Basic but comfortable room in Leith, about a 25-minute walk from Old Town in Edinburgh. Close to the buses on Leith walk, so you can take public transportation if you don't feel like walking. You feel like you're actually living in the city instead of being in the middle of the tourist area. I thought it was a great location for the Fringe Festival because you get a break from the chaos.

Shaun is a polite, quiet host that gives you all the information you need but leaves you plenty of space. At the time I stayed, both of the rooms in the apartment were rented out, so he was not actually staying there. The bathroom is shared, but that didn't bother me. He lets you use the kitchen as well, which was wonderful. Overall a good experience.