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      The Witchery - Edinburgh

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      Overview

      Award-winning 5-star boutique hotel at the gates of Edinburgh Castle

      Dining & Restaurant

      The Witchery offers an award-winning restaurant serving fine Scottish cuisine in two distinct dining spaces. The Original Dining Room provides candlelit dinners, while the Secret Garden dining room features a romantic, over-the-top decor. The restaurant also maintains an extensive wine list with premium selections and offers an indulgent breakfast hamper served in the room each morning.

      Suites & Rooms

      Witchery Edinburgh has 9 distinct suites, each with its own gothic character, including large oak beds and 4-posters, velvet-lined walls, and flamboyant red and gold decor. Many suites offer separate seating areas, walk-in dressing rooms, and large bathrooms with free-standing silver baths. Some suites overlook the Royal Mile or provide views of the old town, while all include love seats and tapestries.

      Location & Attractions

      The Witchery by the Castle sits 1 km from Edinburgh Waverley station, directly at the foot of Edinburgh Castle on the Royal Mile. Nearby attractions include Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and the Scottish National Gallery. The hotel's central location places guests within walking distance of the city's major historical and cultural sights.

      Services & Amenities

      The Witchery hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and daily housekeeping. Guests receive a complimentary breakfast either delivered as a hamper to the suite or served as a cooked breakfast in the restaurant at no extra cost. The property also offers luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, and CCTV for security.

      Awards & Recognition

      The Witchery has been named Scotland's Most Romantic Hotel and has received coverage from The Times, The Telegraph, and Condé Nast Traveller. Many celebrity guests have stayed in its suites. The impressive restaurant also has a strong reputation for its decadent surroundings and fine Scottish dishes.

      • Location: 1 km from Edinburgh Waverley station, at the foot of Edinburgh Castle
      • Rooms: 9 uniquely designed gothic suites with 4-poster beds and velvet-lined walls
      • Dining: Award-winning restaurant with candlelit Original Dining Room and Secret Garden
      • Services: Complimentary in-room breakfast hamper or cooked breakfast in the restaurant
      • Recognition: Scotland's Most Romantic Hotel, featured in The Times and Condé Nast Traveller
      Good to know
      Check-in/Check-out
      from 14:30-23:59
      until 11:00
      Amenities
      No parking available.
      Wireless internet is available in for free.
      Other information
      Breakfast
      The hotel The Witchery provides visitors with a free full breakfast. 
      Children & extra beds
      There are no cribs provided in a room. 
      Pets
      Pets are not allowed.
      Building
      Number of rooms:9
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      Rooms and availability

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      Deluxe Inner Suite
      • Max:
        2 persons
      • Bed options:
        1 Double bed
      • Shower
      • Coffee machine
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      Deluxe King Suite
      • Max:
        2 persons
      • Bed options:
        1 Double bed1 King Size Bed
      • With view
      • Shower
      • Coffee machine
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      Deluxe Suite
      • Max:
        2 persons
      • Bed options:
        1 Double bed1 King Size Bed
      • With view
      • Shower
      • Coffee machine
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      Facilities

      Main facilities

      Wi-Fi
      Parking
      Baggage storage
      24-hour services

      24-hour reception

      Food/ Drinks

      Restaurant

      TV

      Flat-screen TV

      Kitchen facilities

      Electric kettle

      Breakfast

      In-room breakfast

      Services

      • Housekeeping

      Dining

      • In-room breakfast
      • Restaurant
      • Special diet menus

      Business

      • Fax/Photocopying

      Room view

      • With view

      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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      Essential information about The Witchery

      💵 Lowest room price 1089 US$
      📏 Distance to center 100 yd
      ✈️ Distance to airport 8.2 mi
      🧳 Nearest airport Edinburgh, EDI

