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The Witchery by the Castle

352 Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NF, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
See location+44 131 225 0974
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C$ 994
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rate per night

9.2
Excellent
based on 408 reviews
408 reviews

About The Witchery by the Castle

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi for free
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 glamour has caught the attention of The Times, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveller, and many celebrity fans have enjoyed its suites. The impressive restaurant also showcases fine Scottish dishes in similarly decadent surroundings.

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Amenities at The Witchery by the Castle

  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Special diet menus (on request)

General

  • Window
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Seating area
  • City view
  • Slippers
  • Storage available

Services and conveniences

  • Bottle of water
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Room service
  • 24hr front desk

Media and entertainment

  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Designated smoking area

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Wardrobe or closet

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Reviews of The Witchery by the Castle

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9.2
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Location

352 Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NF

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Castle222 m
  • National Library Of Scotland234 m
  • Princes Street Gardens285 m
  • St Giles' Cathedral304 m
  • National Gallery of Scotland326 m
  • Real Mary King's Close328 m
  • Greyfriars Kirk330 m
  • Greyfriar's Bobby354 m
  • Scott Monument0.4 km
  • National Museum of Scotland0.5 km
  • Waverley Mall0.5 km
  • The Royal Mile0.6 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:30 PM, check out anytime before 11:30 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about The Witchery by the Castle

Low season

March

High season

May

Average price (weeknight)

C$ 3,127

Average price (weekend night)

C$ 1,320
Cheapest month to stay with an average 46% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 99% rise in price.
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When to book a room at The Witchery by the Castle

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Top tips for your stay at The Witchery by the Castle

  • If you’re after a cheap room at The Witchery by the Castle, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in March and November.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at The Witchery by the Castle, plan to stay on a Friday or Saturday. The most expensive day is usually Sunday.
  • How long should you stay at The Witchery by the Castle? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.

FAQs when booking at The Witchery by the Castle

  • What makes this hotel a desirable place to stay in Edinburgh?

    The Witchery by The Castle really is a fascinating and unique place to stay in Edinburgh, right in front of the famous Edinburgh Castle. It’s virtually unrivalled for its decor and atmosphere, which is an imaginatively detailed and classy rendition of 16th-century Gothic indulgence, soaked in authentic Scottish history. It’s home to one of the most famous eateries in Scotland, too. The hotel has a selection of theatrically themed suites for you to choose from, each as desirable as the next. A stay at this hotel promises to be a particularly memorable experience every time you come back – which you’ll definitely want to do.

  • Which room at The Witchery by The Castle should I choose for the optimal experience of the hotel?

    You can spoil yourself a little without stretching your budget by booking a stay in The Guardroom. It's a special experience without being one of the most expensive rooms in the hotel. This room has rooftop views across the old town district of Edinburgh and beyond to The Lomond Hills, with a dramatic four-poster bed and an oak-panelled bathroom. You’ll have a separate dining area and seating room, too, with adjustable mood lighting and a quaint stone turnpike stairway leading up to the room from the ground floor.

  • Why should I eat at the hotel’s restaurant?

    It’s actually something of a toss-up between whether The Witchery by The Castle is a hotel with a famous restaurant attached to it or whether it’s Scotland’s most famous restaurant that also offers hotel accommodation. One thing is for sure though, you should certainly sample the fare at the hotel’s restaurant, which shares its name. It serves a wide variety of traditional Scottish dishes and is particularly famed for its Angus beef steaks. The entire menu is a celebration of Scotland’s culinary history, using only fresh local produce.

  • What wedding and honeymoon experiences does the hotel offer?

    This is a hotel that also specialises in weddings and particularly honeymoons. It has a variety of discrete areas tucked away that make perfect places to tie the knot, like The Secret Garden, which has a private terrace. The Heriot Suite is tailor made for a honeymoon or a romantic getaway. It too has a grand ornate four-poster bed with gold embroidered velvet drapes, a lounge and a hidden Gothic bathroom with a secret entrance, which has a free-standing roll-top bath. The authentic centuries-old wood panelling is complemented by tapestries on the walls, and you’ll have a breakfast hamper delivered every morning. It’s all part of the ceremony and tongue-in-cheek melodrama that has made this hotel so famous and popular.

  • What is the most convenient way to get to or from the airport?

    This hotel is only about 7-8 miles from Edinburgh Airport (EDI), along the A8 motorway. This will usually take you under 20min to drive if you have a car with you. Otherwise, you can take the T50 tram, which will get you to the hotel from the airport generally in under 40min. Another option is to catch a Line 100 bus, which will take roughly the same time as the train.

  • Where is The Witchery by the Castle located?

    The Witchery by the Castle is located at 352 Castlehill, The Royal Mile in Old Town, 0.4 km from the centre of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle is the closest landmark to The Witchery by the Castle.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Witchery by the Castle?

    Check-in time is 2:30 PM and check-out time is 11:30 AM at The Witchery by the Castle.

  • Does The Witchery by the Castle offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Witchery by the Castle offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is The Witchery by the Castle from the airport?

    The Witchery by the Castle is 10.8 km from Edinburgh Turnhouse. The Witchery by the Castle is 56.4 km from Dundee.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Witchery by the Castle hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Witchery by the Castle in Edinburgh and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Witchery by the Castle and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Witchery by the Castle.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.3

Distance to downtown

0.4 km

Nearest Airport

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Distance to airport

11.0 km