Paola's apartment was the perfect base for our stay in Edinburgh. There were two of us in town for New Year's and the location was great for outings in both Edinburgh and Leith (15 minutes walk from both centers of town). Very close to Carlton Hill where we watched some incredible fireworks! The entryway stairwell is a bit dark, but don't be alarmed because once inside, the apartment is warm and cozy with great light. We definitely took advantage of the oven and cooktop (and the Tesco right across the street) as well as the washing machine. The bed is comfy and the heating system is easy to figure out. We travel with a sound machine so street noise did not affect our sleep, but it is a city street so you can expect to hear activity on the street below. As stated by previous reviewers, the shower is definitely small and takes some maneuvering it but the water pressure and temperature is good so no complaints!