Amazing location that's close to a lot of action, but historic and quiet! Just a few blocks off all the shopping from George Street to Princess as well as Stockbridge (cheese shops!) and the Water of Leith trail (don't miss it). It didn't take us more than 20 minutes to walk to Edinburgh Castle and a few minutes more to reach Old Town/Haymarket. And...one of the best breakfast places in town - Leo's Beanery - is just at the end of the block! A great base for a visit to Edinburgh.