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The Witchery

· Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Guest rating 9.5 out of 10Exceptional · 241 reviews

Popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace

About this hotel

Opulent Suites with Gothic Touches

Discover the allure of The Witchery by the Castle in Edinburgh, where each lavishly furnished suite offers a unique, opulent experience. From large oak beds to velvet-lined walls, indulge in the gothic charm with flamboyant red and gold décor.

Luxurious Amenities and Views

Experience luxury beyond compare with separate seating areas, large bathrooms featuring free-standing silver baths, and captivating views of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile or the old town. The walk-in dressing rooms, love seats, and tapestries add a touch of elegance to each of the 9 distinct suites.

Indulgent Dining and Celebrity Appeal

Wake up to an indulgent breakfast hamper or savor a cooked breakfast in the restaurant at no extra cost. As featured in The Times and The Telegraph, The Witchery’s seductive glamour has attracted celebrity fans, offering a dining experience as decadent as its surroundings.

Book your unforgettable stay at The Witchery by the Castle now.

Check-out until 11:30 AM.

Rooms at this hotel

  • 1 double bed · 72 m² · Sleeps 2

    A dining hall, a romantic four-poster bedroom, a separate sitting room, and an oak-paneled bathroom with a roll-top bath are featured in this elegant suite.

    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Shower
    • Safety deposit box
    • TV
    • Telephone
    • Air conditioning
    • Hair dryer
    • Bathrobe
    • +19 more
  • 1 extra-large double bed (super-king size) bed · 60 m² · Sleeps 2

    This elegant suite features a romantic king-sized four-poster bed with vintage red silk velvet drapes. Two windows offer exceptional views to Princes Street and beyond. The bedroom also has a TV and a breakfast table.

    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Shower
    • Safety deposit box
    • TV
    • Telephone
    • Hair dryer
    • Bathrobe
    • Refrigerator
    • +19 more
  • 1 double bed · 47 m² · Sleeps 2

    Located on the second floor, this suite overlooks the Royal Mile and it features a draped bed, French gilded furniture, ecclesiastical vestments, and a marbled-floored bathroom with a large roll-top bath and shower.

    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Shower
    • Safety deposit box
    • TV
    • Telephone
    • Air conditioning
    • Hair dryer
    • Bathrobe
    • +19 more
  • 1 double bed · 72 m² · Sleeps 2

    A velvet-draped four-poster bed is featured in this elegant large suite with separate sitting room and paneled dining hall.

    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Shower
    • Safety deposit box
    • TV
    • Telephone
    • Air conditioning
    • Hair dryer
    • Bathrobe
    • +19 more
  • 1 double bed · 60 m² · Sleeps 2

    Each deluxe suite is individual. Some have views to the historic Royal Mile, others have a kitchenette and lounge and some have four-poster beds. Please note that specific features are not guaranteed.

    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Shower
    • Safety deposit box
    • TV
    • Telephone
    • Hair dryer
    • Bathrobe
    • Refrigerator
    • +18 more
  • 1 double bed · 72 m² · Sleeps 2

    With views across Old Town rooftops, this romantic four-poster bedroom features a separate sitting room, a dining hall and an oak-paneled bathroom with roll-top bath.

    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Shower
    • Safety deposit box
    • TV
    • Telephone
    • Air conditioning
    • Hair dryer
    • Bathrobe
    • +19 more
  • 1 double bed · 40 m² · Sleeps 2

    Located on the first floor, this spacious suite features a lacquered red bathroom with an antique Victorian bath, a tartan-lined study and a lavishly draped four-poster bed.

    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Shower
    • Safety deposit box
    • TV
    • Telephone
    • Hair dryer
    • Bathrobe
    • Refrigerator
    • +18 more
  • 1 double bed · 47 m² · Sleeps 2

    Located on the first floor, this Gothic library-styled suite features a book-filled bathroom with its hidden secret door and heavily draped bed, views of the Royal Mile, walls upholstered in Paisley fabrics, and a seating area with Victorian sofas from Taymouth Castle.

    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Shower
    • Safety deposit box
    • TV
    • Telephone
    • Air conditioning
    • Hair dryer
    • Bathrobe
    • +19 more
  • 1 double bed · 45 m² · Sleeps 2

    This suite features a romantic four-poster bed with gold-embroidered velvets, a sitting room, a walk-in dressing room, and a hidden Gothic chapel bathroom.

    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Safety deposit box
    • TV
    • Telephone
    • Hair dryer
    • Bathrobe
    • Refrigerator
    • Desk
    • +18 more

Facilities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Special diet menus - on request

Leisure and outdoors

  • Terrace

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safety deposit box
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge service
  • Cashless payment available

Rooms and comfort

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Designated smoking area

More

  • Face masks for guests available
Health, safety and cleaning (16)
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Smoke alarms
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Process in place to check health of guests