The view from the front windows is indeed the one shown in the picture. Spectacular! This apartment was in the perfect location for our trip: close to the Royal Mile, shopping, and restaurants, but a little bit quieter and less crowded. Climbing up the staircase was a bit rough at the end of a long day, though, not gonna lie. However, it was nice to be on the top floor with no one above us. There was some late-night noise from the pubs below but nothing too crazy. All of the amenities were as described in the posting. Having a clothes washer was a great plus! Highly recommend staying here if you're planning a trip to Edinburgh.