The Witchery by the Castle is a restaurant with rooms rather than a hotel, providing a sumptuous, extravagant Gothic experience. Each of the nine suites contains a selection of rooms, all decorated in a glamorously Gothic style. Expect suits of armor, hidden doors, dark and vibrant hues and opulent furnishings — no two rooms are the same and each suite is almost theatrically decorated to the highest standards. The Witchery is ideally located on the Royal Mile, just below the castle. Four suites are above the restaurant itself, while the other five are in a building just across the road. All can only be accessed by a narrow, winding staircase, which serves to enhance the medieval experience of staying here.
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This is a very individual property, with some of the most exciting and opulent rooms we’ve ever seen.
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Rooms
There are just nine suites at the Witchery, each with a slightly different theme. They’re all decorated to the highest levels of luxury and contain a series of rooms rather than just a bedroom and bathroom. Many have fireplaces, hidden doors or suits of armor, and most have four-poster beds. The bathrooms all have separate baths and showers, and feature tiled floors, split levels or roll top baths.
Location
The Witchery is located just below Edinburgh Castle at the top of the Royal Mile, away from the noise of the main bars and restaurants. Although difficult to access by car at times, its central location makes it an ideal place from where to explore the city.
Food and drink
The Witchery is one of the most highly acclaimed restaurants in Edinburgh, and it’s essential to book for lunch or dinner. The main Witchery dining room is decorated in a dark, intimate Gothic style, while the Secret Garden dining room is a larger, lighter space and includes a covered courtyard.
Facilities and activities
As this is a restaurant with rooms rather than a hotel, there are no facilities beyond those in the suites and the restaurant.
Tour ideas in Edinburgh
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at The Witchery by the Castle as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Radisson Blu
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The Balmoral
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Castles and palaces of Edinburgh's surrounds ![Linlithgow Palace]()
Castles and palaces of Edinburgh's surrounds
Castles and palaces of Edinburgh's surrounds
Explore some of the numerous historic monuments that litter the countryside around Edinburgh on a full-day tour of the region's most interesting castles, stately homes and palaces. Visit elaborate chapels, country manors and strategic defense positions as you learn about the region's history.
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Eat Walk Edinburgh tasting trail ![Glass of whisky]()
Eat Walk Edinburgh tasting trail
Eat Walk Edinburgh tasting trail
Discover Edinburgh's thriving food scene on a half-day walk around the city streets, stopping off to sample local, national and international food and drink along the way in the company of a passionate guide and a host of engaging restaurateurs.
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Ghosts and ghouls of Edinburgh's Old Town tour ![Edinburgh Castle]()
Ghosts and ghouls of Edinburgh's Old Town tour
Ghosts and ghouls of Edinburgh's Old Town tour
Brave Edinburgh's darkest corners on a two-hour walking tour that leads you down narrow laneways and into underground vaults to hear stories of murder, mystery and intrigue and get an insight into the illicit goings-on in the medieval city.
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Edinburgh and nearby places
- St Andrews 51 kilometers away
- Glasgow 67 kilometers away
- The Highlands 87 kilometers away
- Loch Lomond 89 kilometers away
- The Cairngorms 125 kilometers away
- Loch Awe 132 kilometers away
- Glencoe 144 kilometers away
- Oban 151 kilometers away
- Fort William 153 kilometers away
- Isle of Jura 160 kilometers away