Hotel 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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Exceptional 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 AmericaExcellent 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!
United States of AmericaThe atmosphere, the history of the place, its prime location, and so many other things...
United States of AmericaBoth of the rooms I booked were wonderful. The Refectory was incredible. So was the Armory. Breakfast was perfect! Staff very courteous and helpful.
United States of AmericaThe location was excellent. An amazing atmospheric and quirky hotel with so much character.
United KingdomAmazing atmosphere. Attentive staff. Coffee and breakfast in the room was wonderful. Food at the restaurant was delicious! Wait staff again, amazing!!
United States of AmericaThe service was perfect. The room was amazing and the bath was like no other. Will be back for sure!
United States of AmericaThe 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!
United States of AmericaThe hotel rooms are amazing. Three different rooms and a clawfoot tin!
United States of AmericaExcellent location on the Royal Mile steps from Edinburgh Castle in Old Town
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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 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.3 for two-person stays.
Located in the heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.
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See what guests loved the most:
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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).”
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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!”
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Mitch
United States of America
“The atmosphere, the history of the place, its prime location, and so many other things...”
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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.”
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Sarah
United Kingdom“The location was excellent. An amazing atmospheric and quirky hotel with so much character. ”
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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!!”
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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!”
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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!”
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Travis
United States of America
“The hotel rooms are amazing. Three different rooms and a clawfoot tin!”
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Shirounda
United States of America
“Excellent location on the Royal Mile steps from Edinburgh Castle in Old Town ”
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions0 miles
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The Scotch Whisky Experience0 miles
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Royal Mile0.1 miles
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Gladstones Land0.1 miles
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Armstrong's Vintage0.1 miles
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Grassmarket0.1 miles
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Princes Street Gardens0.1 miles
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Central Library0.1 miles
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Scottish National Gallery0.1 miles
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National Library of Scotland0.1 miles
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Restaurant The rooftop Tower Restaurant0.2 miles
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Edinburgh Castle0.2 miles
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The Real Mary King's Close0.2 miles
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National Museum of Scotland0.3 miles
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University of Edinburgh0.4 miles
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Edinburgh Playhouse0.7 miles
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Arthur's Seat1.3 miles
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Murrayfield Stadium1.8 miles
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Royal Yacht Britannia2.4 miles
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Edinburgh Zoo2.9 miles
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Dalhousie Castle7.5 miles
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Edinburgh Airport6.5 miles
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Dundee Airport35.4 miles
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Glasgow Airport48.2 miles
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Amenities of The Witchery by the Castle
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Terrace
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Food & Drink
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
Internet
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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
- English
- Spanish
- French
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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