The Witchery

5-star hotel · 9.5/10 · 241 reviews · Edinburgh

Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NF

About this hotel

Opulent Suites with Gothic Touches

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace
and 28 more

In the room

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Heating
  • Safety deposit box
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Food and drink

  • Physical distancing in dining areas

Internet and work

  • Fax/photocopying

Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge service
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Contactless check-in/check-out

Accessibility and safety

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Designated smoking area
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas

Other

  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Cashless payment available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Face masks for guests available
More 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.

Choose your stay

October 2026 · 1 recorded stay
Check-in
31 Oct 2026
Check-out
1 Nov 2026

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Last priced: Deluxe Suite - Inner Sanctum

Non-refundable rate.

breakfast included

$1,989 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

November 2026 · 2 recorded stays
Check-in
26 Nov 2026
Check-out
3 Dec 2026

7 nights · 1 room · 2 adults

Last priced: Deluxe Suite - Vestry

Non-refundable rate.

breakfast included

$10,803 USD total · 7 nights

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
30 Nov 2026
Check-out
1 Dec 2026

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Last priced: Deluxe Suite - Old Rectory

Non-refundable rate.

breakfast included

$1,613 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

December 2026 · 2 recorded stays
Check-in
28 Dec 2026
Check-out
29 Dec 2026

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Last priced: Deluxe Suite - Turret

Non-refundable rate.

breakfast included

$1,832 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
30 Dec 2026
Check-out
6 Jan 2027

7 nights · 1 room · 2 adults

Last priced: Deluxe Suite - Vestry

Non-refundable rate.

breakfast included

$14,407 USD total · 7 nights

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Hotel details

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Address
Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NF
Hours
Check-in from 14:30 · check-out by 11:30
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What guests scored over 241 reviews · 8 Jan 2026

Amenities
10.0
Location
10.0
Overall Experience
10.0
Service
9.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Food and Beverage
9.2
Room Quality
9.2
Value for Money
8.7

Rooms at this hotel

Room types listed by the hotel. Your offered room is confirmed for your selected dates before payment.

Suites9 types
  • Deluxe Suite - Armorysleeps 2 · 72 m² · 1 double bed, 131–150 cm wide
    Room details

    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.

  • Deluxe Suite - Turretsleeps 2 · 60 m² · 1 extra-large double bed (super-king size), 181–210 cm wide
    Room details

    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.

  • Deluxe Suite - Vestrysleeps 2 · 47 m² · 1 double bed, 131–150 cm wide
    Room details

    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.

  • Deluxe Suite - Sempillsleeps 2 · 72 m² · 1 double bed, 131–150 cm wide
    Room details

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

  • Deluxe Suite - Old Rectorysleeps 2 · 60 m² · 1 double bed, 131–150 cm wide
    Room details

    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.

  • Deluxe Suite - Guardroomsleeps 2 · 72 m² · 1 double bed, 131–150 cm wide
    Room details

    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.

  • Deluxe Suite - Inner Sanctumsleeps 2 · 40 m² · 1 double bed, 131–150 cm wide
    Room details

    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.

  • Deluxe Suite - Librarysleeps 2 · 47 m² · 1 double bed, 131–150 cm wide
    Room details

    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.

  • Deluxe Suite - Heriotsleeps 2 · 45 m² · 1 double bed, 131–150 cm wide
    Room details

    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.

Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
and 24 more

In the room

  • Safety deposit box
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Food and drink

  • Physical distancing in dining areas

Internet and work

  • Fax/photocopying

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge service
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Contactless check-in/check-out

Accessibility and safety

  • Designated smoking area
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas

Other

  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Cashless payment available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Face masks for guests available
Good to know before you book
  • Pets are not allowed.
  • Adults only — children are not accommodated.
  • 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.
  • A deposit may be required at the property.

Price history

1 night, 30 days ahead, non-refundable, 2 adults
median $1,750
1 night, 30 days ahead, non-refundable, 2 adults · 4 nights not measured, shown dotted
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DateNightly rate
18 Oct 2026$1,604
19 Oct 2026$1,764
20 Oct 2026$1,664
21 Oct 2026$1,985
22 Oct 2026$1,617
23 Oct 2026$1,978
24 Oct 2026$2,028
26 Oct 2026$1,750
27 Oct 2026$1,725
31 Oct 2026$1,989
Now
$1,989
Median
$1,750
All-time floor
$1,604
Nights measured
10
Among comparable hotels, last sweep
15th of 15
Cheaper than
9% of readings
Swings
±9%

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Other measured stays

StayNowMedianLowHighNights
1 night, 30 days ahead, non-refundable$1,989$1,750$1,604$2,02810
1 night, 60 days ahead, non-refundable$1,613$1,465$1,218$1,86917
1 night, 90 days ahead, non-refundable$1,832$1,764$1,402$2,04113
7 nights, 60 days ahead, non-refundable$10,803$10,422$10,039$10,8033
7 nights, 90 days ahead, non-refundable$14,407$16,357$11,340$17,8567

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