The property is very well located in the heart of the University community below the Royal Mile. While we had a car for the rest of our visit to the UK, we did not need it for Edinburgh and could walk everywhere we needed to - it is a very compact city. There's the usual number of drunk students on the street late after dark, but we saw no violence or other nastiness, so treat it as part of the atmosphere. There's a Tesco at the end of the road and several cashpoints within a short walk. It is a simple walk to visit the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood House and Holyrood Park with Arthur's Seat. All in all, a perfect location.