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About the Hotel

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

Situated around a 5-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle, the 5-star The Witchery By The Castle Hotel Edinburgh includes 9 rooms with views of the old town.

Location

Museum of Childhood stands merely 0.7 km away, and St Giles' Cathedral is within short walking distance of the hotel. This Edinburgh hotel is within 10 minutes' walk of the art museum "Scottish National Gallery" and 100 km from Dundee airport.

There is Palace of Holyroodhouse a mere 1.6 km away, and Edinburgh bus station is relatively near the property.

The hotel is situated near Edinburgh Waverley train station, about 15 minutes' walk away.

Rooms

The rooms are equipped with coffee/tea making machines, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' comfort. Bathroom comforts include a hairdryer and bathrobes, and such essentials as a bath and a separate toilet.

Eat & Drink

Sample Scottish specialities at The Witchery by the Castle located on the doorstep of this Edinburgh property.

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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
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

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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

What our guests says about facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
What’s included

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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