Location, location, location! This apartment was perfectly located close to all of the major sights and attractions, and there were lots of pubs and restaurants nearby. Loved the guestbooks filled with helpful suggestions. The apartment was also ready for check-in early which was very helpful!
We had limited time, so we packed a lot of sightseeing into only two days. I highly recommend a visit to Edinburgh Castle, as well as Greyfriars Cemetery. The national Museum of Scotland was a nice was to spend a rainy morning. Check out the Whisky Shop, located on Victoria Street, and take a walk over to the New Town for a nice contrast in architectural style. The Royal Mile was super touristy, but ignore all the cheesy souvenir shops and pubs, and focus on exploring the old closes and wynds. Calton Hill has great views of the city.