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
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $453 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.4

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Hotel The Witchery by the Castle

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in pubs, old-town exploration and architecture – Check location Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2NF, United Kingdom – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in pubs, old-town exploration and architecture – Check location Excellent location – show map

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*8.9* National Museum of Scotland: only 6 minutes away! (1,500 feet by foot)

*8.4* Waverley Mall: only 5 minutes away! (1,200 feet by foot)

*9.1* Edinburgh Castle: only 4 minutes away! (950 feet by foot)

*8.4* Scott Monument: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)

*8.6* St. Giles Cathedral: only 4 minutes away! (1,000 feet by foot)

*8.8* Princes Street Gardens: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)

*9.2* Royal Mile: only 2 minutes away! (350 feet by foot)

*9.0* Edinburgh Military Tattoo: only 5 minutes away! (1,150 feet by foot)

The Scotch Whisky Experience: less than a minute away! (40 feet by foot)

*9.0* The Real Mary King's Close: only 5 minutes away! (1,100 feet by foot)

*9.1* Scottish National Gallery: only 3 minutes away! (750 feet by foot)

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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

The Witchery is a luxury spot. Everything was first class. We stayed in the Turret and it is a lovely suite. Remember, there is no elevator and there are a few stairs to climb. Being greeted by chilled champagne was marvelous. The picnic hamper breakfast was plentiful and delicious. The location could not have been better - what a treat to see the Oman Cavalry and the pipe bands go by the window - that was truly special. There were so many delightful spots within walking distance of the hotel: shops, restaurants, pubs, historical sites.

Margaret

United States of America

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What guests loved the most:
“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.”

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
“The Witchery is a luxury spot. Everything was first class. We stayed in the Turret and it is a lovely suite. Remember, there is no elevator and there are a few stairs to climb.”

Margaret United States of America

Stay in the Heart of Edinburgh – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in pubs, old-town exploration and architecture – Check location 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.

Old Town is a great choice for travelers interested in pubs, old-town exploration and architecture.

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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24-hour front desk

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.4 for two-person stays.

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Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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Max adults: 2	Deluxe Suite - Old Rectory 1 full bed	Show prices
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Max adults: 2	Deluxe Suite - Inner Sanctum 1 full bed	Show prices
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Max adults: 2	Deluxe Suite - Sempill 1 full bed	Show prices
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Max adults: 2	Deluxe Suite - Turret 1 king bed	Show prices
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Max adults: 2	Deluxe Suite - Heriot 1 full bed	Show prices
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Max adults: 2	Deluxe Suite - Vestry 1 full bed	Show prices
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Max adults: 2	Deluxe Suite - Guardroom 1 full bed	Show prices
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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.

Closest Landmarks *

The Scotch Whisky Experience
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Royal Mile
0.1 miles
Gladstones Land
0.1 miles
Gladstone's Land
0.1 miles
Armstrong's Vintage
0.1 miles
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

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The rooftop Tower Restaurant Restaurant
0.2 miles

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Edinburgh Airport
6.5 miles
Dundee Airport
35.4 miles
Glasgow Airport
48.2 miles

Shopping Nearby – All Within 500 Yards! *

Grassmarket Market
Princes Street Edinburgh Shopping Street
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What Travelers 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

“We stayed at the Heriot Suite for our 10th anniversary and it was magical! Nice views from the old windows, huge comfortable bed, right next to the Edinburgh Ca...”

Linda

Finland

“Everything excellent! The staff, the room was amazing - like living in the midieval!, & the breakfast was delicious! Eggs benedict, florentine & we had ...”

Ioannis

Greece

9.5

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1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant

Food: Scottish

Open for: Lunch, Dinner, High tea

Menu: À la carte

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From 3:00 PM

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Until 12:00 PM

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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

Children not allowed.

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

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.

Room options at The Witchery by the Castle include:
- Suite
The Witchery by the Castle has 1 restaurants:
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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.
In total, there are 9 rooms at The Witchery by the Castle.

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Guests staying at The Witchery by the Castle can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
From the nearest airport, you can get to The Witchery by the Castle by:
- Tram 40 minutes
The payment methods and timing of payment may vary. However, The Witchery by the Castle accepts the following payment methods:
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Check-in at The Witchery by the Castle is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

“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!”

“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!”

