Could not have had a better location right on the Royal mile just below the castle. Apt faces the street yet we had no problem with noise. The spiral stairs are tight and tough to navigate with luggage. We were in the second floor which is actually the 3rd floor as there is nothing on the ground floor. There were other apts above us. The close is a bit scary looking at first but honestly, it is not. Just others travelers coming and going to their lodgings. Plugs in bedroom are few. MUST have power converters! Blow dryers and hair irons cannot be used in the bathroom and their is no mirror in the living room. Use of heaters and appliances are a bit confusing. Hide-a-bed and bedroom beds were comfortable. Washer is available. Drying rack-no dyer. Kitchen is adequately stocked but could use condiments such as sugar, salt, pepper. Coffeemaker is French press which was nice. I would rent again.