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About the Hotel

Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2NF

Offering a restaurant, the 5-star The Witchery By The Castle Edinburgh hotel lies in the Grengel district, a mere 250 metres from Edinburgh Castle and only 12 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Festival Theatre. While staying at this Edinburgh hotel, a safety deposit box are available for guests to use.

Location

Museum on the Mound is located 300 m from the hotel, and such natural sites as Holyrood Park is 2.8 km away. From The Witchery Edinburgh it will take 19 minutes to walk to Dynamic Earth Museum.

The nearby attractions include The Real Mary King's Close, situated merely 400 metres away.

You can catch the bus at The Hub bus stop, right around the corner from The Witchery By The Castle hotel.

Rooms

The accommodation has 9 rooms appointed with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as self-catering options such as coffee/tea making machines. They are outfitted with elegant decor. Most rooms also feature a view of Royal Mile.

Eat & Drink

Guests can enjoy a selection of Scottish dishes at The Witchery by the Castle situated approximately a 5-minute walk away.

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Deluxe Suite Sempill
2 persons
72 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe Suite Heriot
2 persons
45 m² 
1 Double bed
Coffee machine
Heating
Deluxe Suite Inner Sanctum
2 persons
40 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe Suite Armoury
2 persons
72 m² 
1 Double bed
Coffee machine
Heating
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Getting around

All travel connections available

City Centre
Edinburgh600 m
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 13.2 km
Dundee (DND) 96.3 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station600 m
Bus
Bus stop300 m

Hotel amenities and facilities

Each 5 star hotel provides luxury amenities designed for comfort and memorable stays

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
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
Restaurants
The Witchery by the Castle
10 m
The Royal Mile 352 Castlehill
Makars Gourmet Mash Bar
220 m
12 N. Bank St
Amber Restaurant at the Scotch Whisky Experience
150 m
354 Castlehill The Royal Mile
Cannonball Restaurant & Bar
40 m
356 Castlehill
Hanam's Middle East Restaurant
110 m
3 Johnston Terrace Near Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill Rooftop Diner
40 m
555 Castlehill
The Castle Arms
120 m
6 Johnston Terrace
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