LOCATION could NOT be better. You are in walking distance of everything that Old Town has to offer. Hop On buses, restaurants, Real Mary Close, Castle, etc. are all outside your door. ATM across the street, mini mart 4 feet from the door. If a taxi is not driving by, then we went to the Radison taxi stand which you can see 40 feet away. Many excellent restaurants steps away. I felt that food prices were extremely reasonable in the area. We loved the takeaway from The Piemaker (he was a grump but the food was fun). Lunch for 3 was $12 which we enjoyed in the apartment.
The owners respond quickly and are very thoughtful. The apartment is quirky and fun. There is a little street noise as the windows face Cockburn Street. We enjoyed hearing the city bustle and used a white noise machine or a white noise app when ready to retire. Problem easily solved. The view of Cockburn Street was wonderful and made any inconvenience worth it.
You can't go wrong with this rental and I have already suggested it to friends. Without a doubt I would rent this property again and again and again and hope that you do as well. You will feel very safe in this building which has an elevator. You only have 4 steps to deal with so if mobility is an issue, you should be fine. You will Edinburgh and this apartment.