Clean, convenient but could be updated a bit. Host and her son were there when we arrived and were very friendly. There were a lot of supplies such as tea, coffee, sugar, cereals, etc. Lift system was a bit weird as it only stops on floors 2, 4, 6 and 8. We were on floor 5 therefore we had to go down a flight arriving and leaving. Only time it was an issue was when we had our luggage. There is a small grocery store minutes away. It's about 10-15 minute walk from the train station, although you do need to walk up some hills. Edinburgh was full of history which we love. I highly recommend the castle and the Scottish National Museum. Overall, we enjoyed our stay at Helen's place and in the city of Edinburgh.