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Hotel The Witchery by the Castle

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 202 reviews)

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9.3
Awesome
202 reviews
  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Location

    9.8

  • Total

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

Exceptional all around. Room was extraordinary, breakfasts way beyond expectation, and dinner at The Witchery restaurant rates in my top 10 (of 67 years).

Rion United States of America

Excellent well appointed accommodations! All the food was exquisite! Most professional and accommodating staff deliver highly personalized attention to their guests needs. Truly a special experience!

Lisa United States of America

The atmosphere, the history of the place, its prime location, and so many other things...

Mitch United States of America

Both of the rooms I booked were wonderful. The Refectory was incredible. So was the Armory. Breakfast was perfect! Staff very courteous and helpful.

Gregory United States of America

The location was excellent. An amazing atmospheric and quirky hotel with so much character.

Sarah United Kingdom

Amazing atmosphere. Attentive staff. Coffee and breakfast in the room was wonderful. Food at the restaurant was delicious! Wait staff again, amazing!!

Patricia United States of America

The service was perfect. The room was amazing and the bath was like no other. Will be back for sure!

Jesse United States of America

The staff was wonderful and accommodating. The food was the best I had in Europe, my travels included Paris and London. The fish was feasher at Witchery. I really felt very well taken care of and can highlt recommend it. It’s worth every cent!

Heather United States of America

The hotel rooms are amazing. Three different rooms and a clawfoot tin!

Travis United States of America

Excellent location on the Royal Mile steps from Edinburgh Castle in Old Town

Shirounda United States of America

Excellent location!

9.8
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9.3
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202 reviews
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  • “Exceptional all around. Room was extraordinary, breakfasts way beyond expectation, and dinner at The Witchery restaurant rates in my top 10 (of 67 years).”
    Rion Rion United States of America United States of America
  • “Excellent well appointed accommodations! All the food was exquisite! Most professional and accommodating staff deliver highly personalized attention to their guests needs. Truly a special experience!”
    Lisa Lisa United States of America United States of America
  • “The atmosphere, the history of the place, its prime location, and so many other things...”
    Mitch Mitch United States of America United States of America
  • “Both of the rooms I booked were wonderful. The Refectory was incredible. So was the Armory. Breakfast was perfect! Staff very courteous and helpful.”
    Gregory Gregory United States of America United States of America
  • “The location was excellent. An amazing atmospheric and quirky hotel with so much character.”
    Sarah Sarah United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Amazing atmosphere. Attentive staff. Coffee and breakfast in the room was wonderful. Food at the restaurant was delicious! Wait staff again, amazing!!”
    Patricia Patricia United States of America United States of America
  • “The service was perfect. The room was amazing and the bath was like no other. Will be back for sure!”
    Jesse Jesse United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff was wonderful and accommodating. The food was the best I had in Europe, my travels included Paris and London. The fish was feasher at Witchery.”
    Heather Heather United States of America United States of America
  • “The hotel rooms are amazing. Three different rooms and a clawfoot tin!”
    Travis Travis United States of America United States of America
  • “Excellent location on the Royal Mile steps from Edinburgh Castle in Old Town”
    Shirounda Shirounda United States of America United States of America

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 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

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

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.3 for two-person stays.

뀐 Located in the heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

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9.3
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  • Staff9.6
  • Facilities9.2
  • Cleanliness9.5
  • Comfort9.4
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location 9.8
  • Free WiFi8.9
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  • Rion United 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).”

  • Lisa United States of America

    “Excellent well appointed accommodations! All the food was exquisite! Most professional and accommodating staff deliver highly personalized attention to their guests needs. Truly a special experience!”

  • Mitch United States of America

    “The atmosphere, the history of the place, its prime location, and so many other things...”

  • Gregory United States of America

    “Both of the rooms I booked were wonderful. The Refectory was incredible. So was the Armory. Breakfast was perfect! Staff very courteous and helpful.”

