“Superbly located at the gates of the Castle, on the Royal Mile, sits this intimate, Gothic hotel. The rooms are luxurious, romantic & eccentric – think candlelit, wood paneling and plenty of velvet. Enjoy delicious Scottish food in the equally atmospheric restaurant. ”
“Superbly located at the gates of the Castle, on the Royal Mile, sits this intimate, Gothic hotel. The rooms are luxurious, romantic & eccentric – think candlelit, wood paneling and plenty of velvet. Enjoy delicious Scottish food in the equally atmospheric restaurant. ”
Hotel Review
Written by Louise Farquhar
Recommended For
- Foodies
- Serving Scottish beef, lamb, game, the Witchery's famous steak tartare, briny-fresh seafood platters and even some haggis.
- Romantic Break
- The glamourous, plush yet cosy interiors with love seats, four poster beds, and plenty of candles are perfect for couples
- Close to nightlife
- This area comes alive at night, with plenty of bars and clubs to choose from.
- Designer Shopping
- Nearby Princes Street is packed with designer brands and big labels.
- Sights nearby
- In the heart of the Old Town on Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile
- Local markets
- The Grassmarket is just a step away.
- Full of character
- Theatrical red & gold, velveted rooms
- Restrictions on children
- Children cannot be accommodated.
- Romantic
- Free wifi
- Views
- Good wine list
- House party feel
- Restaurant
- Antiques
- Quirky
- Boutique
- Artworks
- Traditional
- Historic
- Charming
- Luxury
- Townhouse
- Four poster beds
- Intimate
Facilities
- Room service
- For that extra touch of privacy have an indulgent breakfast hamper brought up to your room in the morning
- Restrictions on children
- Children cannot be accommodated.
- Free wifi
- Views
- Bar
- Car not required
- Fireplace
- In room DVD
- Walking distance restaurants
- No pets
- Not suitable for disabled guests
- Good wine list
- Air conditioning
- Concierge
- Sitting Room
- Suites
- In room music system
- Restaurant
- Four poster beds
- Wifi
Activities
- Close to nightlife
- This area comes alive at night, with plenty of bars and clubs to choose from.
- Designer Shopping
- Nearby Princes Street is packed with designer brands and big labels.
- Sights nearby
- In the heart of the Old Town on Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile
- Local markets
- The Grassmarket is just a step away.
Map & Location
What's Nearby
See What They Say
Romance, quirkiness, sumptuous luxury and a magical location next to Edinburgh’s Castle
What is there to do in the area or on site?
You are in the heart of the Old Town so lots of sights – Edinburgh Castle, National Museum of Scotland, Holyrood Palace, National Gallery plus great speciality shopping
What kind of breakfast do you offer?
A breakfast hamper is delivered to your suite each day or you can choose to eat a candlelit breakfast a la carte in the original Witchery dining room
Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally?
The Witchery has two magical dining rooms to choose from, the original oak-panelled Witchery of the charming Secret Garden with its own private terrace. Just around the corner we can arrange a table for you at our rooftop Tower Restaurant above the National Museum of Scotland – which also does a fantastic afternoon tea. Five minutes by cab could see you in the luxurious and grand setting of historic Prestonfield House and its opulent restaurant, Rhubarb
Which are your most popular room types, and why?
All of our rooms are suites, all have their own character quirks and charms. Some guests try each of the them in turn and then ask us to create another suite when they have done them all.
What message would you like to give Hotel Guru readers?
Check in, pour the Champagne and enjoy real cosseting luxury.
Other Reviews
Ultimate 100 British Hotels
'...the Witchery is a shameless temple of too-muchness, with a celebrity-studded guest list including Jack Nicholson and Audrey Tautou.'
Originally published by Sunday Times (view article)
The Witchery by the Castle Edinburgh, Scotland
'A restaurant with rooms, so no residents' lounge or bar - these suites are intimate, secret dens of high-flown delight.'
Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)
The Witchery by the Castle
Originally published by Good Hotel Guide (view article)
