The Witchery by the Castle
Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2NF, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.7/10! (score from 114 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Pros: Very intimate setting, with only 9 rooms, each one with a particular and unique feel and decor. Very quiet despite being in the city center. Location is unbeatable, just feet away from the castle. The restaurants are beautiful and great. Staff was very friendly and attentive.

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 9.8 for a two-person trip.
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Heating
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Fabulous breakfast
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See what guests loved the most:
- Giancarlo
United States
“Pros: Very intimate setting, with only 9 rooms, each one with a particular and unique feel and decor. Very quiet despite being in the city center. Location is unbeatable, just feet away from the castle. The restaurants are beautiful and great....” - Elizabeth
United Kingdom
“The location and breakfast were AMAZING. But we were obviously there for the decor, definitely did not disappoint! We stayed in the Herriot this time.” - Gary
United Kingdom
“We stayed in the Herriot Suite which had an amazing bathroom and very comfortable four poster bed and lovely seating area. The room was very clean, with very soft, fluffy bath towels. Even though it is in the centre of the city we had a great...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- The Witchery
- CuisineBritish • Scottish
Facilities of The Witchery by the CastleGreat facilities! Review score, 9.1
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Heating
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Fabulous breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
- Seating Area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Safety deposit box
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- English
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 room.
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.
Cash is not accepted
The Witchery by the Castle accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about The Witchery by the Castle
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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.
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The Witchery by the Castle has 1 restaurant:
- The Witchery
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Check-in at The Witchery by the Castle is from 14:30, and check-out is until 11:30.
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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.
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Room options at The Witchery by the Castle include:
- Suite
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The Witchery by the Castle offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):