The Witchery
Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
About This Property
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.
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Opulence, Eceptional service and Luxury
If you love opulence, exceptional service and luxury, then The Witchery is the place for you. It is in a prime location at the heart of the Old Town, yards from the castle. The suites are opulent, with heavy drapes and antique furniture and curio's. Every need is catered for - all toiletries, tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge, champagne and mineral water on ice, ironing board and iron, safe, Dyson hairdryer and straighteners, smart TV and USB charging points. Breakfast can be served to your suite too. The restaurants are as much a sensory experience as a dining experience. Imagine a candlelit breakfast!
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- • If you love opulence, exceptional service and luxury, then The Witchery is the place for you. It is in a prime location at the heart of the Old Town, yards from the castle. The suites are opulent, with heavy drapes and antique furniture and curio's. Every need is catered for - all toiletries, tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge, champagne and mineral water on ice, ironing board and iron, safe, Dyson hairdryer and straighteners, smart TV and USB charging points. Breakfast can be served to your suite too. The restaurants are as much a sensory experience as a dining experience. Imagine a candlelit breakfast!
Serata molto piacevole
We had an absolutely wonderful experience at The Witchery, made even more special thanks to Bruno. Without us mentioning it at reception, Bruno somehow noticed that it was our anniversary and surprised us by helping us celebrate this very special occasion. His kindness, attention to detail, and genuine thoughtfulness made us feel incredibly welcomed and valued. A heartfelt thank you to Bruno and to everyone at The Witchery for creating such a memorable experience. Everything was exceptional, and this thoughtful gesture made our stay even more unforgettable. We truly hope to return in the future and relive this magical experience. Highly recommended!
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- • We had an absolutely wonderful experience at The Witchery, made even more special thanks to Bruno. Without us mentioning it at reception, Bruno somehow noticed that it was our anniversary and surprised us by helping us celebrate this very special occasion. His kindness, attention to detail, and genuine thoughtfulness made us feel incredibly welcomed and valued. A heartfelt thank you to Bruno and to everyone at The Witchery for creating such a memorable experience. Everything was exceptional, and this thoughtful gesture made our stay even more unforgettable. We truly hope to return in the future and relive this magical experience. Highly recommended!
Fantastic
Let me tell you. This is a must stay. You will have every need met above and beyond. It couldn’t have been a smoother experience. And Paul, our driver from the airport, was fantastic. Will certainly be coming back.
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- • Let me tell you. This is a must stay. You will have every need met above and beyond. It couldn’t have been a smoother experience. And Paul, our driver from the airport, was fantastic. Will certainly be coming back.
Magical but beware the narrow spiral staircase
Room was gorgeous. Honestly it was a mix of old relics and fake ones, and I'm not sure how I feel about that. Like the wallpaper in the bathroom was made to "look" like drapery. And the wall of fake books in the bathroom seemed out of place. Some of the furniture was so old we were almost afraid to sit on it, and then you had to wonder at what point should items be restored, like the deflated sofa cushions. The double shower was odd. First of all, the light in the bathroom was automatic on/off (motion detected), so if you were in the shower too long, yep, the light went out and I had no way to turn it back on. The glass door had a designated hole in it that functioned as a handle. But all the shower spray went right through this hole and all over the bathroom. The shower had a double rain head and double side sprays, but the placement of the sidesprays was off - it went up quite high, in my face, and right through the round hole in the glass shower door. It was definitely a magical place. Glad we only spent the money for just one night though. The key they give you is intriguing, but takes up so much space that if you just wanted to go out without a bag or pack, it takes a lot of space. Finally, I must comment on the stairs. I knew this was a very old building and didn't have an elevator/lift. Although I knew it ahead of time, that's very different from experiencing it first hand. Thank goodness staff brought our luggage upstairs. But I was not expecting 3 long flights up a narrow, dimly lit stone SPIRAL staircase to get to our room. I believe there were rooms above us as well. Anyone with agility issues be foreworned!
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- • Room was gorgeous. Honestly it was a mix of old relics and fake ones, and I'm not sure how I feel about that. Like the wallpaper in the bathroom was made to "look" like drapery. And the wall of fake books in the bathroom seemed out of place. Some of the furniture was so old we were almost afraid to sit on it, and then you had to wonder at what point should items be restored, like the deflated sofa cushions. The double shower was odd. First of all, the light in the bathroom was automatic on/off (motion detected), so if you were in the shower too long, yep, the light went out and I had no way to turn it back on. The glass door had a designated hole in it that functioned as a handle. But all the shower spray went right through this hole and all over the bathroom. The shower had a double rain head and double side sprays, but the placement of the sidesprays was off - it went up quite high, in my face, and right through the round hole in the glass shower door. It was definitely a magical place. Glad we only spent the money for just one night though. The key they give you is intriguing, but takes up so much space that if you just wanted to go out without a bag or pack, it takes a lot of space. Finally, I must comment on the stairs. I knew this was a very old building and didn't have an elevator/lift. Although I knew it ahead of time, that's very different from experiencing it first hand. Thank goodness staff brought our luggage upstairs. But I was not expecting 3 long flights up a narrow, dimly lit stone SPIRAL staircase to get to our room. I believe there were rooms above us as well. Anyone with agility issues be foreworned!
Rude manager, not a nice experience at all.
We arrived just after lunchtime for a quick bite and a drink. We had already placed our order. when a short while later, a rude manager came over and stated that everyone has to order a main course. We went along with it, but we have never experienced such rudeness anywhere else. It immediately made us feel uncomfortable, which spoiled the taste of the food. In short: we’re never going back.
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- • We arrived just after lunchtime for a quick bite and a drink. We had already placed our order. when a short while later, a rude manager came over and stated that everyone has to order a main course. We went along with it, but we have never experienced such rudeness anywhere else. It immediately made us feel uncomfortable, which spoiled the taste of the food. In short: we’re never going back.
Witchery Restaurant a waste of time
An abysmal experience, we hoped for much more. The wait staff were lovely and very good, but the guys walking around with earpieces and suits were horrible. The food was less than average and when we complained we got shoulder shrugs from the suited guys.
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- • An abysmal experience, we hoped for much more. The wait staff were lovely and very good, but the guys walking around with earpieces and suits were horrible. The food was less than average and when we complained we got shoulder shrugs from the suited guys.
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