The house is located a little away from the city centre - about 20-25 mins walk away and hence may not be ideal for people who want to spend most of their time around the castle or the royal mile. However, it's located in a more quieter scenic area of the city away from the swarm of tourists and that's what appealed to us. Its a short walk away to the Water of Leith & Dean's Village - which is a lovely area to stroll in.
The approach to the house is not very nice - since the apt is located in the basement, and overall the house looks a little run down. However, the host added a nice touch by providing Neal's yard bath products - which is something I loved.