Joan’s apt in Leith was perfect for our first family/girls trip to Edinburgh. It was easily a 12 minute Uber to the Royal Mile, a few doors away from shops and Lidl. We didn’t bother with the bus but there are bus stops nearby. It’s also value for money as it was the height of the summer season and prices of accommodation is crazy atm.
Point to note, sleep wise Joan is clear it’s best 3-4 ppl stay only with pictures showing the bed sizes as it’s a small house so if you are on the larger side or over 6’2 you will struggle with the shower stall or bed size or if a bunk bed doesn’t work for you due to back issues etc.
Only issue was we were there during the refuse strike so rubbish was all over the city and opposite the house, nothing anyone could do.
Edinburgh city was also undertaking extensive roadworks so our first time with bags the taxi dropped us off on main road and we had to walk to house. We made sure to note this down when ordering taxis / Ubers.