The alleyway (‘close’ in Edinburgh-speak!) that the apartment is in is a bit dingy, but this is a medieval street arrangement after all! Also, with the apartment being on the ground floor, and the close running between the Royal Mile and Waverley Station, you do get noise, including in the bedrooms, from people passing by and talking loudly after they’ve come out of the pubs late at night. But inside the apartment is very smartly renovated and really comfortable and homely. We enjoyed our stay, and it’s very convenient being in the heart of the Old Town.