The Witchery - Edinburgh

$$$$||View on mapEdinburgh, United KingdomCastlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2NF|
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The Witchery - Edinburgh
Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2NF·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.2Perfect
Free WiFi10.0
Comfort9.9
Staff9.8
Facilities9.7
Location9.7
Who stays here
Couples59%
Families21%
Groups12%
Solo7%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.2Perfect
Free WiFi10.0
Comfort9.9
Staff9.8
Facilities9.7
Location9.7
Who stays here
Couples59%
Families21%
Groups12%
Solo7%

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 0.5 miles 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: 0.5 miles 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
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP 29.5 per person. 
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

Superior Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
Deluxe King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 King Size Bed
Deluxe Inner Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • 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 1315 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 8.2 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Edinburgh, EDI

Location

Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2NF
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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
Edinburgh Castle
100 yd
High St.
Royal Mile
100 yd
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
100 yd
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
Scotch Whisky Heritage Center
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 Center
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

Reviews of The Witchery

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