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 113 reviews)
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EVERYTHING! Staff was outstanding, they would do anything to make your stay perfect. The building is quite mysterious and it was fun to watch all the tourists taking pictures of our Close and then we got to unlock the gate and go in. ha! :)
United States of AmericaBeautiful historical building in a wonderful location
United States of AmericaExpansive, private, centrally located to the main city attractions we were intending to see.
United States of AmericaWow, what an experience. The first impression, as you enter the room, is staggering. Certainly, an experience somewhere between (what I imagine) straying in a 17th century gentrified townhouse and a Sherlock Holmes movie set. It was a great experience and one I don't regret, nor am I likely to forget. We enjoyed the restaurant (breakfast and dinner). Our servers we attentive and very professional and the overall dining experience was not nearly as pretentious as I had imagined. The food was of a good standard, and while not spectacular, the ambience and the service more than made up for it. The in-room breakfast option was really good and I would strongly recommend this option. The location of the property cannot be beaten - just bear in mind you are on the Royal Mile, so the hum-drum of the passing tourists adds to the realism of an "early modern cityscape".
United KingdomExceptional all around. Room was extraordinary, breakfasts way beyond expectation, and dinner at The Witchery restaurant rates in my top 10 (of 67 years).
United States of AmericaBest 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 🙂
United KingdomMagical hotel - rooms beautiful - location next to castle outstanding - wonderful place to stay
Czech RepublicIncredible 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.
KazakhstanExquisite rooms, the food is top notch and the service is the best thing about the property.
United KingdomWonderful hotel with exceptional staff. The restaurant is lovely, albeit very expensive. Will definitely retutn.
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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 glamor has caught the attention of The Times, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler, and many celebrity fans have enjoyed its suites. The impressive restaurant also showcases fine Scottish dishes in similarly decadent surroundings.
This is our guests' favorite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Alison
United States of America“EVERYTHING! Staff was outstanding, they would do anything to make your stay perfect. The building is quite mysterious and it was fun to watch all the tourists taking pictures of our Close and then we got to unlock the gate and go in. ha! :)”- AmandaUnited States of America“Beautiful historical building in a wonderful location”
JamesUnited States of America“Expansive, private, centrally located to the main city attractions we were intending to see.”- Steven
United Kingdom“Wow, what an experience. The first impression, as you enter the room, is staggering. Certainly, an experience somewhere between (what I imagine) straying in a 17th century gentrified townhouse and a Sherlock Holmes movie set. It was a great...” - RRionUnited States of America“Exceptional all around. Room was extraordinary, breakfasts way beyond expectation, and dinner at The Witchery restaurant rates in my top 10 (of 67 years).”
- AliceUnited 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 Republic“Magical hotel - rooms beautiful - location next to castle outstanding - wonderful place to stay” - Kuanysh
Kazakhstan“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...” 
NigelUnited Kingdom“Exquisite rooms, the food is top notch and the service is the best thing about the property.”
MikeUnited Kingdom“Wonderful hotel with exceptional staff. The restaurant is lovely, albeit very expensive. Will definitely retutn.”
- 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 October 10, 2020
- hello there where is the nearest long stay carpark as looking at a weekend stay later in the year thank you XI 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 February 24, 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 July 23, 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 October 22, 2021
- Can I have as much information about your honeymoon suite as possible please and pictures Thank youWe do not have a honeymoon suite although any one of our suites would be appropriate.Answered on February 24, 2021
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The Witchery
Food: British, Scottish
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available 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.
FAQs about The Witchery by the Castle
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The Witchery by the Castle is 650 feet from the center of Edinburgh.
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The Witchery by the Castle offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Witchery by the Castle by:
- Tram 40min
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The prices at The Witchery by the Castle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at The Witchery by the Castle is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.
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Room options at The Witchery by the Castle include:
- Suite
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Guests staying at The Witchery by the Castle can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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The Witchery by the Castle has 1 restaurant:
- The Witchery
