This was a very nice apartment to use as a base for Edinburgh sightseeing. I would recommend it for people who are reasonably fit and do not mind climbing stairs and a one mile walk uphill to the city center. We are in our mid 60's and loved this aspect of it. We tend to eat a lot when traveling and having this built in activity every day helped us feel we were maintaining our fitness. Also, getting off the beaten path a bit can allow you to find some amazing places. There is a wonderful coffee shop located right next door and a restaurant called Vittoria on the Walk just two blocks away. We enjoyed the food and service so much at Vittoria that we ate there two nights. All in all it was a great place to stay.