible location (literally right beside Edinburgh Castle)! The suite was fantastic, the food gorgeous, and the staff were warm, welcoming - they couldn't have been more helpful.

Al, United Kingdom

The room was amazing. Opulent, gothic, glamorous, luxurious - like something out of a fairytale or Hammer horror movie set. The bath was enormous and really deep - big enough for two. I especially liked the free champagne, the eggs florentine and Blair the waiter. I can understand why the Witchery is known for being in the top 10 most romantic hotels in the world. I was there for a total of 45 hours and left the room only once for a 3 hour outing. It lived up to my high expectations and made my 50th birthday a memorable experience.

Nicki, United Kingdom

The staff were excellent and couldn't do enough to help. The food was good and the gothic atmosphere both in the suite and the restaurants, great fun. A great place to celebrate. The Witchery is in a great location.

William, United Kingdom

It is a magical one time experience. Champagne, bottled water, soft white linen and towels and lovely toiletries. The food was good and the service on reception was exceptional.

Lizzie, United Kingdom

Excellent accommodation, friendly professional staff.amazing!

Sharon, United Kingdom

The oppukant decor and character to the room is second to none!

Grant, United Kingdom

9.8

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What guests loved the most:
“Loved the room - it was perfect for our honeymoon. Stayed in the Turret Suite. Champagne and cookies in the room each day. ”

Claire United Kingdom
“Amazing rooms, amazing staff, amazing restaurant and breakfast. If there were rooms available on other nignts would love to stay longer but very very expensive.”

Nadia United Kingdom
“Excellent breakfast, good service and friendly staff”

Linda Guernsey
“All in all a great experience with fantastic comfort and fantastic decoration. Breakfast in the room was pleasant. We will like to come back!”

Sverre Norway
“The Witchery is absolutely packed with character, and in an incredible location (literally right beside Edinburgh Castle)! ”

Al United Kingdom
“The room was amazing. Opulent, gothic, glamorous, luxurious - like something out of a fairytale or Hammer horror movie set. The bath was enormous and really deep - big enough for two. ”

Nicki United Kingdom
“The staff were excellent and couldn't do enough to help. The food was good and the gothic atmosphere both in the suite and the restaurants, great fun. A great place to celebrate. ”

William United Kingdom
“It is a magical one time experience. Champagne, bottled water, soft white linen and towels and lovely toiletries. The food was good and the service on reception was exceptional.”

Lizzie United Kingdom
“Excellent accommodation, friendly professional staff.amazing!”

Sharon United Kingdom
“The oppukant decor and character to the room is second to none!”

Grant United Kingdom

Stay in the heart of Edinburgh –

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.

Old Town is a great choice for travellers interested in Old Town exploring, atmosphere and architecture.

This is our guests' favourite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Edinburgh! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Edinburgh! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.5 for two-person stays.

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Hotel surroundings – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in Old Town exploring, atmosphere and architecture – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Stay in the oldest part of Scotland's capital, where gas lamps light up elegant buildings and cobblestone streets. Nearby, the imposing Edinburgh Castle looms over the city.

Closest landmarks

The Scotch Whisky Experience
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Royal Mile
0.1 miles
Armstrong's
0.1 miles
Gladstones Land
0.1 miles
Gladstone's Land
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Grassmarket
0.1 miles
Central Library
0.1 miles
Scottish National Gallery
0.1 miles
National Library of Scotland
0.1 miles
Edinburgh Castle
0.2 miles

Restaurants and markets

The rooftop Tower Restaurant Restaurant
0.2 miles

Closest airports

Edinburgh Airport
6.5 miles
Glasgow Airport
48.2 miles

Shopping nearby – all within 500m!

Grassmarket Market
Princes Street Edinburgh High street
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What travellers love about this location

“The room is a complete treasure. It's a proper apartment suite with kitchenette, large bathroom, sitting room, massive bedroom, and foyer. The manners of th...”

Shannonzk

United Kingdom

9.5

“The Armory Suite we had was big and luxurious. The bed was a super comfortable four poster bed and it was easy to feel cozy in the slippers and bathrobes, drink...”

Jennifer

Austria

9.5

“The Witchery is absolutely packed with character, and in an incredible location (literally right beside Edinburgh Castle)! The suite was fantastic, the food go...”

