Great location just off the Royal Mile. Yes, it may be a bit noisy even with the shutters closed at night, but that is part of the charm of the location. There are also quite a number of steps in a circular stone staircase to access the apartment. They are not difficult, but something to be aware of. We enjoyed the apartment and Cat was a very gracious host. She was especially good at responding to my messages when we arrived and couldn't figure out the door code and at reassuring me during the impending rail strike that happened to coincide with our visit. Edinburgh is a very walkable city and it's easy to reach everything from this apartment.