If you know the old cliche of real estate. Location, location, location, this apt is at the top! "Location" is one way to describe it. Walking distance to restaurants, re-sale shops, grocery stores, train station, and the bus line. If walking is not an issue...you can walk to the royal mile, Edinburgh Castle, museum, and a few other restaurants. The apt had a washer/dryer which came in handy since me and my brother visited two other countries prior to Scotland. We were out in the morning and came back to rest for a few hours before going back out during the evening. Since the it is in a great location there was no problem Exploring some sites at night. Safe neighborhood. We arrived almost a day late but our host was very accommodating and concerned about our arrival. Definitely a place you would Definitely want to stay in Edinburgh.