The Witchery by the Castle
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The Witchery by the Castle
No.1 of Luxury Hotels in Edinburgh
Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NF, United Kingdom
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Amenities
Restaurant
24-hour front desk
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Luggage storage
Fax/copying service
Concierge service
Safe at front desk
English
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Property Description
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.
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8.9/10
Very GoodCleanliness8.9
Amenities8.9
Location8.9
Service8.9
All 41 reviews
Surroundings
Airport: Edinburgh Airport
(13.7 km)
Train: Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station
(820m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
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3
Deluxe Suite-Turret
1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Private toilet
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
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5
Deluxe Suite-Inner Sanctum
1 Double bed
Has window
Private bathroom
Private toilet
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
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6
Deluxe Suite-Heriot
1 Double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Private toilet
Wardrobe
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5
Deluxe Suite-Vestry
1 Double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Private toilet
Wardrobe
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5
Deluxe Suite-Armory
1 Double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Private toilet
Wardrobe
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2
Guardroom Suite
1 Double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Private toilet
Wardrobe
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4
Deluxe Suite-Sempill
1 Double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Private toilet
Wardrobe
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3
Deluxe Suite-Library
1 Double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Private toilet
Wardrobe
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4
Deluxe Suite-Old Rectory
1 Double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Private toilet
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8.9/10
Very Good
41 reviews
- Cleanliness8.9
- Amenities8.9
- Location8.9
- Service8.9
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Location: The hotel is praised for its excellent location near Edinburgh Castle, offering guests a unique historical and atmospheric experience.
RongRongHQ
February 26, 2024
A must stay hotel in Edinburgh! The room is beautiful, and the photos are particularly impressive! Lots of antique-feeling velvet upholstery, but clean.
The room is in the building opposite the front desk, and the only way to get to the room is through stairs. However, when checking in, the staff helped deliver the luggage to the room and gave welcome chocolates.
We chose to eat breakfast in the room. The variety was relatively simple. The fruits were not sweet and not particularly fresh. It might be better to eat in the restaurant.
All in all, I am very satisfied, the price is higher but worth the money! recommend!
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Guest User
July 25, 2025
We stayed in The Vestry, a room delightfully decorated with ecclesiastical elements like Gothic woodwork, a church-organ headboard, red fabric-like wallpaper vestments, etc. Beautiful and spacious. The staff were helpful and kind. Breakfast in the fabulous dark-paneled restaurant was terrific. Since a regular upscale hotel is so expensive, why not pay the same price for something unique?
Guest User
July 21, 2025
My sister and I came for lunch on the 18th July. We had drinks in the courtyard to begin with which was lovely. She said she is never having a G&T without champagne again! My Bellini was far too easy to drink. Every room we walked through was amazing! For starters I had the Haggis. This was my first time trying it (that I can recall) and it was delicious. So were my sister’s scallops. The cherry Bakewell cocktail was scrummy! For main, I had the salmon, she had the duck. Both were recommended and both were fantastic. We then shared the apple tart which was a lot bigger than we were expecting but the best way to finish off the meal. Great service. Great food. Great atmosphere. We loved it.
Guest User
July 20, 2025
Where do I start? Well the girls on the cloakroom were charming, as was the sommelier. BUT, the waiters were snooty and arrogant. The food was good but the portions were just so small. I asked for my duck to be rare, it was so rare I only had two small slivers. Sorry folks but if you’re going to charge such prices then there has to be more on the plate. Then to contact me within an hour of leaving asking for a review was really quite presumptuous. Given the competition you have I really think you need to have a look in the mirror. I think one of the other reviews mentions the fact that her husband’s wine was on the menu but that she didn’t use her name to secure any preference was rather prescient. I hate giving bad reviews but credit where it’s due, and criticism where it’s not. Just not good enough, won’t be back.
Guest User
July 11, 2025
The food was delicious!! Although the cheese board was underwhelming quite bland cheese for a cheese board. The blue was delicious though. Scallops were succulent and sweet highly recommend. The green seaweed? That was with the Halibut had some serious slime on it that was no joke, it was stringy phlegmy consistency that had to spit it out. All that aside the food was amazing the service was fantastic and the atmosphere was extremely relaxed. Bill for 2 people came to around £218
Guest User
July 9, 2025
We stayed in the Heriot Suite to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. Most amazing room, best service and great vegan food. We can highly recommend the Witchery.
Guest User
July 5, 2025
The Witchery is best suited for guests looking for a romantic stay in a storybook hotel. Settled on historically significant land, the owners have spared no cost to create an experiential stay that allows the guest a brief trip down memory lane into rooms decorated with imagination and splendor. My husband and I stayed in the library and were treated to champagne, chocolates and fresh flowers daily. I soaked in the clawfoot tub while gazing over the gothic rooftops. I would absolutely stay here again.
Guest User
July 3, 2025
Amazing rooms, very special :-) Location great. Great food and service. Edinburgh, we will come back for sure, thank you very much.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Restaurant
24-hour front desk
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Luggage storage
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
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More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Parking
Parking
Business Services
Fax/copying service
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge service
Safe at front desk
Luggage storage
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Room service
Public Areas
No smoking in public areas
Smoking area
Safety & Security
Smoke detector
CCTV in public areas
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 14:30
Check-out: Before 11:30
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children are not permitted to stay in this room type.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
TypeContinental, Full English/Irish
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact property |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the Hotel
Property Description
- Opened: 1979
- Renovated: 2016
- Number of Rooms: 9
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.