If you are planning on exploring Edinburgh mostly be foot, this is the perfect location. If you'd love to see a castle outside your window, reserve this one! Despite the full kitchen, we had our choice of eateries all along Grassmarket, Victoria St, and the Royal Mile, and ate out all the time. The climb up four flights of stairs is daunting, but we did not mind the exercise. We'll remember this place fondly as one of the highlights of our Scotland stay. Thanks, Maureen, for your quick response to our inquiries and great instructions for accessing the flat.