The Witchery By The Castle, Edinburgh

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About the Hotel

Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2NF
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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 Witchery By The Castle offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Suite Armoury
2 persons
780 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Coffee machine
Heating
Deluxe Suite Sempill
2 persons
780 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe Suite Old Rectory
2 persons
650 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe Suite Guardroom
2 persons
780 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Coffee machine
Heating
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Facilities

The Witchery By The Castle offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
  • 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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The Witchery By The Castle Location

Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2NF
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Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2NF
Nearby
Museum
Edinburgh Castle
700 ft
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
200 ft
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
1000 ft
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
1300 ft
Park
Princes Street Gardens
600 ft
Museum
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
200 ft
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
1700 ft
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
1700 ft
Museum
The Writers' Museum
700 ft
Museum
Gladstone's Land
600 ft
354 Castlehill
The Scotch Whisky Experience
200 ft
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
1600 ft
Square
Grassmarket
1400 ft
Church
Mercat Cross
1700 ft
Cemetery
The Robertson Mausoleum
1600 ft
Gallery
City Art Centre
1900 ft
Restaurants
The Witchery by the Castle
100 ft
The Royal Mile 352 Castlehill
Makars Gourmet Mash Bar
800 ft
12 N. Bank St
Amber Restaurant at the Scotch Whisky Experience
500 ft
354 Castlehill The Royal Mile
Cannonball Restaurant & Bar
200 ft
356 Castlehill
Hanam's Middle East Restaurant
400 ft
3 Johnston Terrace Near Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill Rooftop Diner
200 ft
555 Castlehill
The Castle Arms
400 ft
6 Johnston Terrace
Getting around
City Centre
Edinburgh8 min  ·  2000 ft
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI)20 min  ·  8.2 mi
Dundee Airport (DND)145 min  ·  59.9 mi
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station8 min  ·  2000 ft
Bus
Bus stop4 min  ·  1000 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:30-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel The Witchery By The Castle provides visitors with a free full breakfast. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
9

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