The Witchery by the Castle
The Witchery by the Castle
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.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Heating
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
Donna
United Kingdom“The Witchery is unique. You feel transported back in time, but with all mod cons. The check in staff were very welcoming & friendly. The restaurant staff were also very welcoming & professional. I felt confident in their ability. The food was...”
Susan United Kingdom“Stunning, unique property. The Turret room furnishings truly made you feel like you had been taken back in time to another century. Loved feeling part of the hustle & bustle of The Royal Mile and the view beyond to the Firth of Forth & Fife was...”
Beverley United Kingdom“Beautiful Stunning gothic suites. Food Service Cleanliness Location”
Mark United Kingdom“Everything.Expectations were high and fully met.Room was beautiful,staff were helpful and food was outstanding”
Liis United Kingdom“Incredible hotel, stayed in the Old Rectory and it was like stepping back in time. Just the most beautiful stay I was heartbroken to leave.”- Sara
Sweden“Very nice breakfast in the extremely gothic and cozy dining room. Highly recommended!” 
Olga
Germany“The Armoury is like an entire apartment with everything one can wish for. There is a coffee machine and new bottles of water delivered every day. Breakfast is in the restaurant or can be delivered to the room. The bathroom has underfloor heating....”- Sarah United Kingdom“The room and hotel were fantastic. Loved the traditional furniture and decoration. The location is the best in Edinburgh and right on the castle. The food was amazing and the service was second to none. When eating in the garden restaurant for...”
- Michael
Australia“Location, service, sumptuous rooms, excellent dining and the friendliest staff you’ll ever meet.” 
Terence United Kingdom“The Witchery was amazing and exceeded our expectations. A fantastic experience to stay in such a historical building so close to Edinburgh Castle. Our suite was beyond expectation and breakfast in the room was never ending. We also dined at the...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- The Witchery
- CuisineBritish • Scottish
Facilities of The Witchery by the CastleGreat facilities! Review score, 9.4
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Heating
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
Living Area
- Seating Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Safety deposit box
General
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Languages spoken
- English
House rulesThe Witchery by the Castle takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
An indulgent breakfast hamper will be served in the room each morning or you can choose to have a cooked breakfast served in the restaurant at no extra cost.
