Nicola's flat is so lovely. Great use of space which suited us perfectly. We (my mum and I) were there for 3 nights and it met our needs brilliantly. Nicola has thought of everything and it's easy to pop to Scotmid and get the ingredients for a quick meal or pop to The Manna House bakery or one of the other cafes for lunch. There is also a large Sainsbury's within a 5 minute walk.
The area is easily walkable to the centre....about a 10 minute relaxed walk to John Lewis, or the portrait gallery on York Place or the Palace and parliament at the foot of the Royal Mile. It's also walkable to Leith which has lots of great quirky nightspots (try the Roseleaf bar and eatery).
London Road (2 minute walk) is on the bus route to everywhere (Lothian buses, £4 day ticket, jump on and off any bus).
I arrived by plane, took the direct tram to York Place and walked the last 10 mins to the flat. My mum arrived by train and took a short taxi ride from Waverley station as it was late, but for her return journey she walked the 15-minute walk.
Whilst very central and in a great neighbourhood the flat was very quiet and we were not disturbed at all and slept very well.
Thanks again Nicola.