Very good place to stay. 15 min by bus to the downtown, and the stop is just outside the place. the buses have a schedule so its easy to make plans if you need to go to the city center. You will be close to other cool places like Arthur Seat, Portobello Beach and Leith. So you can have a more local experience in this place. There is a supermarket in a 10 min walk distance. The building is old but is ok for a week in the city. You will be able to cook in the common kitchen and also able to wash your clothes.