“The Witchery is a luxury spot. Everything was first class. We stayed in the Turret and it is a lovely suite. Remember, there is no elevator and there are a few stairs to climb. Being greeted by chilled champagne was marvelous. The picnic hamper breakfast was plentiful and delicious. The location could not have been better - what a treat to see the Oman Cavalry and the pipe bands go by the window - that was truly special. There were so many delightful spots within walking distance of the hotel: shops, restaurants, pubs, historical sites.”

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Reviewed: November 18, 2019

Anonymous
South Korea
5.0

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Can’t say that given the five star that it is, the staff’s level of operation is very smooth. The person who showed me the room initially wasn’t all that friendly; the tub when I filled it with water had a strand of hair and soap residue floating (had to wipe the tub with a towel before use); the room was cold and temperature couldn’t be changed; the WiFi information was hard to find in the “welcome package”; the breakfast brought up to the room, which is nice in itself I guess, was disappointing.
Thematic ambiance, unapologetic opulence- it’s worth trying for a night

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 9, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I actually booked this as a surprise for my parents 50th wedding anniversary..... they loved it Definitely felt like a king and queen for a night The restaurant and food was lovely and they had breakfast bought to they’re room Everything was perfect

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 8, 2019

Maurice
United Kingdom
10

“Exceptional as always.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
In my previous stay I personally found the bath and shower a little tricky as I have an artificial foot (Guardroom) although similar in style the bathroom in Sempill Suite is slightly more manageable so worth noting for those with slight mobility issues.
Theres nothing not to like here. It is just exceptional.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 8, 2019

Gee
Germany
7.9

“Beautiful room but not the most comfortable ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bed was narrower than most hotel beds and narrower than our bed at home (ours is 180cm wide). The shower was awful. An overhead shower placed inside an antique bath. The nylon shower curtain would stick to my body every time I moved or needed to retrieve shower gel etc ( there was no shelf for toiletries inside the shower curtain).
The room was beautifully decorated and an experience in itself. Staff were lovely. I'd recommend this hotel for an amazing experience but not for comfort.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 6, 2019

Maurice
United Kingdom
10

“Amazing suites - we don’t want to leave!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The ONLY thing I would change which is more of a personal preference is a separate shower. But that’s mainly because I have an artificial leg so it’s a bit tricky for me to manoeuvre without being attacked by the shower curtain.
The suites are amazing. Spotlessly clean and fascinating to look at. All of the staff we have encountered have been exceptional. The Lamb wellington in the restaurant is to die for!

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: October 30, 2019

Robert
United States of America
10

“Perfect in every way”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Leaving. Checkout was so easy, but saying good bye to this beautiful place wasn’t easy at all. We’ll be back...
The ambiance of this place can’t be beat.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 24, 2019

Anthea
Australia

17 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
A hoot and the staff were very helpful and engages in the fun

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 23, 2019

Lisa
United States of America
10

“Witchery at the Castle”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 8, 2019

Christopher
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Everything

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: September 29, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“Special occasion ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Couldn’t fault it - people in suite above us were noisy but no fault of the hotel
Location excellent- suites amazing

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 12, 2019

Emily
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The shower smelt a bit and the bath drained whilst in it
The whole experience was amazing

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 9, 2019

Mitch
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There is nothing I could think of... everything was EXCELLENT!
The atmosphere, the history of the place, its prime location, and so many other things...

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 6, 2019

William
United Kingdom
8.3

“Overall we enjoyed our stay but it might have been nice to linger in a lounge with a night cap”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We were disappointed that there was no bar or residents lounge to people watch.
Loved the opulence of the Witchery r the spaciousness of our suite.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: August 13, 2019

Gregory
United States of America
10

“Wonderful stay. Brilliant location. Even liked the ghost (who visited one night).”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
The Refectory shower was adequate. I was concerned that it would not drain fast enough but it did not overflow. The Armory shower was a bit tricky for a tall American to negotiate. Even though there was a shower head it was really meant only for bathing not for a shower.
Both of the rooms I booked were wonderful. The Refectory was incredible. So was the Armory. Breakfast was perfect! Staff very courteous and helpful.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: August 4, 2019

Sarah
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No bar
The location was excellent. An amazing atmospheric and quirky hotel with so much character.

Stayed in August 2019

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