This place is absolutely amazing! It was the perfect home for our family of five adults to explore Old Town for 2 days. The building could not be closer to the castle and the start of the royal mile, literally steps outside the front door! Noise and privacy was not an issue at all despite being so close to the action. The upstairs floor was very comfortable for four adults, with two large comfy bedrooms, and a third bedroom with singles. The downstairs portion was perfect for my adult brother with another large comfy bed and a separate bathroom. There are stairs required to enter the home and a staircase down to the lower level. This was exactly as described in the listing. We encountered a very minor hiccup during the taxi drop-off on Ramsay Garden Lane below the home. There are significant steps to walk up the home from below, which was not ideal to carry luggage and for my elderly parents. However, if you do have lots of luggage, ask drivers to drop you off on the Royal Mile side on the Castle Esplanade. There is a gated entrance there with a short flat walk to the front door of the home. The host greeted us at the home, on time, and was very informative and accommodating. This home was perfect for a base to explore Edinburgh Old Town for the first time. Book it, you will not be dissapointed!