We LOVED staying at Paul's Edinburgh apartment! The location absolutely could not have been better- right next to Edinburgh Castle on the Royal Mile! We were amazed and awed by the gorgeous views from the front windows. We had the unique experience of watching the performers for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo arrive for the Fringe Festival. Very cool to see horses and military units marching down the street! The apartment is beautiful with the stone walls and unique features.

The apartment was very clean and the listing photos were accurate. Actually, the apartment was much bigger than we anticipated! There were three of us staying in the apartment and we had plenty of space. The front room (living, kitchen, dining) has a fold-out couch that was comfortable. The bedroom was at the back of the apartment, facing the court, and was very quiet and comfortable. The shower/sink and toilet were in separate areas of the apartment, which didn't bother us at all, but it should be noted that the toilet room is very small. One of our group was over 6 feet tall and it became kind of a joke, how he was going to fit in the room. But it was totally manageable and very functional. The apartment is close to dozens of restaurants and Paul was kind of enough to recommend some of his favorites. There's also a convenience store mere steps from the apartment and a larger grocery store within a 5 minute walk.

The only thing I would note as a cause for concern would be the stone spiral staircase up to the apartment. The apartment is on the top floor of the building (which contributes to the quiet and wonderful views!) and the stairs are very steep and uneven. While this wasn't an issue for us, it could be a concern for older guests or those with mobility problems. We had a fun time, talking ourselves up the stairs after a long day of touring the city!

Overall, our stay was wonderful. We could not have chosen a better apartment for our stay in Edinburgh. We can't wait to visit again!