      Location

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      Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2NF
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      Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2NF
      • City landmarks
      • Nearby
      • Restaurants
      Museums
      National Museum of Scotland
      100 yd
      Landmark
      Arthur's Seat
      1.3 mi
      Palace
      Palace of Holyroodhouse
      200 yd
      Landmark
      Calton Hill
      200 yd
      Monuments and Landmarks
      Scott Monument
      100 yd
      Landmark
      Nelson Monument
      200 yd
      Botanical Garden
      Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
      1.2 mi
      Museums
      Museum of Childhood
      100 yd
      Landmark
      Surgeons' Hall Museums
      100 yd
      Landmark
      Princes Street
      100 yd
      Museums
      John Knox House
      100 yd
      Museums
      Dynamic Earth
      200 yd
      Museums
      The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland
      100 yd
      Gallery
      Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One
      1.4 mi
      Museums
      Edinburgh Castle
      100 yd
      Royal Mile
      Royal Mile
      100 yd
      Gallery
      Scottish National Gallery
      100 yd
      High Street 2 Warriston's Close
      The Real Mary King's Close
      100 yd
      Parks
      Princes Street Gardens
      100 yd
      Museums
      Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
      100 yd
      Church
      St Giles' Cathedral
      100 yd
      Store
      Edinburgh Old Town
      100 yd
      Museums
      The Writers' Museum
      100 yd
      Museums
      Gladstone's Land
      100 yd
      354 Castlehill
      The Scotch Whisky Experience
      100 yd
      2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
      Brass Rubbing Centre
      100 yd
      Square
      Grassmarket
      100 yd
      Church
      Mercat Cross
      100 yd
      Cemetery
      The Robertson Mausoleum
      100 yd
      Gallery
      City Art Centre
      100 yd
      Restaurant
      The Witchery by the Castle
      100 yd
      Restaurant
      Makars Gourmet Mash Bar
      100 yd
      Restaurant
      Amber Restaurant at the Scotch Whisky Experience
      100 yd
      Restaurant
      Cannonball Restaurant & Bar
      100 yd
      Restaurant
      Hanam's Middle East Restaurant
      100 yd
      Restaurant
      Castlehill Rooftop Diner
      100 yd
      Restaurant
      The Castle Arms
      100 yd

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      FAQ about The Witchery

      Which attractions can we visit during our stay at the The Witchery By The Castle?
      One of the most famous landmarks in the vicinity of the The Witchery By The Castle is Dynamic Earth, placed just 0.9 miles away. Other sights that are worth your while are The Writers' Museum (700 feet) as well as the landscaped Princes Street Gardens (600 feet).
      Which landmarks are closest to The Witchery By The Castle hotel?
      Guests of The Witchery By The Castle hotel can visit The Scotch Whisky Experience (just moments from the accommodation), or the long - standing Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Tower placed 5 minutes' walk away.
      Are there any dining facilities close to the hotel?
      Restaurants near the hotel include The Witchery by the Castle (about 5 minutes' walk away) offering high end prices as well as Makars Gourmet Mash Bar (5 minutes' walk from the property) with a midrange price point.
      Can I eat breakfast at the Edinburgh hotel?
      Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the Edinburgh hotel.
      What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the The Witchery By The Castle hotel?
      Guests of the The Witchery By The Castle hotel can check in from 2.30 PM to 11.59 PM and check out from 11 AM.
      What are the booking prices at The Witchery By The Castle?
      The prices at The Witchery By The Castle start from £1160.
      What payment methods are accepted in the 5-star The Witchery By The Castle?
      Payment methods in the 5-star The Witchery By The Castle include:
      • Mastercard
      • Visa
      • American Express
      Which facilities are included in the rooms at the hotel?
      All rooms of the hotel feature coffee and tea making equipment as well as a private safe, some of them boast private bathrooms along with a walk-in shower.
      Is there free internet in the 5-star The Witchery By The Castle?
      Yes, the 5-star The Witchery By The Castle provides Wi-Fi throughout the property for free.
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