Neighborhood: Can't beat it. Really central to everything and convenient. You can just step out and you're in the best neighborhood in all of Edinburgh. Pubs, food, shopping, old town charm, hills, castles, nightclubs, museums, train stations- everything(!) all within a ten minute walk.
The apartment was basic. Clean. The couches seemed a bit old and worn, but I couldn't tell you whether they were comfortable or not. I didn't have time to sit on it. There is no tv.
We were able to leave our bags there after check out. That was nice of her to allow us to do that.