  • Sarah United Kingdom

    “The location was excellent. An amazing atmospheric and quirky hotel with so much character. ”

  • Patricia United States of America

    “Amazing atmosphere. Attentive staff. Coffee and breakfast in the room was wonderful. Food at the restaurant was delicious! Wait staff again, amazing!!”

  • Jesse United States of America

    “The service was perfect. The room was amazing and the bath was like no other. Will be back for sure!”

  • Heather United States of America

    “The staff was wonderful and accommodating. The food was the best I had in Europe, my travels included Paris and London. The fish was feasher at Witchery. I really felt very well taken care of and can highlt recommend it. It’s worth every cent!”

  • Travis United States of America

    “The hotel rooms are amazing. Three different rooms and a clawfoot tin!”

  • Shirounda United States of America

    “Excellent location on the Royal Mile steps from Edinburgh Castle in Old Town ”

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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.


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  • 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).


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  • i would like to order vouchers for my family please/

    You can purchase vouchers by contacting The Witchery directly.


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  • does this hotel have parking

    We do not have parking but have 2 close by options.


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  • Does it have parking

    We do not have parking but can offer two options close by.


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  • 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.


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  • What is your deposit and cancelation policy and date requirements for 2021?

    We require the full payment in advance of your reservation. Due to the current COVID situation, we will look at all requests to cancel with a sympathetic view.


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  • Can any room be made up with 2 beds?

    No. Every suite only has 1 double bed and sleeps a maximum of 2 adults.


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    No. I'm afraid we do not allow pets.


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  • Is there an elevator or a ground floor room. My husband can't do long flights of stairs but would love this hotel.

    We have 1 suite that is on the the ground floor and is called the Sempill suite.


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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.


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  • 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).


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  • i would like to order vouchers for my family please/

    You can purchase vouchers by contacting The Witchery directly.


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  • does this hotel have parking

    We do not have parking but have 2 close by options.


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  • Does it have parking

    We do not have parking but can offer two options close by.


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  • 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.


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  • What is your deposit and cancelation policy and date requirements for 2021?

    We require the full payment in advance of your reservation. Due to the current COVID situation, we will look at all requests to cancel with a sympathetic view.


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    Asked about: Deluxe Suite - Heriot
  • Can any room be made up with 2 beds?

    No. Every suite only has 1 double bed and sleeps a maximum of 2 adults.


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  • Do you accept pets (1 x small, very well behaved dog) to stay at your hotel?

    No. I'm afraid we do not allow pets.


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    Asked about: Deluxe Suite - Vestry
  • Is there an elevator or a ground floor room. My husband can't do long flights of stairs but would love this hotel.

    We have 1 suite that is on the the ground floor and is called the Sempill suite.


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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Located in the historic old town

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

What's nearby
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  • The Scotch Whisky Experience
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  • Royal Mile
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  • Gladstones Land
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  • Armstrong's Vintage
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  • Grassmarket
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  • Princes Street Gardens
    0.1 miles
  • Central Library
    0.1 miles
  • Scottish National Gallery
    0.1 miles
  • National Library of Scotland
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Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant The rooftop Tower Restaurant
    0.2 miles
Top attractions
  • Edinburgh Castle
    0.2 miles
  • The Real Mary King's Close
    0.2 miles
  • National Museum of Scotland
    0.3 miles
  • University of Edinburgh
    0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse
    0.7 miles
  • Arthur's Seat
    1.3 miles
  • Murrayfield Stadium
    1.8 miles
  • Royal Yacht Britannia
    2.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Zoo
    2.9 miles
  • Dalhousie Castle
    7.5 miles
Closest Airports
  • Edinburgh Airport
    6.5 miles
  • Dundee Airport
    35.4 miles
  • Glasgow Airport
    48.2 miles
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    Food: British, Scottish

    Menu: À la carte

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Terrace
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Outdoors
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Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    No parking available.

Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
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  • Spanish
  • French

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Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

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Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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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.
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  • Staff9.6
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