The noise at night was exactly as advertised and no problem for us. The location is fantastic - right in the middle of everything with many major Edinburgh attractions in easy walking distance (including the main train station). The price was good too. That being said, they need to make some improvements. The bed was either very old or very cheap - we could feel the springs in the mattress. The sink was partly broken. With a little investment this would be a top notch place to stay.