Samir's place is nice, in an area full of great shopping, cafés and restaurants and a sainsbury's open 7am-11pm all days.
It is not as close to the city as you could think, especially because you need to go UP... in edinburgh the way is almost always up or down.

The place itself is nice, with a big bathroom and full kitchen (there's even a little patio you could enjoy if the weather is nice enough... we didn't).
The room is spacious with lots of storage space, but the bed is small (for two tall people it can become difficult) and the sheets are not that clean.

Important is to note that this is actually Samir's place, and he "moves out" when the apartment is occupied... Not the same as an apartment exclusively used for rentals/short term. He may even step by.

Don't think that's a bargain for what you get, but it could be an option if I ever come back.