This apartment is about as central as you can get in terms of being in the Old Town section of Edinburgh. It is close to everything and walking is a breeze. It is wonderful to have a place that is easy to return to in the middle of the day to rest, drop something off, or pick something up. From the street, one would think that the apartment would be noisy due to its location. However, we were amazed at how quiet it is once you actually go through the courtyard and get into the apartment. So, even though it is right in the middle of the action the apartment is set back far enough from the street and shielded by the front of the building to be quiet. Highly recommended for a stay in which you will be checking out the city and walking a lot.