I enjoyed staying at Gerry's and Carol's in the Leith neighbourhood and exploring it which most visitors probably miss out on. I also did not mind the walks to more touristy areas (there are buses for those who do). The stay is very affordable which was really appreciated and made it a great deal for visiting Edinburgh. The apartment looks recently renovated, with nice touches. My room was very spacious with a wide window looking into the street. There was a bit of traffic noise in the morning but nothing too bad by city standards. I was sharing the one bathroom with Gerry and Carol, as well as another guest staying in a different room. I never waited to use it though as we all seemed to have different schedules. The hosts were very friendly, responsive and accommodating: for example I booked at the last minute to arrive a few hours later and my check in, at night, was super smooth. Overall, a nice room to leisurely explore town.