PERFECT location for exploring Edinburgh. The stairs to the flat are no joke, so take that into consideration. We knew to expect street noise - don't think you won't hear it just because you're on the top floor. The noise from the restaurants and shops below echoes and you get the noise full force, especially in the summer when you have to have the windows open. Not a deterrent as long as that's what you're expecting. Joanna was extremely responsive when we inquired about fans to help with the extreme heat and had fans at our doorstep before we returned to the flat for the day. Everything we needed for a pleasant stay.