We stayed for 4 nights with Jer at his home. This is a little different from most places that I have stayed. You have your own private room and washroom, but share the rest of the house with the owner. Jer soon made us feel like we were part of the family and it felt more like staying with a distant relative than a stranger. Most attractions in Edinburgh are walking distance. When getting from the train station to the house it is all downhill, which was nice with our luggage. Remember that it will be uphill if you choose to walk back to the attractions, but there are busses and taxis available if you don’t want to walk back up. There are many restaurants and stores within a block or two, if you want to stay local as well. The room was clean and the bed was comfy. I would stay here again if I returned to Edinburgh.