We stayed here for the last week of the Festival. This was our first visit to this event and we were pleasantly surprised by how convenient the flat was for everywhere we wanted to go. There is a bus stop if you turn left out of the flat and cross the road and the 35 took us into the heart of the activities. There were other buses available as well to almost anywhere we wanted to go. We took a taxi home late at night from Bisto Square and that was less than £10 each trip - and even less if we got an Uber. One day we walked into the centre which isn't far (and I walk really slowly).
There is a cafe for breakfast immediately opposite on the corner.
The flat itself was basic in terms of furnishings but was comfortable and suited our needs. All of the beds are full double beds and comfortable. One of the double rooms is quite small ( the width of a double bed) but had a large double wardrobe and a desk and was fine as we were out most of the time. The host had left us basics food and drink wise and these were very welcome and a nice touch. The directions to the flat were very clear. The bathroom is small but everything worked and there was always hot water. Again, there was storage space above the sink and toiletries were provided.
The kitchen was well equipped.
We always sleep with the window open and there was quite a bit of noise from the road but this was no different to any large city I have stayed in. The room at the back is quieter and has a great view over Arthur's Seat. There was no noise at all from any of the other flats.
There were a couple of restaurants we booked in advance and that I can recommend. The first was The Gardener's Cottage which is a 10 minute walk away. The beef dish I had here was one of the best I have ever tasted!! We also ate at Tom Kitchin's Castle Terrace restaurant which was also excellent. It was my daughter's birthday on the Saturday and so a large group of us ate at Cafe Andaluz on George Street. A tapas restaurant and family run - service was especially impressive here.
I am hoping to visit the Festival again next year and would definitely try to book this flat again.