If you want to be in close distance to everything, THIS is the place. We loved Reka’s because it’s so close to Edinburgh castle and Holyrood Palace and Arthur’s seat! Walking distance (30min or so). We rented a car so just a note if you rent one, there IS free parking further into the street or on side streets and you don’t risk being ticketed or anything (we stayed 2 nights and had no issues). But like I said, the place is sooo close to everything (even has a Starbucks across the street!!!) we wouldn’t have bothered with a car if we’d known :)
Also, Reka’s place was super clean, the bed super comfy AND she left us pamphlets that truly made our stay better. Sandman’s free tour of Edinburgh? Do it. Best. Experience. Ever. And we wouldn’t have known about it without Reka’s suggestion!
Definitely an awesome spot! not to mention, the other pamphlets are obviously thoughtfully put together as they give you options on what todo next and we actually got great ideas on where to go next from it. Two thumbs up to Reka from these Canadian guests :)