The room and private bath offered by Alexander are comfy, very clean and well stocked, and furnished with art from his travels. He is a wonderful host, providing lots of brochures about things to do in the area as well as a tea station in the room. He gave me a walking tour of Leith, and even helped me with transport to South Queensferry for the 3 Bridges Tour. It takes 10-12 minutes to get to Princes Street and Waverly Station by bus, and the flat is 5-10 minutes from a post office, grocery store, and walking path along the river. You can store food in the kitchen and cook some of your meals if you like. I also recommend nearby Fisher's for seafood and a tiny pub called the Rose Leaf that has quirky decor, friendly wait staff, and really good Cullen Skink. If you want to stay off the beaten track in Leith rather than in the hectic city centre, definitely try out Alexander's accommodations.