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A modern lounge area with contemporary furniture, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large window.

A bathroom with two large, dark stone sinks, a mirror, and a towel rack.

A modern interior with yellow and black chairs, wooden tables, and a patterned rug.

1. Market Street Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.4 km from The Witches' Well

Michael

AED 582

AED 734 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A grand lobby with a central floral arrangement, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a wooden ladder, and a bar counter.

A restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and decorative wall art.

2. The Balmoral Hotel

New Town, 0.6 km from The Witches' Well

Abdullah

AED 1,740

AED 2,192 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A grand hallway with a marble floor, a staircase, and a decorative chandelier.

A bar area with a wine rack, seating, and decorative elements.

A luxurious bedroom with a large bed, a tray of liquor bottles, and candle holders.

A dining area with a table set for tea, a green sofa, and a view of a castle.

3. 100 Princes Street

New Town, 0.4 km from The Witches' Well

Eevy

AED 1,582

AED 1,993 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A rooftop terrace with wicker chairs, a small table with a cup and snacks, and a view of a castle-like building in the background.

A historic building with multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a red door.

A bar area with red chairs and a long counter, a fireplace with a painting above it, and a seating area with a sofa and tables.

A hallway with a patterned rug, wooden bookshelves, a reception desk, and a blue carpeted area.

4. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.2 km from The Witches' Well

Peter

AED 955

AED 1,204 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hallway with a dark wall, a radiator, and a door leading to a room with patterned wallpaper.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A view of a historic building with a prominent clock tower and a flag, seen through a window with a curtain.

A room with a large window, a bathtub, a chair, and a bedside table.

5. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.6 km from The Witches' Well

Danielle

AED 531

AED 668 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern interior with a marble bar, wooden chairs, and potted plants.

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, and a bar area with shelves stocked with various items.

A room with two wicker chairs, a small table, and large potted plants near a window with a view of buildings.

A bar with a glass front, wicker furniture, and a potted plant outside.

6. Eden Locke

New Town, 0.7 km from The Witches' Well

Sarah

AED 573

AED 722 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor patio area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, stone flooring, and a small building with a sloped roof.

A bar area with a wine rack, a large metal sink, and a bottle of wine.

A restaurant with stone walls, leather seating, and a table set with wine glasses and a candle.

A wedding ceremony setup with rows of chairs, floral decorations, and a backdrop of a painting.

7. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.5 km from The Witches' Well

Kathleen

AED 791

AED 997 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden desk, a bathtub, and a stone wall.

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a chair, and a stone wall backdrop.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large mural.

A dining table set for two with a view of a building through a window.

8. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from The Witches' Well

Blake

AED 872

AED 1,099 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A busy street with buses, pedestrians, and historic buildings including a clock tower.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A room with a large window, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a lamp.

A dining area with a round table, four chairs, a vase with flowers, a clock, and a large window with a view of greenery and a blue vehicle.

9. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

New Town, 0.4 km from The Witches' Well

Kathleen

AED 597

AED 752 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A historic building with a bar, restaurant, and pizzeria on the ground floor.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a large mirror. There is a bed with a headboard and a small table with a chair in the background.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and armchair. There is a large window with a view of buildings.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a small coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

10. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from The Witches' Well

Jeanne

AED 694

AED 875 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A view of a historic castle from a window, with a statue in the foreground.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large island with bottles, and pendant lighting.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a view of the city through the window, and a geometric wall design.

A historic building with a prominent archway, multiple windows, and balconies with flower boxes.

11. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

West End, 0.7 km from The Witches' Well

Ellyn

AED 860

AED 1,084 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A modern loft with a high ceiling, exposed stone arches, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a fireplace.

A modern loft with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, a grey sofa, a yellow armchair, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and an arched doorway leading to a bathroom.

A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, a staircase with a metal railing, and white cabinets.

12. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.7 km from The Witches' Well

Diana

AED 816

AED 1,029 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A neatly made bed with a folded towel, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel countertop, a kettle, a toaster, and a paper towel dispenser.

A modern living room with a grey sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a desk with a lamp.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a vase with flowers.

13. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

Tollcross, 0.5 km from The Witches' Well

Marcelle

AED 545

AED 687 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a corner building with a distinctive tower and a shop with a sign reading "HENDRONS".

A neatly made bed with a blue and white checkered pillow and a white pillow. There is a lamp with a beige lampshade on a bedside table.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a stainless steel range hood, and a black telephone. There is a dining area with a glass table, two chairs, and a bowl of fruit. Large windows provide a view of the city.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa.

14. Braid Apartments by Mansley

New Town, 0.6 km from The Witches' Well

Josh

AED 577

AED 727 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A spacious indoor patio with a high ceiling, featuring a central round table surrounded by wicker chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and various potted plants.

A modern indoor seating area with two chairs and a round table, surrounded by potted plants and a glass ceiling.

A room with a large window, a fireplace, and a chair with a cushion.

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, wooden tables, wicker furniture, and hanging plants.

15. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

New Town, 0.7 km from The Witches' Well

Matthew

AED 803

AED 1,012 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a city view.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a glass-top dining table, and a view of the city through a large window.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A view through a window of a historic building with Gothic architecture, including pointed arches and detailed stonework.

16. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

Old Town Edinburgh, 0.3 km from The Witches' Well

Susan

AED 904

AED 2,345 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A building entrance with a classical design, featuring a central door with a glass panel, flanked by columns, and a small window with plants.

A dining table with plates of food, a drink, and a book.

A dining area with a table set for a meal, a sofa, and a cabinet with a sign.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, a bowl of oranges, and a book.

17. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

New Town, 0.8 km from The Witches' Well

Phoebelyn

AED 559

AED 705 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, umbrellas, and potted plants.

A building with the sign "Tiger Lily" above the entrance. There are flower boxes with pink flowers on the windowsills.

A bar area with a marble countertop, various bottles, a beer tap, and a decorative glass bowl with greenery.

A room with a fireplace, red and green upholstered seating, patterned wallpaper, and a geometric floor design.

18. Tigerlily

New Town, 0.7 km from The Witches' Well

DANIELA

AED 811

AED 1,022 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of the city.

A dining area with a table and two chairs, a potted plant, and a window with a view of a garden.

A corner room with a large window, a floor lamp, a chair, a small table with a vase and a book, and a radiator.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of greenery.

19. 33 Castle Terrace

Tollcross, 0.4 km from The Witches' Well

Ruby

AED 716

AED 902 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a view of a clock tower, and distant mountains.

A grand, circular staircase with intricate geometric patterns on the walls and floor, leading to an upper level.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, evenly spaced windows, and a central entrance with a canopy.

20. The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

New Town, 0.7 km from The Witches' Well

Amy

AED 1,113

AED 1,403 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Market Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,557 reviews	View
The Balmoral Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
100 Princes Street	9.8 Exceptional 78 reviews	View
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh	9.6 Exceptional 1,453 reviews	View
Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge	9.6 Exceptional 943 reviews	View

Top The Witches' Well Hotel Reviews

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel with modern features. Great location and a 2 min walk from the train station."

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"We had a few issues with our room when we arrived but the staff were so excellent turning things around and making our stay feel so special! Would highly recommend!"

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

10/10 Excellent

"The location was perfect for us, we didn’t have a car but used public transport that was easily accessible. We would often walk the Royal Mile which was literally on our doorstep. We would definitely stay here again."

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"It was my first time staying in a hostel, and I was pleasantly surprised at how nice this property was. The pods were quite comfortable, and the bathrooms were clean. The restaurant in the front area was very good. The location was absolutely amazing! Located right on the Royal Mile in a quiet back corner. Would stay here again and recommend it to others!"

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Impecável. Localização incrível, café da manhã delicioso, staff educada e quarto extremamente confortável."

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"A solid performer conveniently located near Haymarket Station (with an M&S!) for ease of train, tram and taxi travel."

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very friendly staff. Nice enough rooms, except I really disliked the shower layout because the whole bathroom got wet. The sauna was nice but pool was rather cold. Great location and would for sure stay here again!"

Stay Central

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and helpful staff. The rooms were well stocked. The room we were in was quiet and comfortable"

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, parking is challenging, nice staff,"

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Tartan Weaving Mill

8.0/10 (10 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Tartan Weaving Mill, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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After visiting Church of St John the Evangelist, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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Learn about the local history of Edinburgh with a stop at Highland Tolbooth Kirk. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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The Hub

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Witches' Well?

The Witches' Well is located in Edinburgh. This historic area is known for its top museums and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1588 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near The Witches' Well?

Adjacent to The Witches' Well, Apex Grassmarket Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good choices close by include YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton and Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection.

How many hotels will I be able to find near The Witches' Well?

Expedia has 1588 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from The Witches' Well.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Witches' Well, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to The Witches' Well.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near The Witches' Well?

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What can I see and do near The Witches' Well?

Study the collections at Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland, or Writers' Museum. Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, and Grassmarket are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around The Witches' Well. You can check out the local talent at Usher Hall, Festival Theatre, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

How can I get to The Witches' Well?

If you're taking a train into town, Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are the closest stops to Old Town Edinburgh. There might not be many public transportation choices close to The Witches' Well so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for The Witches' Well hotels

1. Market Street Hotel

2. The Balmoral Hotel

3. 100 Princes Street

4. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5. Linton Collection - 28 North Bridge

6. Eden Locke

7. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

8. Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

9. Destiny Scotland Chisholm Hunter Suites

10. Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments

11. The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

12. Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

13. The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

14. Braid Apartments by Mansley

15. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

16. St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

17. Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

18. Tigerlily

19. 33 Castle Terrace

20. The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

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Top The Witches' Well Hotel Reviews

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Stay Central

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Other attractions near The Witches' Well

Scotch Whisky Experience

Castlehill

Victoria Street

Tartan Weaving Mill

Church of St John the Evangelist

Highland Tolbooth Kirk

The Hub

Witchery Tours

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