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About the Hotel

Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2NF
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The Witchery By The Castle Edinburgh hotel is a great place to stay in the Grengel district, 13 minutes' walk from the Museum of Edinburgh. Featuring a restaurant, this hotel is located right near the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle".

Location

The 5-star hotel lies 100 metres from The Scotch Whisky Experience and 700 metres from the Scott Monument. The Witchery is just around the corner from the Edinburgh Old Town and 100 km from Dundee airport.

The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley, which is 15 minutes' walk away.

Rooms

Furnished with a writing table, the 9 rooms also include such conveniences as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with coffee and tea making equipment. The rooms at this property feature carpet floors. Most rooms also overlook Royal Mile.

Eat & Drink

Guests can enjoy Scottish cuisine in The Witchery by the Castle located 50 metres away.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the Scottish National Gallery for stunning art and history.
  • Savor haggis at the nearby Thompson's for an authentic taste.
  • Explore Mary King's Close for a glimpse into Edinburgh's past.
  • Stroll through the hidden gardens of Princes Street for serenity.
  • Enjoy a whisky tasting at The Scotch Whisky Experience on Castlehill.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Suite Sempill
2 persons
780 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe Suite Heriot
2 persons
485 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Coffee machine
Heating
Deluxe Suite Inner Sanctum
2 persons
435 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe Suite Armoury
2 persons
780 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Coffee machine
Heating
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

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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Location

Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2NF
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Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2NF
Nearby
Museum
Edinburgh Castle
700 ft
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
200 ft
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
1000 ft
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
1300 ft
Park
Princes Street Gardens
600 ft
Museum
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
200 ft
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
1700 ft
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
1700 ft
Museum
The Writers' Museum
700 ft
Museum
Gladstone's Land
600 ft
354 Castlehill
The Scotch Whisky Experience
200 ft
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
1600 ft
Square
Grassmarket
1400 ft
Church
Mercat Cross
1700 ft
Cemetery
The Robertson Mausoleum
1600 ft
Gallery
City Art Centre
1900 ft
Restaurants
The Witchery by the Castle
100 ft
The Royal Mile 352 Castlehill
Makars Gourmet Mash Bar
800 ft
12 N. Bank St
Amber Restaurant at the Scotch Whisky Experience
500 ft
354 Castlehill The Royal Mile
Cannonball Restaurant & Bar
200 ft
356 Castlehill
Hanam's Middle East Restaurant
400 ft
3 Johnston Terrace Near Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill Rooftop Diner
200 ft
555 Castlehill
The Castle Arms
400 ft
6 Johnston Terrace
Getting around
City Centre
Edinburgh8 min  ·  2000 ft
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI)20 min  ·  8.2 mi
Dundee Airport (DND)145 min  ·  59.9 mi
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station8 min  ·  2000 ft
Bus
Bus stop4 min  ·  1000 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:30-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
is available in for free.
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.
Number of rooms:
9
Check-in
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