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1 restaurant on site

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Cuisine: Scottish

Open for: Lunch, Dinner, High tea

Menu: À la carte

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Until 12:00 hours

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This hotel does not accommodate children.

No cots are available

No extra beds are available

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Pets are not allowed.

The Witchery by the Castle accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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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.

Guests will also find champagne, mineral water and cookies on rates above GBP 295 per night.

“Loved the room - it was perfect for our honeymoon. Stayed in the Turret Suite. Champagne and cookies in the room each day. Parking at the sister hotel was also much easier than we expected - we got great service from Jacob at Prestonfield, and then the witchery ordered us a taxi back when we left. Dinner was also amazing - we just had the £40 set menu - but it was absolutely delicious.”

Claire

“The Witchery is absolutely packed with character, and in an incredible location (literally right beside Edinburgh Castle)! The suite was fantastic, the food gorgeous, and the staff were warm, welcoming - they couldn't have been more helpful.”

“The room was amazing. Opulent, gothic, glamorous, luxurious - like something out of a fairytale or Hammer horror movie set. The bath was enormous and really deep - big enough for two. I especially liked the free champagne, the eggs florentine and Blair the waiter. I can understand why the Witchery is known for being in the top 10 most romantic hotels in the world. I was there for a total of 45 hours and left the room only once for a 3 hour outing. It lived up to my high expectations and made my 50th birthday a memorable experience.”

Nicki

“The staff were excellent and couldn't do enough to help. The food was good and the gothic atmosphere both in the suite and the restaurants, great fun. A great place to celebrate. The Witchery is in a great location.”

William

“It is a magical one time experience. Champagne, bottled water, soft white linen and towels and lovely toiletries. The food was good and the service on reception was exceptional.”

Lizzie

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	Deluxe Suite - Old Rectory 1 double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Each deluxe suite is individual. Some have views to the historic Royal Mile, others have a kitchenette and lounge and some have four-poster beds. Please note that specific features are not guaranteed. Room facilities: • Bath • Telephone • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Seating Area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe Suite - Inner Sanctum 1 double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Situated on the first floor, this spacious suite features a lacquered red bathroom with an antique Victorian bath, a tartan-lined study and a lavishly draped four-poster bed. Room facilities: • Bath • Telephone • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Seating Area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe Suite - Sempill 1 double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom A velvet-draped four-poster bed is featured in this elegant large suite with separate sitting room and panelled dining hall. Room facilities: • Bath • Telephone • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Seating Area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe Suite - Turret 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This elegant suite features a romantic king-sized four-poster bed with vintage red silk velvet drapes. Two windows offer exceptional views to Princes Street and beyond. The bedroom also has a TV and a breakfast table. Room facilities: • Bath • Telephone • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Seating Area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe Suite - Heriot 1 double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This suite features a romantic four-poster bed with gold-embroidered velvets, a sitting room, a walk-in dressing room, and a hidden Gothic chapel bathroom. Room facilities: • Bath • Telephone • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Seating Area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe Suite - Library 1 double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Situated on the first floor, this Gothic library-styled suite boasts a book-filled bathroom with its hidden secret door and heavily draped bed, views of the Royal Mile, walls upholstered in Paisley fabrics, and a seating area with Victorian sofas from Taymouth Castle. Room facilities: • Bath • Telephone • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Seating Area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe Suite - Vestry 1 double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Situated on the second floor, this suite overlooks the Royal Mile and it boasts a draped bed, French gilded furniture, ecclesiastical vestments, and a marbled-floored bathroom with a large roll-top bath and shower. Room facilities: • Bath • Telephone • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Seating Area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe Suite - Guardroom 1 double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom With views across Old Town rooftops, this romantic four-poster bedroom boasts a separate sitting room, a dining hall and an oak-panelled bathroom with roll-top bath. Room facilities: • Bath • Telephone • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Seating Area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe Suite - Armoury 1 double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom A dining hall, a romantic four-poster bedroom, a separate sitting room, and an oak-panelled bathroom with a roll-top bath are featured in this elegant suite. Room facilities: • Bath • Telephone • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Seating Area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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Stay in the heart of Edinburgh –

Hotel surroundings – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in Old Town exploring, atmosphere and architecture – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Facilities of The Witchery by the Castle Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

House rules The Witchery by the Castle takes special requests - add in the next step!