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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 111 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.1
Superb
111 reviews

Best place we have stayed at. Beautiful rooms and the staff are so friendly. We parked our car at their sister hotel and got a complimentary taxi to the witchery. Nice vegan breakfast. We will be staying again 🙂

Alice United Kingdom

Magical hotel - rooms beautiful - location next to castle outstanding - wonderful place to stay

Paul Czech Republic

Incredible hotel! Beautiful suite consists of two rooms. Opulent and elegant design without shabiness. Exceptional bathroom with to gothic sinks, big bath, walk-in tropical shower for two people, canopy bed and truly magnificent lighting. Plus Echo for your favorite music.

Kuanysh Kazakhstan

Exquisite rooms, the food is top notch and the service is the best thing about the property.

Nigel United Kingdom

Wonderful hotel with exceptional staff. The restaurant is lovely, albeit very expensive. Will definitely retutn.

Mike United Kingdom

The character & soul of the place, aswell as the history.

Rebecca United Kingdom

The whole experience was perfect. It exceeded expectations and I would highly recommend.

Merle United Kingdom

the staff were really friendly and the food was great.

Emma United Kingdom

The ambience, the querkynes, the location, the staff, the food.. The list is endless

Steve United Kingdom

Everything was just perfect, the hotel is in the best location the staff are amazing

Fran1079 United Kingdom
9.1
Superb
111 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Best place we have stayed at. Beautiful rooms and the staff are so friendly. We parked our car at their sister hotel and got a complimentary taxi to the witchery. Nice vegan breakfast.”
    Alice Alice United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Magical hotel - rooms beautiful - location next to castle outstanding - wonderful place to stay”
    Paul Paul Czech Republic Czech Republic
  • “Incredible hotel! Beautiful suite consists of two rooms. Opulent and elegant design without shabiness.”
    Kuanysh Kuanysh Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
  • “Exquisite rooms, the food is top notch and the service is the best thing about the property.”
    Nigel Nigel United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Wonderful hotel with exceptional staff. The restaurant is lovely, albeit very expensive. Will definitely retutn.”
    Mike Mike United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The character & soul of the place, aswell as the history.”
    Rebecca Rebecca United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The whole experience was perfect. It exceeded expectations and I would highly recommend.”
    Merle Merle United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “the staff were really friendly and the food was great.”
    Emma Emma United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The ambience, the querkynes, the location, the staff, the food.. The list is endless”
    Steve Steve United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything was just perfect, the hotel is in the best location the staff are amazing”
    Fran1079 Fran1079 United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities9.0
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort9.2
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location9.7
  • Free WiFi8.3

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 9.7 for a two-person trip.

The Witchery by the Castle has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 22 Aug 2013.

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Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Heating

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

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Room type
Sleeps
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.3

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  • Alice
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Best place we have stayed at. Beautiful rooms and the staff are so friendly. We parked our car at their sister hotel and got a complimentary taxi to the witchery. Nice vegan breakfast. We will be staying again 🙂”
  • Paul
    Czech RepublicCzech Republic
    “Magical hotel - rooms beautiful - location next to castle outstanding - wonderful place to stay”
  • Kuanysh
    KazakhstanKazakhstan
    “Incredible hotel! Beautiful suite consists of two rooms. Opulent and elegant design without shabiness. Exceptional bathroom with to gothic sinks, big bath, walk-in tropical shower for two people, canopy bed and truly magnificent lighting. Plus...”
  • Nigel
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Exquisite rooms, the food is top notch and the service is the best thing about the property.”
  • Mike
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Wonderful hotel with exceptional staff. The restaurant is lovely, albeit very expensive. Will definitely retutn.”
  • Rebecca
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The character & soul of the place, aswell as the history.”
  • Merle
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The whole experience was perfect. It exceeded expectations and I would highly recommend.”
  • Emma
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “the staff were really friendly and the food was great.”
  • Steve
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The ambience, the querkynes, the location, the staff, the food.. The list is endless”
  • Fran1079
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Everything was just perfect, the hotel is in the best location the staff are amazing”
Property questions and answers
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  • Do you have parking on site? if so how much per night? if not, suggestion?
    We do not have parking here but we can offer 2 solutions that are quite close by for our guests.
    Answered on 10 October 2020
  • hello there where is the nearest long stay carpark as looking at a weekend stay later in the year thank you X
    I would suggest leaving your car at our sister hotel which is about a 10 minute drive from us (we would provide complimentary taxis).
    Answered on 24 February 2021
  • How nearby is the parking?
    The closest NCP carpark is about a 10 minute walk or we offer free parking at our sister hotel with complimentary taxi's. This is about a 1o minute drive.
    Answered on 23 July 2021
  • Can I book a meal in the restaurant I want to book a room and dinner?
    Good morning, I would check availability in our restaurant first as we are a very busy restaurant. We do not hold any tables in reserve either.
    Answered on 22 October 2021
  • Can I have as much information about your honeymoon suite as possible please and pictures Thank you
    We do not have a honeymoon suite although any one of our suites would be appropriate.
    Answered on 24 February 2021
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Hotel surroundings *
1 restaurant on site

    The Witchery

    Cuisine: British, Scottish

    Menu: À la carte

Facilities of The Witchery by the Castle

Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
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
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:30 hours

Check-out

Until 11:30 hours

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.

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

The fine print

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

  • 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.

  • The Witchery by the Castle is 200 yards from the centre of Edinburgh.

  • The Witchery by the Castle has 1 restaurant:

    • The Witchery

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

  • Room options at The Witchery by the Castle include:

    • Suite

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

    • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Witchery by the Castle by:

      • Tram 40min

    • Guests staying at The Witchery by the Castle can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental