Step into The Witchery by the Castle for candlelit Gothic luxury, lavish suites, and a hauntingly elegant dining experience steps from Edinburgh Castle.
352 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NF, United Kingdom Get directions
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"A deeply romantic hotel that takes you back in time The Witchery by the Castle would be Count Dracula's choice of hotel were he to visit Edinburgh, and you may feel apprehensive about encountering him as you climb the stone turret staircase into the Inner Sanctum on your way to bed. One of the hotel's nine suites, the Sanctum is swathed in crimson, claret, and port, and styled like a scene from a vampire movie staged within a Gothic castle. Feast on classics like Lobster Thermidor in the restaurant, then wallow in a claw-footed, roll-top bath before climbing into a huge four-poster bed made from an old church pulpit. Children are not welcome at the Witchery, although they would probably enjoy the experience even more than you. Address: 352 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NF Price: From around $1,073 per night"
"The Witchery is a fine dining icon known for its spooky-meets-romantic candle-lit interiors and 16th-century architectural features. The menu includes opulent dishes like mallard duck from the Balmoral Estate, fresh oysters from Scotland’s west coast, and a pastry-blanketed lamb Wellington. The restaurant is popular among both ghost and celebrity enthusiasts." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Gothic romance and dramatic grandeur rise to enchanting, theatrical levels at The Witchery by the Castle—it's like "The Phantom of the Opera" in hotel form. Although the restaurant downstairs might be the main attraction, those looking for an intimate, lavish escape are hard-pressed to find anything more decadent than The Witchery's suites. Forget trendy Pinterest minimalism; imagine candlelit rooms, sumptuous velvet, oak paneling, and elaborate antique furniture—it's enough to feel like a castle." - Krystin Arneson
