hi
Francesca is more than a great host. She given me a lovely room with a very comfortable bed. .. I didn't got any issues to reach her place: sent me all informations about the bus , made me check-easily, answered quickly to all my inquiries, made my stay comfortable ... She was available and also non-intrusive , recommanded me things to do in Edinburgh and nearby.
We had also Lunch together in front of Beach ( Her place is Not far from Portobello , like 10 Min )
Her place is 10 Min by taxi And 15-20 Min by bus To Princess Street, where stop The bus from airport. from there you Can visit the Center by foot : old and new part of the city.
The square is Very safe, I didn' t pay attention when I was returning the first day, after midnight and lost my bus stop. After I went back alone walking five stops later. there was nobody on street at this time, except a runner, who helped me about direction.