The neighborhood right out of the 1870s. beautiful Victorian buildings(including Johns place). parks, churches yet easy walks to pubs, coffee houses and groceries. was here for almost a month and got a monthly bus pass and went everywhere easily. very safe, everyone helpful, so accessible to center city and all sights. if new to Edinburgh is worth buying a tourist bus journey around city- well worth the 90min to get a good idea of how Edinburgh is layed out then u can plan your days better. John is an awesome host. He has a prepared binder with all details of using regarding use of house , local stores and emergency info. His home is so comfortable great kitchen very nice having a W/D for extended stays. I cant say enough, this BNB is PERFECTION