The Witchery By The Castle - Edinburgh

The Witchery By The Castle - Edinburgh

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The Witchery By The Castle - Edinburgh
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Overview

The Witchery By Castle Edinburgh hotel is a great place to stay in Old Town, which is a bustling area of centuries-old buildings and narrow alleys, at a distance of 2.5 km from Arthur's Seat hike. This hotel also provides Wi-Fi available throughout the property.

Location

The accommodation is located in close proximity to St Giles' Cathedral, while Princes Street Gardens is nearly 5 minutes' walk away. Edinburgh Castle is merely 5 minutes' walk from the Witchery By Castle, and Scottish National Gallery is nearly 5 minutes' walk away. Cultural experiences in the area feature Museum of Childhood, situated quite close to this property.

There is The Hub bus stop about a 5-minute walk from the 5-star Witchery By The Castle hotel.

Rooms

Furnished with a writing table, the 9 rooms also include such conveniences as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with coffee/tea making facilities. They are equipped with coffee/tea making equipment and glassware. Staying at this Edinburgh hotel, guests can enjoy view of the town.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast is served in the restaurant each morning. The à la carte Witchery restaurant specialises in British dishes. There is a bar serving Scottish food approximately 5 minutes' walk away.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:30-23:59
until 11 am
Amenities
No parking available.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel The Witchery By The Castle provides visitors with a free full breakfast. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:9
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Rooms and availability

Deluxe Suite Sempill
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Room size:

    72 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Deluxe Suite Heriot
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Room size:

    45 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • City view
  • Coffee machine
  • Heating
Deluxe Suite Armoury
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Room size:

    72 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Coffee machine
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage 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

  • City 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 By The Castle

💵 Lowest room price 652 £
📏 Distance to centre 600 m
✈️ Distance to airport 13.2 km
🧳 Nearest airport Edinburgh, EDI

Location

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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
  • Hotels nearby
Museum
Edinburgh Castle
210 m
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
50 m
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
290 m
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
370 m
Park
Princes Street Gardens
180 m
Museum
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
50 m
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
490 m
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
500 m
Museum
The Writers' Museum
200 m
Museum
Gladstone's Land
170 m
354 Castlehill
The Scotch Whisky Experience
60 m
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
480 m
Square
Grassmarket
410 m
Church
Mercat Cross
510 m
Cemetery
The Robertson Mausoleum
470 m
Gallery
City Art Centre
560 m
Restaurant
The Witchery by the Castle
10 m
Restaurant
Makars Gourmet Mash Bar
220 m
Restaurant
Amber Restaurant at the Scotch Whisky Experience
150 m
Restaurant
Cannonball Restaurant & Bar
40 m
Restaurant
Hanam's Middle East Restaurant
110 m
Restaurant
Castlehill Rooftop Diner
40 m
Restaurant
The Castle Arms
120 m

Reviews of The Witchery By The Castle

8.2 /10
Great65 reviews
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  • Very good
    7.4

    The location of the property was incredible as we were short walk to ample bars, the secret garden which has real trees and plants growing inside and Edinburgh around noon. The hotel staff was extremely friendly and efficient. ...  

    Bradley United Kingdom, 
  • Great
    8.0

    It has best possible central location in the heart of Old Town. The rooms here are well-equipped and themed with a fabulous breakfast.

    Herbert United Kingdom, 
  • Great
    8.0

    The room was well-equipped and themed with a draped bed. The service offered was perfect.

    Tony United Kingdom, 
  • Very good
    7.2

    Absolutely perfect location for our visit to Grassmarket within a close distance from the hotel.

    Terence United Kingdom, 
  • Very good
    7.0

    The hotel has a central location right in front of the castle.

    Constance United Kingdom, 
  • Perfect
    9.0

    The venue was set in the central position right by a cobbled alleyway, the centre of city and along the Royal Mile in Old Town.

    Nick United Kingdom, 
  • Very good
    7.0

    Well-equipped units with the cooked breakfast. Perfect customer service.

    George United Kingdom, 
  • Perfect
    9.0

    The hotel is set in a spectacular location near to a restaurant with rooms, Edinburgh and Royal Mile. Competent staff, the breakfasts are large at 5:45.

    Craig United Kingdom, 
  • Very good
    7.6

    We did not want to leave there, recommend. It was a wonderful hotel in a historic area, short walk to the Royal Mile steps from Edinburgh Castle in Old Town, ample bars, restaurants and shops nearby, and a cobbled alleyway. The atmosphere created...  

    Willie United Kingdom, 
  • Very good
    7.2

    Free parking and large breakfast at 5:45. Spectacular location extremely close to Royal Mile. Set short walk to the Parliament and Holyrood Palace, ample bars, restaurants and shops nearby, and the city centre in the historic area. ...  

    Jon United Kingdom, 
  • Great
    8.0

    The staff was brilliantly helpful, competent. I booked a room with a comfy bed, coffee, a TV, and a hair dryer. The breakfast selection was traditional and large at 5:45.

    Jack United Kingdom, 
  • Perfect
    9.0

    Large breakfast at 5:45, extremely friendly staff, we thoroughly enjoyed it. Exceptionally comfortable bed, luxurious bathroom and satellite TV, central heating, and an individual safe in the room.

    Charles United States, 
  • Great
    8.2

    It offers traditional breakfasts at 5:45.

    Henry United Kingdom, 
  • Great
    8.2

    This is a great location in Edinburgh. The atmosphere of the hotel is individual😃

    Jim United States, 
  • Very good
    7.0

    The rooms were themed and complete with the cooked breakfast as well as 4-poster-very comfortable-bed.

    Cyril United Kingdom, 

FAQ about The Witchery By The Castle

How far is The Witchery By The Castle Hotel from the city centre?
Edinburgh city centre is reachable within a 10-minute walk from The Witchery By The Castle Hotel.
What are the top attractions to visit while staying at the The Witchery By The Castle Hotel?
Staying at the The Witchery By The Castle Hotel, you shouldn't miss Edinburgh's main landmarks, such as the green Flag park "Princes Street Gardens" (200 m), the long - standing Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Tower (50 m) as well as Arthur's Seat hike, located within a 5-minute drive from the property.
What time is check-in and check-out at the 5-star The Witchery By The Castle Hotel?
Guests of the 5-star The Witchery By The Castle Hotel can check in from 14:30 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00.
Which amenities are included in the rooms at The Witchery By The Castle Hotel?
Each room at The Witchery By The Castle Hotel offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, some units feature private bathrooms along with a hair dryer and a walk-in shower.
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