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The Witchery By The Castle, Edinburgh

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About the Hotel

Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2NF

The Witchery By The Castle is a five-star hotel situated at the gates of Edinburgh Castle, featuring nine unique suites with lavishly draped four-poster beds and roll-top baths. Enjoy award-winning fine dining in the atmospheric restaurant with locations such as the Original Dining Room and Secret Garden Dining Room.

Rooms & Amenities

The Witchery By The Castle offers nine themed suites, each uniquely designed with elements like antique Victorian baths, lavish draping, and gothic decor. Guests can enjoy amenities such as heating, tea and coffee facilities, and flat-screen TVs, with select suites providing views of the historic Royal Mile.

Dining Options

The Witchery's restaurant serves a menu featuring Scottish classics, including Tournedos Rossini and Lobster Thermidor, alongside an extensive wine list curated over four decades. Dining options are offered in the candlelit Original Dining Room and the more secluded Secret Garden Dining Room, both known for their historical charm.

Location & Transportation

The Witchery By The Castle's location allows easy access to several Edinburgh landmarks, including Edinburgh Castle just 0.5 miles away, and St Giles' Cathedral, which is 0.5 miles from the hotel. The nearby transportation options include several bus stops within a two-minute walk, ensuring convenient travel around the city.

Services & Local Area

Services at The Witchery include 24-hour front desk assistance, allowing guests to get support any time of day. Additionally, the hotel offers gift selections that reflect its commitment to quality craftsmanship, such as exclusive single malt whisky and luxurious leather goods.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Suite Armoury
Deluxe Suite Armoury
Max:
2 persons
72 m² 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
Coffee machine
Heating
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Deluxe Suite Sempill
Deluxe Suite Sempill
Max:
2 persons
72 m² 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Deluxe Suite Old Rectory
Deluxe Suite Old Rectory
Max:
2 persons
60 m² 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Edinburgh600 m
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 13.2 km
Dundee (DND) 96.3 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station600 m
Bus
Bus stop300 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • No parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2NF
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Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2NF
City landmarks
Museum
National Museum of Scotland
780 m
Landmark
Arthur's Seat hike
2.2 km
Palace
Palace of Holyroodhouse
1.6 km
Landmark
Calton Hill
1.2 km
Monument
Scott Monument
690 m
Landmark
Nelson Monument
1.3 km
Botanical Garden
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
2.0 km
Museum
Museum of Childhood
650 m
Landmark
Surgeons' Hall Museums
910 m
Landmark
Princes Street
610 m
Museum
John Knox House
720 m
Museum
Dynamic Earth
1.5 km
Museum
The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland
800 m
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One
2.3 km
Nearby
Museum
Edinburgh Castle
210 m
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
50 m
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
290 m
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
370 m
Park
Princes Street Gardens
180 m
Museum
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
50 m
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
490 m
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
500 m
Museum
The Writers' Museum
200 m
Museum
Gladstone's Land
170 m
354 Castlehill
The Scotch Whisky Experience
60 m
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
480 m
Square
Grassmarket
410 m
Church
Mercat Cross
510 m
Cemetery
The Robertson Mausoleum
470 m
Gallery
City Art Centre
560 m
Restaurants
The Witchery by the Castle
10 m
The Royal Mile 352 Castlehill
Makars Gourmet Mash Bar
220 m
12 N. Bank St
Amber Restaurant at the Scotch Whisky Experience
150 m
354 Castlehill The Royal Mile
Cannonball Restaurant & Bar
40 m
356 Castlehill
Hanam's Middle East Restaurant
110 m
3 Johnston Terrace Near Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill Rooftop Diner
40 m
555 Castlehill
The Castle Arms
120 m
6 Johnston Terrace
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