If you want to experience being right in the center of Old Town Edinburgh, right in the middle of the Royal Mile, then this apartment is a must. My wife and I, plus our 18 year old daughter and her friend enjoyed the apartment for three nights in mid-September. The apartment is on what we in the States would consider the third floor, with one straight flight of stairs, and one spiral flight. We were met at the apartment by Katherine, an absolute charmer, who showed us through the apartment, and patiently answered all our questions. With three rooms and a living room, everyone had space to unwind. The apartment is old, but nicely modernized and decorated, and impeccably clean. Because it is old, you can expect some un-eveness to the floors, which just it adds to the quaintness of it. If you want a modern hotel, you'll miss out. It was a thrill to just walk out the door and be on High Street, and after a day of walking, be able to sit at the living room window and watch the crowds and street performers. Everything in the old town is an easy walk from the apartment. There are pubs and restaurants right outside the door, plus a Tessco grocery a short 5 minute walk away if you want to make your own food. We never once got on public transportation, walking instead to Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and Park, Arthur's Seat, and Calton Hill. The only regret is we didn't get a chance to visit Michael's Cafe to thank him for renting such a wonderful apartment. I would definitely like to stay there again.